Gveleti

The first mention of Gveleti dates back to the 15th century.  This village was founded by the Ingush clan Gelatkhoy, from whose name its name likely originated.  In 1861, Gveleti...

The church in Pasanauri

The church in Pasanauri is a lost Orthodox temple of Georgia, built at the end of the 19th century. The building was constructed in the eclectic style (a mix of...

Kazbegi

The Kazbegi have been a very influential clan in the northeastern highlands of Georgia since ancient times. With a semi-mythical origin, this clan gained prominence during the reign of King...

Kasara Gorge

The Kasara Gorge is located in the valley of the Ardon River, on the northern slope of the Greater Caucasus Range, and its depth reaches up to 1,000 meters.  The...

Sioni

Sioni is a Georgian village situated at an elevation of 1,860 meters in the Kazbegi Municipality near the town of Stepantsminda, on the right bank of the Tergi River (a...

Tumanly-Kel Lake

Tumanly-Kel Lake is located in the Gonachkhir Gorge in the northwestern part of the Caucasus range. It is believed that Tumanly-Kel is a remnant of a vast ancient lake that...