Kvemo Kartli is a historic province and current administrative region in southeastern Georgia. The city of Rustavi is a regional capital. Continue reading... From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
Religious Site Attractions In Kvemo Kartli Region
1. David Gareja MonasteryUdabno David Gareja is a rock-hewn Georgian Orthodox monastery complex located in the Kakheti region of Eastern Georgia, on the half-desert slopes of Mount Gareja, some 60–70 km southeast of Georgia's capital Tbilisi. The complex includes hundreds of cells, churches, chapels, refectories and living quarters hollowed out of the rock face. Part of the complex is located in the Agstafa rayon of Azerbaijan and has become subject to a border dispute between Georgia and Azerbaijan. The area is also home to protected animal species and evidence of some of the oldest human habitations in the region. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
2. Nekresi Monastery ComplexKvareli Nekresi is a historic town in Kakheti, Georgia, in modern-day Kvareli Municipality, near the village of Shilda. The town was established by king Pharnajom . In the 4th century AD, king Thrdat built a church in this place. This church became a refuge to one of the Assyrian fathers, Abibus, in the late 6th century. Around this time Diocese of Nekresi was established, which existed until the 19th century. The church was recently restored, stone masonry repaired, roof rebuilt, windows put in place. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
Kvemo Kartli Region Videos
Summer in Georgia
The film is shot in July 2015 in Georgia, mostly in Bolnisi and Borjomi regions.
Ushguli, Georgia: Highest Village in Europe
After a very long and difficult journey we finally arrived in Ushguli, in the region of Svaneti. This is the highest point in all of Europe that is inhabited year-round, and very near the area where Jason went in search of a golden fleece.