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.
2. VardziaAspindza Vardzia is a cave monastery site in southern Georgia, excavated from the slopes of the Erusheti Mountain on the left bank of the Kura River, thirty kilometres from Aspindza. The main period of construction was the second half of the twelfth century. The caves stretch along the cliff for some five hundred meters and in up to nineteen tiers. The Church of the Dormition, dating to the 1180s during the golden age of Tamar and Rustaveli, has an important series of wall paintings. The site was largely abandoned after the Ottoman takeover in the sixteenth century. Now part of a state heritage reserve, the extended area of Vardzia-Khertvisi has been submitted for future inscription on the UNESCO World Heritage List. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
3. Gergeti Trinity ChurchStepantsminda Gergeti Trinity Church is a popular name for Holy Trinity Church near the village of Gergeti in Georgia. The church is situated on the right bank of the river Chkheri , at an elevation of 2170 meters , under Mount Kazbegi. The Gergeti Trinity Church was built in the 14th century, and is the only cross-cupola church in Khevi province. The separate belltower dates from the same period as the church itself. Its isolated location on top of a steep mountain surrounded by the vastness of nature has made it a symbol for Georgia. The 18th century Georgian author Vakhushti Batonishvili wrote that in times of danger, precious relics from Mtskheta, including Saint Nino's Cross were brought here for safekeeping. During the Soviet era, all religious services were prohibited, but the church remained a p... From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
4. Old Town (Altstadt) TbilisiTbilisi In a city or town, the old town is its historic or original core. Although the city is usually larger in its present form, many cities have redesignated this part of the city to commemorate its origins after thorough renovations. There are many places throughout the world referred to as the old town . This is a list of some famous old towns: From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
5. The Bridge of PeaceTbilisi The Bridge of Peace is a bow-shaped pedestrian bridge, a steel and glass construction illuminated with numerous LEDs, over the Kura River in downtown Tbilisi, capital of Georgia. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
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.