Samtskhe-Javakheti

Built around the upper Mtkvari River valley and the Javakheti Plateau, Samtskhe-Javakheti developed into a distinctive southern Georgian region of uplands, volcanic terrain and historic towns. Akhaltsikhe, the regional centre, is home to Rabati Castle, a fortified complex reflecting Georgian, Ottoman and other periods of rule. South of the city, Vardzia is a vast rock-cut monastic complex created in the 12th century above the Mtkvari. Borjomi’s mineral-water heritage and Lake Paravani add contrasting settings to the region’s mountain roads and settlements. Move on to other webcams in the region to compare valleys, plateau country and urban scenes around Samtskhe-Javakheti.

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