BORJOMI

Borjomi is a town and resort in Georgia, which is distinguished by its unique air, balneological, mud treatment, climatotherapy, mineral waters and healing properties. Remains of the 1st century bath were also discovered. Borjomi Park has mineral water deposits with free access for visitors..

The Green Monastery of St. George is the 9th century basilica type monastery in Borjomi municipality of Samtskhe-Javakheti region.

Remains of bloody stones from the 16th century torture of monks have been preserved in the river.

The historical fortress of Rabat is located 1000 m above sea level in the municipality of Akhaltsikhe and had the status of an important trade and cultural center.

In 2011-2012, as a result of the reconstruction, the fortress-complex wall, the mosque named after Pasha Jackeli and the Orthodox temple of the 9th-10th centuries were renewed.

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Vardzia, a rock-hewn city, an important political, cultural, religious center and historical monument dating back to the 12th-13th centuries, is located in Aspindze Municipality, Javakheti, at 1300-1462 meters above sea level. Illustrated manuscripts dating back to the 12th century

In the Persian historical literature of the Middle Ages, Vardzia is mentioned, surprisingly.

The town-resort Borjomi is located in the Samtskhe-Javakheti region, in the southeastern part of Georgia, in the Mtkvari river valley, at 810-850 meters above sea level. Borjomi is surrounded by mountains covered with coniferous and broad-leaved forests. The climate is moderate both in summer and winter, so the resort is considered to be open all year round.

Borjomi is known for its healing mineral water, which is used as drinking water for gastrointestinal, biliary tract, metabolism, kidney and bath - cardiovascular, nervous system and respiratory diseases. As a result of archaeological excavations here, stone baths were found, which indicates that the healing properties of mineral water were known and used in ancient times.

There are more than 200 historical monuments in Borjomi valley: castle, church, monastery. Among the historical monuments, a special place is occupied by the palace of the Russian royal family, the Romanovs, which was built at the end of the 18th century.

One of the sights of Borjomi is the city park. There are various attractions, restaurants, cafes and a cable car that allows you to climb the mountains and enjoy the panoramic view. Also in the park you can drink healing water directly from the spring and taste the famous Georgian cone jam.