Travel Guide Akhalgori

Akhalgori (2 000 inhabitants) is not a major tourist site, but the small town can be the subject of a very interesting excursion and is easy to carry out, along the depths of the Great Caucasus. Do if you have time and if you like to explore deep regions. The small town perched at the top of the Institution valley is steeped in history. In a gorge that rises in the Great Caucasus, it is already part of the mountain world. Little tourist, away from the circuits due to its link with the South Ossetian question, it can be the subject of an interesting excursion to discover the mountains. It is a historic city with the «authentic» atmosphere, while being easily accessible from Tbilisi. First, its site is picturesque, in a valley background, on both sides of the mountain. The chaotic (but safe) road that leads to it is impressive. Walking on its streets gives a strong feeling of deep Caucasus. Moreover, it contains several well preserved remains of Georgian medieval architecture, a strong place that it was des (princes) of the Institution, the most powerful feudal strongholds in the Eastern Caucasus (with the Eristavis de). The Eristavis du were an important force in the entire history of Georgia until the th century; they have completely shaped Akhalgori. In Soviet times, it was renamed Léningori. Today Akhalgori contains the factories of the Lomisi beer, which make the entire city live.