Embark on a Bolnisi Tour and discover the fascinating fusion of Georgian and German cultures in Kvemo Kartli. Explore the rich history, monuments, and churches that showcase the assimilation of these two cultures.
Embark on a Bolnisi Tour and discover the fascinating fusion of Georgian and German cultures in Kvemo Kartli. Explore the rich history, monuments, and churches that showcase the assimilation of these two cultures.
- Bolnisi Sioni Cathedral - Bolnisi Zion (Sioni) is the oldest temple of the V century, which is located in the village of Bolnisi and is an important monument of Georgian architecture, since it was Bolnisi Zion that preserved for us the oldest inscription on the alphabet “asomtavruli“ and the Bolnisi Cross.
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Bolnisi Sioni Cathedral - Bolnisi Zion (Sioni) is the oldest temple of the V century, which is located in the village of Bolnisi and is an important monument of Georgian architecture, since it was Bolnisi Zion that preserved for us the oldest inscription on the alphabet “asomtavruli“ and the Bolnisi Cross.
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St. Peter & Paul Roman Catholic Church - The Peter and Paul Church, which became for Bolnisi the most important event of the immediate past, as another religious center was added to already existing churches and temples. Rising to the skies, a magnificent temple like a pearl adorns Mount Elias, where Kvemo Kartli is entirely visible like on the palm of the hand, filling visitors with indelible impressions.
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Bolnisi Museum - The Bolnisi Museum of Local History is a place where the past of this city is carefully represented. The museum stores all literary, creative or working materials, with which the Germans created a unique culture in the place of Bolnisi and left as an example to the Georgian people.
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Bolnisi - Bolnisi is a city that for a century has been a place of residence for Germans in the neighborhood with Georgians. Escaped from adversity, the Germans settled on the flavoured territory of Bolnisi, founded the commune Katharinenfeld, where everything was created with great work and love, as evidenced by the almost extant homes, huge wine cellars and water mills.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Bottled water
- On-board WiFi
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- All fees and/or taxes
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Bottled water
- On-board WiFi
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- All fees and/or taxes
- Food
- Food
Kvemo Kartli, also known as ‘the lower one’, holds a historical significance in Georgia. It’s a region that sheds light on the European roots of the Georgian people through its various artifacts. A century ago, two distinct cultures, Georgian and German, fused together and this amalgamation is still evident today. Every monument, church, monastery, and…
Kvemo Kartli, also known as ‘the lower one’, holds a historical significance in Georgia. It’s a region that sheds light on the European roots of the Georgian people through its various artifacts. A century ago, two distinct cultures, Georgian and German, fused together and this amalgamation is still evident today. Every monument, church, monastery, and carving in this region is a testament to the rich Georgian culture.
For anyone looking to immerse themselves in a new culture, a trip into the past, and to experience the blending of cultures, Kvemo Kartli offers this unique experience. Specifically, in Bolnisi, one can feel the Germans’ care for each stone as they built their culture in this foreign land— an atmosphere that is still palpable today.
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