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Gori (Georgia) – the most detailed information about the city with photos. The main attractions of Gori with a description, guides and cards.

Gori city (Georgia)

Gori is a city in eastern Georgia, the capital of the Shida Kartli region. Located at the confluence of the Kura and Bolshaya Liakhvi rivers. Gori – one from the oldest settlements of Georgia, which is mentioned from the 7th century. Known as the hometown of Joseph Stalin, as well as the ancient Uplistsikhe, an abandoned cave town located 10 km from him

1. Geography and climate
2. Practical information
3. Story
4. How to get there
5. Shopping and shopping
6. Food and drink
7. sights
8. Video
9. Maps and guides
10. Comments and reviews

Geography and climate

Gori is located in Eastern Georgia, 80 km from Tbilisi Kartli valley. From the southern and western sides of the city is surrounded by mountains. The climate is temperate with warm (often hot) summers and cool in the winter.

Panorama Goree

Practical information

1. The population is 48.3 thousand people.
2. The area is 16.85 square kilometers.
3. The language is Georgian.
4. The currency is Georgian lari.
5. Time – UTC +4.
6. Visa – not needed for up to 360 days.

Story

Despite the fact that Gori is one of the oldest settlements in Georgia, he received city status only in 1801. The first mention of Gori belong to the 7th century. Although it is believed that the city was founded David IV the Builder in the 12th century.

At the end of the 13th century, the Alans briefly captured Gori. In the 16th century the city Iranians first captured, and then the Turks. Since 1735 for several years Gori was ruled by the Persians.

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How to get there

The nearest airport is located in Tbilisi. From the capital of Georgia to Gori can be reached by shuttle bus, which depart from the station Didube Also many trains from Tbilisi come to Gori.

Shopping and shopping

In Gori, you can find many shops selling Georgian goods, which is also cheaper than in Tbilisi.

Food and drink

Popular traditional Georgian dishes: khachapuri, khinkali, mtsvadi (shashlik), phali, chakapuli, churchkhela, chasushuli.

sights

Gorisiche

Gorische is an ancient fortress dominating Gori. Situated on a high hill. It is believed that it was founded in the 1st century before AD by the Romans. The existing structure dates back to the 13th century and period of the Mongol invasion.

Uplistsikhe

Uplistsikhe – an ancient cave town near Gori (10 km), founded about 3000 years ago. Now he is abandoned. Uplistsikhe It is located on the left bank of the Kura and is one of the oldest settlements in the Caucasus. Included in the World Heritage List UNESCO. When visiting it, be sure to pay attention to greek amphitheater and a 9th century church built on ruins ancient pagan temple of the Caucasian sun god.

Jvari in Gori

Jvari – a picturesque church of the 12th century on a rocky ledge, destroyed during the 1920 earthquake. Restored to 1980s.

Church of sv. Virgin Mary’s

Church of sv. Virgin Mary was built in the early 19th century. Strong damaged during the 1920 earthquake.

What else to see in the vicinity of Gori:

• Ateni – the gorge in which is located the ancient church of the 6th century and fortress of the 9th century.
• Gardateni is a small village where you can find several interesting historical monuments (church, fortress).
• Urbnisi – the village in which the 5th century cathedral is located.

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Maps and guides

Map of the historical center

Gori on the map of Georgia