Where.ge spoke to Oliver Regner, Managing Director of the German Business Association (DWV), to find out his top recommendations for what to see during your stay in Georgia. Check his ideas out below.
Explore the remarkable variety of museums in Tbilisi
Source: Georgian National Museum
Tbilisi is a cultural hub! And it is not only the opulent Tbilisi State Opera and Ballet Theater or the huge Tsminda-Sameba Cathedral, but also a great number of museums providing insight into the thousands of years old Georgian traditions. Whilst the Georgian National Museum and the National Gallery are mentioned almost everywhere, smaller gems deserve attention, too, like the State Silk Museum adjoining Dinamo Stadium, or the Art Museum of Mose Toidze in Mitropan Laghidze Street, not much more than a living room but telling so much about the richness of Georgian family collections.
Follow the trail of the German settlers
200 years ago the first German settlers arrived in Georgia to contribute to the rural development of the country. One example is Bolnisi (Katharinenfeld) with a wide range of old buildings and my favorite: Hotel-Restaurant Deutsche Mühle with fine Georgian (and some German) dishes, as well as splendid views. Besides the life of settlers, German businesspeople and artists travelling to the country since the 19th century have contributed to the development of the local economy.
Relax in Georgia´s Adjara region
Source: GeorgiaUniqueTravel
Georgia´s Autonomous Republic of Adjara has it all: Black Sea coast, lush forests and high mountains. In its capital city of Batumi, you can relax and watch the sea and snow covered mountains whilst surrounded by historical buildings and modern architecture. Be sure to taste the Adjaran khachapuri, a delicacy of the local culture and cuisine.
Walk on the Georgian heights
Source: Ushguli Svaneti Georgia
More than 2000 meters above sea level and facing Georgia´s highest summit, the 5200-meter Shkara and Ushguli villages in the country´s Svaneti region provide spectacular views and though characterized by the typical defensive tower houses, offer a peaceful environment of almost timeless beauty. Don’t forget to try the signature dish of Svaneti – Khinkali. The meat filling dumplings leave a juicy taste with a pint of blended spices.
Enjoying dawn at Mount Kazbek
Another stunning view of Georgia´s outstanding mountainous landscape is Mount Kazbek, best enjoyed from the terrace of the Rooms Hotel Kazbegi. Here one can try to get a notion of the strong religious influences in Georgia since the mountain is elevated behind the Gergeti Trinity Church, one of the country´s most popular landmarks. And being a partner of German-based “Design Hotels,” the Rooms Hotel promises authentic Georgian styles and catering.