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March 24 2013
Lonely Planet travel expert's advice on unmissable attractions in
Tbilisi, Georgia
24th Mar 2013 12:04pm | By laura lindsay
Lonely Planet's Laura Lindsay answers your travel questions
I'm visiting Tbilisi (Georgia) for two weeks and want to travel down
to Yerevan (Armenia) visiting some rural areas in both countries. I
fly out of Tbilisi so have to get back there on the last day. Can you
advise on which places are unmissable? Kay Buck, via email
That sounds like an interesting trip, but do be aware there are parts
of both Georgia and Armenia that are not currently safe to travel to,
namely the areas bordering or within the separatist regions of South
Ossetia or Abkhazia in Georgia and the areas close to the border of
Armenia and Azerbaijan.
Therefore, a route which travels south from Tbilisi in Georgia,
towards Yerevan in Armenia, taking in the World Heritage monasteries
of Haghpat and Sanahin and going on to the Garni Temple in Armenia,
would be a good option.
The Garni is a restored Hellenic temple, which looks like a mini
version of the Parthenon. The monastery at Geghard, which is an
ancient, slightly spooky half-cathedral and half-cave, is definitely
an unmissable spot. Also, close to Yerevan is another ancient site
worth including in your trip, the ruins of Zvartnots Cathedral. It was
reputedly one of the most beautiful churches in the world and a number
of impressive columns remain.
Next, continue further onto the Yeghegis Valley, which is an
impressive landscape of towering peaks dotted with churches. If you
have time and the weather is favourable, head north to Sevan, which is
a bustling little lakeside town with a popular beach.
Lonely Planet's Laura Lindsay will give you the benefit of her
infinite wisdom if you email a question to
[email protected]. If your question is answered, you'll win a
Lonely Planet guide of your choice.
http://www.tntmagazine.com/travel/travel-advice/lonely-planet-travel-experts-advice-on-unmissable-attractions-in-tbilisi-georgia
March 24 2013
Lonely Planet travel expert's advice on unmissable attractions in
Tbilisi, Georgia
24th Mar 2013 12:04pm | By laura lindsay
Lonely Planet's Laura Lindsay answers your travel questions
I'm visiting Tbilisi (Georgia) for two weeks and want to travel down
to Yerevan (Armenia) visiting some rural areas in both countries. I
fly out of Tbilisi so have to get back there on the last day. Can you
advise on which places are unmissable? Kay Buck, via email
That sounds like an interesting trip, but do be aware there are parts
of both Georgia and Armenia that are not currently safe to travel to,
namely the areas bordering or within the separatist regions of South
Ossetia or Abkhazia in Georgia and the areas close to the border of
Armenia and Azerbaijan.
Therefore, a route which travels south from Tbilisi in Georgia,
towards Yerevan in Armenia, taking in the World Heritage monasteries
of Haghpat and Sanahin and going on to the Garni Temple in Armenia,
would be a good option.
The Garni is a restored Hellenic temple, which looks like a mini
version of the Parthenon. The monastery at Geghard, which is an
ancient, slightly spooky half-cathedral and half-cave, is definitely
an unmissable spot. Also, close to Yerevan is another ancient site
worth including in your trip, the ruins of Zvartnots Cathedral. It was
reputedly one of the most beautiful churches in the world and a number
of impressive columns remain.
Next, continue further onto the Yeghegis Valley, which is an
impressive landscape of towering peaks dotted with churches. If you
have time and the weather is favourable, head north to Sevan, which is
a bustling little lakeside town with a popular beach.
Lonely Planet's Laura Lindsay will give you the benefit of her
infinite wisdom if you email a question to
[email protected]. If your question is answered, you'll win a
Lonely Planet guide of your choice.
http://www.tntmagazine.com/travel/travel-advice/lonely-planet-travel-experts-advice-on-unmissable-attractions-in-tbilisi-georgia