ancient ruins
Uplistsikhe Cave City
A 3,000-year-old rock-hewn town that once held 20,000 inhabitants, one of the oldest urban settlements in the Caucasus carved from volcanic rock.
8 km · about 15 min drive
Shida Kartli, Georgia · Asia
Gori is worth a stop: 20 minutes from Kareli, 50km from Georgian Military Highway.
Gori is a town located in Shida Kartli, Georgia. With a population of 41,933, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Gori sits in Georgia, where you drive on the right. It's in the Asia/Tbilisi time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Gori to your route.
The Transcaucasian Teachers Seminary (Russian: Закавказская учительская семинария) in Gori (present-day Georgia) was a 4-year specialized secondary school in the Russian Empire in 1876–1917 aimed at professional training of primary school teachers. Historic building is currently used by Gori Public School N9.
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Gori is located in Shida Kartli, Georgia, Asia. The coordinates are 41.9853 latitude, 44.1129 longitude.
Gori has a population of approximately 41,933 people, making it a town in Georgia.
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4 notable places within an hour's drive.
ancient ruins
A 3,000-year-old rock-hewn town that once held 20,000 inhabitants, one of the oldest urban settlements in the Caucasus carved from volcanic rock.
8 km · about 15 min drive
famous road
A spectacular mountain road crossing the Greater Caucasus between Tbilisi and Vladikavkaz through dramatic gorges and passes.
50 km · about 60 min drive
landmark
Georgia's ancient capital and spiritual heart with the UNESCO-listed Jvari Monastery and Svetitskhoveli Cathedral, where Christianity was adopted in 337 CE.
53 km · about 60 min drive
landmark
A 6th-century Georgian Orthodox monastery perched on a hilltop overlooking the confluence of two rivers near the ancient capital.
54 km · about 60 min drive
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