GEORGIA - Viticulture in Georgia

Thanks to Katy for the card.

GEORGIA - Chailuri Fortress

Chailuri or Niakhura fortress (Late Middle Ages). Thanks to Katy for this great fortress postcard.

"A big fortress in the south of the village Chailuri, on the crossroad of Kakheti main road, on the left embankment of the river Chailuri. The people call the fortress the Niakhura fortress. Once it has been a military security fortress and was build in the Middle Ages, presumably in XVI century. It was closing the entrance to Iori gorge and together with Manavi fortress it created the barrier for the enemies leading to Tbilisi. The fortress is also important as it is the area where the last war in the history of Independent Georgia took place in 1811."

GEORGIA - Gergeti Church of the Trinity (14th c.)

The second swap is from Katy of Georgia.  A border region of Georgia - Kazbegi. It's only 46km from Vladikarkaz(Russia).  Here is Gergeti Trinity Church located under Month Mazbegi on the 2170m. a.l.s.  The church was built in 14th century on the place of hte cross.  Here was rested Before St. Nino Cross - the holy relics of Georgian Christians.  Kazbegi is very popular place for tourism due to its wonderful nature, historical sights and variety of entertainment.  Here is also popular for paragliding! 

Thanks Katy for the great information on the card!

GEORGIA - Svaneti

This card shows the upper Svanet, famour with its towers.  To the left you can see Skhera Summit and to the right Tetrnuldi Summit.  Thank you Khatuna for helping me with my collection.

"Svaneti or Svanetia (Suania in ancient sources) (Georgian: სვანეთი Svaneti) is a historic province in Georgia, in the northwestern part of the country. It is inhabited by the Svans, an ethnic subgroup of the Georgians."