Borjomi became famous as a spa town after the discovery of its mineral springs in 1829 during Russian Empire rule. The park surrounding the springs was officially established in the mid-19th century, with the resort developing throughout the late 1800s and early 1900s
Borjomi Park
Founded as a mountain resort in the late 19th century, Bakuriani became popular after the construction of the Georgian Military Road railway line reached the town in 1897
Bakuriani
Developed as a scientific and health resort in the late 19th century, with the observatory founded in 1932. The town became notable for its sanatoriums and astronomical observatory
Abastumani
Established recently in 2011 to protect the unique steppe ecosystems and wetlands of the Javakheti Plateau
Javakheti National Park
The largest lake in Georgia, formed naturally as a volcanic dam lake thousands of years ago. Its geological origin dates back to the Quaternary period, roughly 2.6 million years ago to present
Lake Paravani
A volcanic lake located near Lake Paravani, its origin is also linked to volcanic activity in the region during the Quaternary period
