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UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Georgia
Georgian World Heritage Sites · UNESCO sites in Georgia map · historical landmarks in Georgia
Georgia has 4 sites on the UNESCO World Heritage List — 3 cultural and 1 natural inscriptions, inscribed between 1994 and 2021. This map of UNESCO sites in Georgia covers every listing, with a short description, the inscription year and the nearest airports — the fastest way to see the country's most important historical sites and landmarks in one place.
Georgian World Heritage Sites range from Colchic Rainforests and Wetlands onwards; Gelati Monastery was the country's first inscription, added in 1994; Colchic Rainforests and Wetlands is the most recent, listed in 2021.
Start with Colchic Rainforests and Wetlands, Gelati Monastery and Historical Monuments of Mtskheta, then use the map above to plan a route between the rest.
- Sites
- 4
- Cultural
- 3
- Natural
- 1
- First inscribed
- 1994
Sites on the map
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Airports closest to the most sites in this country.
- BUSBatumi1 site
- KUTKopitnari1 site
- TBSTbilisi1 site
- NALNalchik1 site
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All 4 sites in Georgia
List of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Georgia
Every inscription with its year and category. Open a site for its story, map location and nearest airports.
| Site | Year | Type | What it is |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colchic Rainforests and WetlandsThe property comprises seven component parts, within an 80km long corridor along the warm-temperate and extremely humid… | 2021 | Natural | The property comprises seven component parts, within an 80km long corridor along the warm-temperate and extremely humid eastern coast of the Black… |
| Gelati MonasteryFounded in 1106 in the west of Georgia, the Monastery of Gelati is a masterpiece of the Golden Age of medieval Georgia… | 1994 | Cultural | Founded in 1106 in the west of Georgia, the Monastery of Gelati is a masterpiece of the Golden Age of medieval Georgia, a period of political… |
| Historical Monuments of MtskhetaThe historic churches of Mtskheta, former capital of Georgia, are outstanding examples of medieval religious… | 1994 | Cultural | The historic churches of Mtskheta, former capital of Georgia, are outstanding examples of medieval religious architecture in the Caucasus. |
| Upper SvanetiPreserved by its long isolation, the Upper Svaneti region of the Caucasus is an exceptional example of mountain scenery… | 1996 | Cultural | Preserved by its long isolation, the Upper Svaneti region of the Caucasus is an exceptional example of mountain scenery with medieval-type villages… |
Frequently asked questions about World Heritage in Georgia
- How many UNESCO World Heritage Sites are there in Georgia?
- Georgia has 4 UNESCO World Heritage Sites: 3 cultural and 1 natural.
- What was the first World Heritage Site in Georgia?
- Gelati Monastery was inscribed in 1994. Founded in 1106 in the west of Georgia, the Monastery of Gelati is a masterpiece of the Golden Age of medieval Georgia, a period of political strength and econo.
- What is the newest World Heritage Site in Georgia?
- Colchic Rainforests and Wetlands, inscribed in 2021. The property comprises seven component parts, within an 80km long corridor along the warm-temperate and extremely humid eastern coast of the Black Sea. They pro.
- Which sites in Georgia are natural World Heritage Sites?
- 1 of the 4 listings is natural: Colchic Rainforests and Wetlands.
- Which UNESCO sites in Georgia are easiest to reach?
- Each site page lists the closest airports with distance, so you can pick the gateway city first and work outwards. The "Flying in" panel on this page shows the main gateways for Georgia.
- What are the main historical sites and landmarks in Georgia?
- The 4 UNESCO-listed sites above are Georgia's internationally recognised historical sites and landmarks, starting with Gelati Monastery (1994). Each entry links to a full page with a map, photos and travel notes.
- Is there a map of Georgian World Heritage Sites?
- Yes — the map on this page plots all 4 Georgian UNESCO World Heritage Sites; click any marker to open that site's page.