Kareli Municipality district, Shida Kartli, Georgia

Places to visit near Agara

Agara is a town in Kareli Municipality district, Shida Kartli, Georgia, home to about 5,811 people. Within 50 km by road there are 112 places to visit — 44 forts & heritage, 17 churches, 22 hill stations & viewpoints and 11 museums. The must-see places are Samtsevrisi Fortress (3 km), Church of Tsromi (11 km) and Ruisi Cathedral (14 km).

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Agara at a glance

Location
Kareli Municipality district, Shida Kartli, Georgia
Population
about 5,811
Coordinates
42.0376° N, 43.8238° E
Places within 50 km
112 (17 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Agara

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Agara: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Forts & heritage near Agara

59 forts & heritage within 100 km of Agara. The closest is Samtsevrisi Fortress (3 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Agara

31 churches within 100 km of Agara. The closest is Khareba - Church of Our Lady of Kareli (7 km); the best-known is Church of Tsromi (11 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Agara

27 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Agara. The closest is Mt Banis-Mta (18 km); the best-known is Ateni Valley (33 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Ateni Valley · viewpoint · Tsalka Municipality · ~33 km · Must-see
  • Surami Pass · viewpoint · Kharagauli Municipality · ~33 km · Must-see
  • Rikoti Pass · viewpoint · Kharagauli Municipality · ~34 km · Must-see
  • Mt Banis-Mta · viewpoint · Kareli Municipality · ~18 km
  • Mt. Batetis-Mta · viewpoint · Kareli Municipality · ~20 km
  • Mt. Satskhenisi · viewpoint · Kareli Municipality · ~20 km

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Museums near Agara

12 museums within 100 km of Agara. The closest is Iacob Gogebashvii Museum (22 km); the best-known is Gori Fine Arts Center (29 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Agara

8 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Agara. The closest is Пруд на Гагуре (16 km); the best-known is Bateti Lake (20 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Waterfalls near Agara

5 waterfalls within 100 km of Agara. The closest is პატარა ჩანჩქერი "წითელი ქვები" (18 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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A one-day trip from Agara

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 73 km on the road.

  1. Start in Agara
  2. 17 km Nabakhtevi Virgin Mary Church · church, Khashuri Municipality
  3. 13 km Khtsisi Joan the Baptist · church, Khashuri Municipality
  4. 6 km Church of Tsromi · church, Khashuri Municipality
  5. 11 km Samtsevrisi Fortress · heritage site, Kareli Municipality
  6. 12 km Ruisi Cathedral · church, Kareli Municipality
  7. 14 km Back to Agara

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How to reach Agara

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    Places near Agara by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage4459Samtsevrisi Fortress (3 km)
    Churches1731Khareba - Church of Our Lady of Kareli (7 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2227Mt Banis-Mta (18 km)
    Museums1112Iacob Gogebashvii Museum (22 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs58Пруд на Гагуре (16 km)
    Waterfalls35პატარა ჩანჩქერი "წითელი ქვები" (18 km)
    Buddhist sites44Kintsvisi Monastery (11 km)
    Other attractions22Kimaantkari (17 km)
    Parks22Park of Culture and Recreation "Akhalbagi" (30 km)
    Beaches & coast11Побережье (30 km)
    Treks11Gorinamkali Trail (30 km)

    Agara: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Agara?

    Samtsevrisi Fortress (heritage site, about 3 km), Church of Tsromi (church, about 11 km), Ruisi Cathedral (church, about 14 km), Nabakhtevi Virgin Mary Church (church, about 17 km), Khtsisi Joan the Baptist (church, about 17 km), Bateti Lake (lake, about 20 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Agara?

    112 places on Spotwander: 44 forts & heritage, 17 churches, 22 hill stations & viewpoints, 11 museums, 5 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest fort to Agara?

    Samtsevrisi Fortress, about 3 km by road; Dedoplis Mindori (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Agara?

    Khareba - Church of Our Lady of Kareli, about 7 km by road; Church of Tsromi (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Agara?

    Mt Banis-Mta, about 18 km by road; Mt. Batetis-Mta (20 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Agara?

    Start in Agara, visit Nabakhtevi Virgin Mary Church, then Khtsisi Joan the Baptist, then Church of Tsromi, then Samtsevrisi Fortress, then Ruisi Cathedral, and drive back — about 73 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Agara?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Agara

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Agara’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Agara on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.