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Bolnisi

Bolnisi is a town in Bolnisi Municipality district, Lower Kartli, Georgia of about 13,800 people. Within 50 km by road there are 145 places to visit: 50 churches, 36 forts & heritage and 8 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Bolnisi Sioni, Sioni of Samshvilde and Tsughrughasheni.

41.4479° N, 44.5384° EPop. 13,800

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Within 30 km57 places
Within 50 km145
Must-see167
Notable49
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Bolnisi

5 stops, one loop, back by 12:06 pm

64 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Bolnisi
  2. Bolnisi Sionichurch · 30 min
  3. Pirghebuli Monastery Complexmonastery · 30 min
  4. Gudarekhi Monasterymonastery · 30 min
  5. Church of Abelichurch · 30 min
  6. Sioni of Samshvildechurch · 30 min
  7. Back in Bolnisi
Today’s loopBolnisiStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Bolnisi?

Bolnisi Sioni (church, about 9 km), Sioni of Samshvilde (church, about 9 km), Tsughrughasheni (church, about 9 km), Pirghebuli Monastery Complex (monastery, about 11 km), Church of Abeli (church, about 18 km), Old German House (attraction, about 1 km).

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

145 places on Spotwander: 50 churches, 36 forts & heritage, 8 hill stations & viewpoints, 19 other attractions, 10 parks.

Which is the nearest church to Bolnisi?

Church of Saint George, about 1 km by road; Church of Akvaneba (8 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Bolnisi?

Avtandil Tsakadze, about 1 km by road; Feudal Tower (3 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Bolnisi?

Start in Bolnisi, visit Bolnisi Sioni, then Pirghebuli Monastery Complex, then Gudarekhi Monastery, then Church of Abeli, then Sioni of Samshvilde, and drive back — about 64 km by road in all.