Marneuli

Marneuli is a town of around 20,000 inhabitants serving as the administrative centre of the homonymous municipality in the Kvemo Kartli region of south-eastern Georgia, some 35 kilometres south of Tbilisi. It lies in a fertile alluvial plain on the Algeti River, between the lower reaches of the Khrami and Debeda, a position that already in antiquity made it a strategic transport and trade hub. Marneuli is a strikingly multi-ethnic town: more than two thirds of its inhabitants are ethnic Azerbaijanis, alongside Georgians, Armenians, Kurds and Greeks. The surrounding district is one of Georgia's main vegetable suppliers, with Marneuli tomatoes, cucumbers, watermelons and early potatoes famous across the Caucasus. In recent years the town has shifted from a purely rural-agricultural character to a regional trading centre, with wholesale markets, processing plants and logistics functions serving Tbilisi. The annual Novruz spring festival reflects its strong Azerbaijani culture, complemented by Georgian monastery ruins, the access route towards David Gareja and prehistoric burial mounds in the wider area.

Nearby cities

Rustavi

Rustavi is a major industrial city in southeastern Georgia on the Kura River.

Gardabani

Gardabani is an industrial city near the Azerbaijani border, operating an important thermal power plant.

Bolnisi

Bolnisi is a town in Kvemo Kartli, founded by German settlers in the 19th century as Katharinenfeld.

Tbilisi

Tbilisi is the capital and largest city of Georgia, picturesquely situated on the banks of the Kura River.

Mtskheta

Mtskheta is one of the oldest cities in Georgia and the former capital of the Iberian kingdom.

Tianeti

Tianeti is a tranquil rural town in the Iori River valley, characterized by rolling green hills, traditional agriculture, and an authenti…

Yenokavan

A picturesque mountain village that has developed into the center for ecotourism and outdoor adventures in Armenia.

Kaspi

Kaspi is a historical small town in the Shida Kartli region, playing an important role in cement production.

Stepanavan

Stepanavan is a northern resort city, cherished for its pine forests, cool climate, and the nearby Lori Berd ruins.

History & landmarks

Dmanisi

A world-renowned archaeological site where some of the oldest hominin fossils outside Africa were discovered.

Akhtala Fortress

A 10th-century fortified monastery that played a crucial role in protecting the northwestern regions.

Haghartsin Monastery

A 13th-century monastery complex hidden in the lush, emerald forests of Dilijan National Park.

Nature

Debed River

The Debed flows through deep, forested gorges in northern Armenia towards Georgia.

Aragvi River

The Aragvi meanders through the breathtaking landscape of the Mtskheta-Mtianeti region, carving deep valleys along its course.

Lake Parz

Lake Parz is a small forest lake in Dilijan National Park, known for its crystal-clear water.

More places

Rustavi Metallurgical Plant

The Rustavi Metallurgical Plant is Georgia's largest heavy industry center, specializing in steel and iron production.

Gardabani Thermal Power Plant

The combined cycle gas turbine power plant in Gardabani ensures Georgia's energy security, especially during winter.

Mount Didgori

Didgori is known less for its height than for its immense historical significance.

Madneuli Copper-Gold Mine

The Madneuli mine near Kazreti is Georgia's most important source of copper and gold, operated as an open-pit mine.

Didgori Monument

The Didgori Monument marks the historic battlefield where King David the Builder won an unexpected and overwhelming victory over the mass…

Algeti National Park

The area in the forested valley of the Algeti River offers a charming combination of nature and historical monuments.

Trialeti Range

The Trialeti Range is an elongated volcanic mountain range in the Lesser Caucasus.

Dashbashi Canyon

The picturesque Dashbashi Canyon attracts visitors with its numerous cascading waterfalls.