Gori: Discover the Birthplace of the Soviet Dictator, Joseph Stalin
Why visit Gori?
How to travel to Gori?
A faster way to get here is to travel by marshrukta (minivan) and this usually costs 6 GEL (€2) from Tbilisi.
Top things to do in Gori:
1. Stalin Museum
2. Stalin Monument
3. Gori Fortress
4. Day trip to Uplistikhe
Entrance to the complex costs 15 GEL (€5).
To get here you could hire a taxi to take you there and wait for you and then return back to Gori. This should cost around 30 GEL (€10). You could go via a tour group to Uplistikhe or both Gori and Uplistikhe. You can use websites such as GetYourGuide or Viator to book a tour. Or simply just look for a tour company based on the streets in Tbilisi or Gori.
Where should you stay in Gori?
Budget – Tamar Guest House – charming and welcoming accommodation option that offers visitors a comfortable stay in the heart of this historic city.
Medium – Mariana – This hotel has a proximity to Gori’s landmarks, such as the Stalin Museum and the Uplistsikhe cave complex, making it an ideal starting point to explore Gori.
High – Gori Apartments – It has well-furnished apartments that provide a luxurious experience.
Author
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Katie
Full-time doctor, part-time traveller. I am the kind of traveller who travels on a shoestring and somehow manages to pack two weeks worth of clothes, a tripod and all my books into a little rucksack.