A complete guide to discover Georgia, Armenia and Azerbaijan.
A reference guide, both practical and cultural, to discover Georgia, Armenia and Azerbaijan a new guide in color on the three countries of the South Caucasus, meeting point between Asia and Europe. A destination largely off the beaten track, where the adventure awaits the traveler as soon as it takes the road, and for which the Lonely Planet guide will be the most valuable traveling companions.
in Georgia, Tbilisi, the superb capital History is a city not to be missed. This varied destination goes from the seaside stations of the Black Sea, of which Batumi is the pearl, the hills covered with vineyards of Kakhetia, and the peaks and valleys of the Grand Carpathians in the north, with the svanetia in organ point. The monastery of Tatev and that of Geghard, or the isolated churches of the Yeghegis Valley are the highlights of a visit to Armenia.
But we must not miss the Dilijan National Park, Lake Sevan Perchedé At 1,900 m altitude or Selim neck on the most spectacular Armenia road, which crosses the Vardenis mountains. From Azerbaijan, one knows above all the futuristic buildings of the capital Baku, which stands at the edge of the Caspian Sea. Beyond, beautiful mountain landscapes or Piedmont punctuated with villages await the traveler: the Quba region, Sheki, Lahidj ...
Hiking (accessible!), One of the flagship activities In these countries where the peaks of the Caucasus chain are omnipresent. Chapters to understand this region where Turkish, Persian and Russian influences are omnipresent.
