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Maze-like cobblestone streets flanked by irregular houses, overlooked by mountain-top fortress, interspersed by healing sulphur springs and churches

Of all the "off-the-beaten-tracks" you can find in Georgia, Uplistsikhe takes the cake. Literally translating into 'Fortress of the Lord', this an ancient rock-hewn town is a sheer delight to visit - even if you aren't a history buff.

Kakheti, bordered by Russian Federation (northeast) and Azerbaijan (southeast) has some unmissable attractions and a landscape that beats any European country side.