Svetitskhoveli Cathedral has been at the crossroads of Europe and Asia for centuries hosting ancient traditions and mysterious legends.

Jvari Monastery is treasured particularly as it was related to the declaration of Christianity as a state religion in Georgia

Among all the architectural jewels of Georgia, the Vardzia complex is widely seen as the most precious.

The historic cathedral is one of the main tourist attractions in the city of Kutaisi.

Natural treasures abound in these caverns, with the chance to see everything from underground rivers to dinosaurs' footprints nearby!

Azerbaijan's dolma tradition is dear to all of its communities. What's more, it figures on the UNESCO intangible heritage list!

Time spent in tunnels at the Duzdag mountain is said to work wonders for respiratory problems - and keep you looking young!

The beautiful site in Azerbaijan has plenty of tales to tell, from Noah's Ark to vicious snakes!

"We go and only wind is left. We pass away and only a work remains." In our Postcard from Azerbaijan, these poignant words feature on a 12th century monument built in honour of a very special woman.

The last episode in our current series of Postcards takes us to a popular wine growing part of the Kazakh region of Almaty.

The modern and the ancient have come together in the creation of a new centre of excellence in Almaty

A large part of the Kazakh city's historic centre has recently been given a revamp

Stunning rock carvings or petroglyphs can be found at Tanbaly, northwest of Almaty city