Gori

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Uplistsikhe archaeological site from iron age in Georgia
Uplistsikhe archaeological site from iron age in Georgia
An ancient rock-hewn town Uplistsikhe in eastern Georgia,one of the oldest urban settlements in the country.
Medieval fortress and church in Goryje, Georgia.
View of a staircase inside of the Stalin Museum in Gori, Georgia.

Gori is a relatively small town located about 80 kilometers from Tbilisi.

Joseph Stalin (his last name is a play on the Russian word for "steel" - his real last name was the Georgian surname of Jugashvili) was born and raised in Gori, and this museum houses both the small boarding house he was born in, and his train car.

It's certainly worth a visit if you're in Georgia.  Price is 10 GEL for a ticket - and they have english speaking tour guides available.

I'll let you make up your own mind about the politics of the place, but I will say that the tour had some laugh out loud understatements like: "Stalin and the Soviet mades some mistakes, such as the forced collectivization of agriculture in Ukraine."

I would bet Germans would probably be the most interested - if you've ever been to Germany you'd understand what I mean.
Gori Apartments

Gori Apartments

4.5 out of 5
Petre Bagrationi #74 Gori Shida Kartli
Book a stay at this luxury aparthotel in Gori. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Gori Fortress and Joseph Stalin Museum ...
Gori Apartments
Gori Inn

Gori Inn

5 out of 5
1 Davit Guramishvili St Gori Shida Kartli
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Gori. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an attached winery. Popular attractions Gori Fortress and Joseph Stalin Museum are ...
Gori Inn
Anna's Guest house

Anna's Guest house

3 out of 5
Kutaisi Street Gori Shida Kartli
Stay at this guesthouse in Gori. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Joseph Stalin Museum and Gori Fortress are located ...
Anna's Guest house
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Gori Apartments

Gori Apartments

4.5 out of 5
Petre Bagrationi #74 Gori Shida Kartli
Book a stay at this luxury aparthotel in Gori. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Gori Fortress and Joseph Stalin Museum ...
Gori Apartments
Chateau Ateni Cottages

Chateau Ateni Cottages

3.5 out of 5
Stalini Ave 16 Gori Shida kartli
Stay at this aparthotel in Gori. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Gori Fortress and Joseph Stalin Museum are located ...
Chateau Ateni Cottages
Ranch In Variani

Ranch In Variani

2.5 out of 5
Ranch In Variani Gori Shida Kartli
Stay at this apartment in Gori. Enjoy free parking, an outdoor pool, and a 24-hour front desk.
Ranch In Variani
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