Kazbegi

Kazbegi, officially known as Stepantsminda, is a small town in the north of Georgia, located at the foot of the Greater Caucasus Mountains near the Russian border. Its history dates back to ancient times as a vital stop on the Georgian Military Road, a historic trade and military route. The town developed around a 14th‑century hermitage founded by a monk named Stepane, which gave it its original name, Stepantsminda (“Saint Stephen’s”). Later, during the 19th century, it became known as Kazbegi after a prominent local family. Today, Kazbegi is famous for its breathtaking landscapes, Mount Kazbek, and the 14th‑century Gergeti Trinity Church, which stands as a symbol of the region’s rich history and culture.