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Narikala Fortress Complex

Narikala

Georgia, Tbilisi

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Narikala Fortress Complex

Narikala

Georgia, Tbilisi

Narikala is a fortress complex of different eras in Old Tbilisi. The exact time of the founding of the fortress in Tbilisi is unknown, but in the 7th century it already existed and was called Shuris-Tsikhe.

Under David the Builder, the Arab fortress was fortified and expanded. The modern name was given to it, as it is believed, the Mongols. The Tbilisi citadel acquired a close-to-modern look in the 17th-18th centuries, but the earthquake of 1827 caused irreparable damage to it. In the 1990s attempts were made to restore Narikala, in particular, the church of St. Nicholas, which existed on the territory of the fortress in the XII century.

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ksentsova

Traveled 8 years ago

Rating 7

Better from afar

The fortress is currently under reconstruction . . there is nothing special to see. The most positive impressions were just on the way to the fortress, on the cable car and on the observation platform near the statue of Mother Georgia. From there, a magnificent view of the city opens up, you can take pictures in national costumes against the backdrop of Tbilisi. And the fortress looks much more beautiful from afar, especially in the evening, with illumination : )→

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Verun

Traveled 11 years ago

Rating 8

The main fortress of the city is beautiful both at night and during the day.

The fortress is very beautiful and majestic. On the territory of the fortress there is the famous monument of Mother Georgia, many viewing platforms both on the city and on the botanical garden. The walls of the fortress are very ancient, built before the 4th century, we even climbed one of them. On the territory of the fortress there are benches for rest, they sell drinks, souvenirs, coffee. I recommend to visit everyone and everyone, here in front of you the city will be in full view. It is better to get to the fortress by cable car from the other side of the river, and go down on foot for completeness of impressions.→

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