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This is an ancient fortification on the rocks, first mentioned in the 5th century. It was invaded by Mongols in the 8th century.
Khornabuji Castle, also sometimes known as the Fortress of Tamar, is an ancient castle in the eastern part of Georgia. It is located approximately two miles / 3 kilometers north of Dedoplistsqaro in the region of Kakheti. The castle's ruined remains are located on the imposing Tsiv-Gombori Range. It was probably constructed, originally, at the end of the 1st millennium BC, at which time it was the only fortification controlling the valleys of the Iori and Alazani rivers.
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Ruins from a 13th-century church.
Hike its subtropical forests and find one of the most beautiful waterfalls in Georgia. There are some guest houses available in the park. With some luck you may see bears, deer or leopards if you hike in the early morning.
St. Mariam Church / წმინდა მარიამის სახელობის
ვაჩნაძიანის ყველაწმინდა
The Church of the Mother of God built in the 9th century with a complex architecture. It combines a three church basilica and the central building with a high dome. Based on this type of building, many Georgian churches were built starting from the 11th century.
A 6th-century cave monastery clinging onto a rocky hillside lying meters away from Azerbaijan, with beautiful frescos.
The residential palace of the Chavchavadzes family. It has a charming garden of a medium size.