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Gori Fortress
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Castles, Fortresses, Towers
Castles, Fortresses, Towers

In the middle of the city of Gori, there is a mountain that looks like the back of a huge sand turtle. A huge stone fortress stretches from one end to the other along the spine of this «animal». This is one of the outstanding sights of the city and the country itself – Gori Fortress. It is like the Georgian Eiffel Tower, which can be seen from any part of Gori.

Now the Gori Mountain and Gori Fortress appear like they don’t belong to this place. The old building is surrounded by quite a modern city. There are high-rise buildings and roads. Gori Fortress was built about 800 years ago, but it got its modern appearance only in the 18th century. Until this time, little is known about this place. Some scientists suggest that people settled here long before the appearance of the fortress. After all, the location is very convenient, mainly because of the proximity of the river. It is known that several times Gori Fortress had to stem the onslaught of proud mountaineers. And the citadel did it. But the blow of nature was more powerful. After the earthquake in 1920, Gori Fortress was left with almost only stones and several walls. There once was a temple, today, unfortunately, only one wall of It remains.

You can easily find Gori Fortress and even the fact that it is located on a hill should not scare you. The slope is quite gentle, so the ascent does not take much effort. And the long road to the hill can turn into a leisurely walk around the city. The last kilometers will pass through almost deserted streets. The development of these blocks began recently. Take a few slices of sausage and some milk with you. The only passers-by here will be cute fluffy cats.

Well, after climbing the Gori Mountain you will be rewarded with a stunning view of Gori. The hill is not very high, but you can see the whole city from the top.

Address: Kirion II St

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Julia Masaltseva

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