Kura-tive view

The medieval fortress of Tmogvi, located high above the gorge, on the bank of the river Kura (Mtkvari), in the south of Georgia, in Samtskhe-Javakheti region. Expanding over 3 hills, joined and encircled by a wall (150 meters long, 3 meters wide) supplementing the natural defense offered by the cliffs, the castle was a crucial military stronghold in the region of Javakheti, controlling the ancient trade route between the Javakheti plateau and the gorge of Kura, over a gorge formed by the Kura River. Although the castle can be seen from the road to Vardzia, getting to it affords amazing views and can only be done by a long hike or a serious 4WD (and the Pajero didn’t fail to deliver!).

Posted by Elios.k on 2020-08-28 23:45:34

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