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Chiatura · Katskhi village · separate road outing

See the ruins of Katskhi Fortress

Riverside fortifications add a less visited stop near the famous pillar.

Cable-car cabin at a hillside station overlooking Chiatura's green valley and distant mountains
Place photo (2015): Kabelleger, David Gubler · image credits

Why go

The ruins of Katskhi Fortress stand beside the Katskhuri River on a rocky site. They are distinct from both Katskhi Pillar and the surviving village church.

Treat the remains as an exterior heritage stop and avoid climbing weakened masonry. The river cliffs make footing and boundaries especially important.

Allow30 min–1 hr · at the site; travel is extra
AreaKatskhi village · separate road outing

Before you go

Check the approach locally and keep clear of unstable walls and cliff edges.

Allow extra time

Visit times are estimates for this activity only. Travel, queues and breaks are extra.

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