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Chiatura · Sachkhere · separate road outing

Make a trip to Modinakhe Fortress

A ridge-top fortress above Sachkhere expands an Imereti heritage day.

Modinakhe fortress-3 (Photo A. Muhranoff, 2011)
Photo: Aleksey Muhranoff · image credits

Why visit

Modinakhe sits on a limestone ridge and preserves a story of local nobles and a fortified household. It is farther from Chiatura than the Katskhi sites, so plan it as its own journey.

What to expect

The fort's ruins and high setting call for care underfoot. Enjoy the viewpoint from safe, permitted areas without exploring damaged chambers.

Plan your visit

Allow1 hr–2 hr · at the site; travel is extra
AreaSachkhere · separate road outing

Before you go

Arrange transport to Sachkhere, check access and avoid unsafe ruined structures.

Allow extra time

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

Explore Chiatura

Stay curious · Chiatura

Public viewpoints in townSee Chiatura's cable-car landscapeLook up at the lines linking the valley and hillsides, and ride only if a current passenger service is confirmed.45 min–1.5 hr Central squarePhotoSee Chiatura's drama theatreThe monumental theatre gives the mining town a cultural landmark of its own.20 min–45 min Katskhi · separate road outing from ChiaturaSee Katskhi Pillar from belowA narrow limestone column crowned by a church is striking enough from the public ground-level viewpoint.45 min–1.3 hr