In the footsteps of historic Georgia. The Birtvisi Fortress is a monument that has dissolved into nature.
Have you ever seen the invisible fortress? The Birtvisi Fortress is a unique natural monument of Georgia, dissolved in nature. The medieval structure, which now looks more like ruins, is located near Lake Partskhisi. The fortress can be seen from almost any high point, but not everyone can distinguish it from an ordinary rock.
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The fortress of Birtvisi is a monument located near Manglisi (30 km). The fortress has a different appearance than we usually imagine. The fact is that the cone-shaped structures are not connected to each other, but are located next to each other, about one square kilometer.
A little historical background information related to the campaigns of Tamerlane. During one of them, in 1403, he ordered to take Birtvisi fortress (one of the strongest fortresses of Georgia). The Georgians did not loosen their grip, they stocked up on everything necessary and strengthened the defense. The defenders came to the enemy, after which a fierce battle broke out in which the enemy was left with nothing. The distraught Tamerlane ordered the fortress to be besieged from three sides and to wait. One man of the enemy's army still managed to climb the fortress with the help of a self-made rope. Then the enemies attacked the fortress. The Georgians fought, but they could not defend the fortress. In honor of the victory Tamerlane decided to celebrate the event with a reception.
The first mention of this fortress was in the 11th century, but the date of the beginning of construction is still unknown. Earlier this fortress was one of the strongest in the country. There were many buildings on the territory: churches, houses for living and even a reservoir.
The ruins of the fortress are now near the forest, not far from Lake Partskhisi. To explore this place you need special equipment and an experienced guide. Then the trip will bring a lot of emotions and good impressions.
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Крепость Биртвиси расположилась в горах, которые строители умело использовали, создав самую неприступную крепость во всей Грузии. Хоть крепость и неприступная, туристы смогут подняться сюда по ступеням, высеченным в скале. Внутри крепости маленький дворик, где сохранились развалины жилых построек.