Unique sights of Georgia in Kvemo Karli - Birtvisi canyons in Tetri Tskaro.

Georgia is famous for its amazing civilization, traditions and rituals. The country also has unique landscapes and locations: majestic mountains with snow–capped peaks, crystal clear lakes, stormy rivers and waterfalls, unique vegetation - all this attracts tourists with its unimaginable beauty and splendor.

Attraction of Georgia it also attracts with its elegance, centuries-old history and unique culture. If you are interested in what to see in Georgia, then this article is for you! Today we will talk about Birtvisi Canyon.

On the Trialeti Range, on the right side of the Algeti River, in the area of Birtvisi, there are several natural pillars in the form of individual cliffs and towering volcanic hills and hillocks. Millions of years ago, the area on the Trialeti Range was covered by lava flows that erupted from the bowels of the earth during the eruption of an active volcano. In subsequent periods, natural phenomena (rain, wind, erosion) changed the shape of the area.

In the cone-shaped rocky mountains of Birtvisi is the fortress of the same name, which is considered the most impregnable fortress in the country. The exact date of its construction is unknown, although historical sources mention the fortress for the first time in the 11th century.

The builders of the fortress cleverly used the complexities of the landscape, in particular, taking as a basis a natural fortification located between remote mountains, they connected a line of mountains with a wall. Thus, about one square kilometer is enclosed. You can get to this legendary fortress by climbing through the steps carved in the rocks.

On the highest point of the fortress stands the tower "Sheupovari" (Invincible), from where you can clearly see the surrounding areas. The owner of Birtvisi was the political ruler of the whole valley. Tamerlane, one of the most powerful and cruel conquerors in world history, tried to take the fortress seven times, but all seven times the defenders of the fortress repulsed the attack. Only during the eighth campaign Tamerlane reached his goal. The triumphant Tamerlane celebrated his long-awaited victory with a great feast.

Location:

Tetritskarol municipality, Algeti river valley; at 950-1050 m above sea level.

Coordinates:

N41 36'15''; Е44 32'36''.

How to get there:

There is a 6-7 km hiking route to the east from the village of Partskhisi, a 5 km hiking trail also goes from the village of Tbisi in Tetritskaro municipality; the distance from Tbilisi is 55 km, from Tetritskaro 20 km.