Magalaant Tower in Shida Kartli: Magaladze Fortress of 1679
The Magalant Tower (Papua Magaladze Tower) is located in the historical region of eastern Georgia, in the Shida Kartli region, near the village of Tsinarekhi. It is part of a church complex that also includes the main church building, a bell tower, and a mausoleum.
The tower itself stands on a hill near the church, and climbing it offers a beautiful view of the Magalant church complex.
About the Magalant Tower
Georgia's landmarks often boast a long history, but few places combine monuments from different centuries in a single complex. An interesting feature of the Magalant Tower is that all the buildings it encompasses are architectural monuments from different periods. Here you can see structures from the early Middle Ages, touching walls built 900 years ago, as well as structures erected relatively recently, in the 18th century.

Architecture
The Papua Magaladze Tower, dating from 1679, is a four-story building constructed of brick and stone. Unfortunately, this monument has not fully survived to this day. Currently, only the fourth floor retains its original ceiling, while the carved windows and doors have lost their original appearance. The fourth floor opens into a brick vault, which rises and is supported by arches. On the northeast side of the tower is a carved stone entrance through which one can enter the building.
Inside, one can find loopholes and stone fireplaces. The building's façade is decorated with an image of St. George slaying the dragon, but this is not the only fresco located there.

How to get there?
To reach the Magalant Tower and the Magalant Church Complex, you need to travel to the village of Tsinarekhi, located in Kaspi. From there, walk or drive 2.5 km along a dirt road. Upon arrival, you'll see the Magalant Church Complex itself, or more precisely, the 18th-century bell tower. After exploring the complex, try to find the narrow path leading to the top of the hill where the Tower is located.
If you're looking for the most beautiful places in Georgia, untouched by the endless stream of tourists, and want to find a quiet, secluded spot with ancient architecture and the atmosphere of true Georgia, you'll definitely like this place.




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