The citadel in the village of Rveli, Samtskhe-Javakheti is a monumental fortress of Sami near the Banishevi Gorge, one of the most beautiful places in Georgia.
In the small Georgian village of Rveli, in Samtskhe-Javakheti, there is one of the sights of Georgia, the rectangular fortress of Samni. It is interesting not only the structure, but also the neighborhood in which it is located - the left bank of the Mtkvari River on the crest of the Banishevi gorge...
The sights of Georgia are located throughout its territory. The Samtskhe-Javakheti region is rich in architectural monuments. In the village of Rveli you can visit the Fortress of Sami (Samni). It stands in a picturesque place, on the crest of the Banishevi gorge, on the left bank of Mtkvari.
The grandeur of the fortress and the unforgettable landscape will give the tourist a grand impression. This is a rectangular building, the walls of which are rounded at the corners. You can go through the entire fortress to the impost, only there is no passage from the castle in the northern part of the fortress.
The citadel is built of cobblestones, matched in shape. To the impost from the northern part, you can go through the entrance with horizontal lintels. The walls inside the fortress are shaped like the walls of the facade. On the southwest side of the building there is a ceramic pipe 7 centimeters wide.
If you don't know what to see in the vicinity of Borjomi, you will definitely be impressed by the fortress built in the middle feudal period. The citadel Itself stands in a strategically convenient location, which was of great importance in defense against opponents.
How to get
The most beautiful places in Georgia are located in Borjomi municipality, on the coast of the Mtkvari River, in the village of Rveli. The road will take a little time, as an asphalt road leads to this place. From Borjomi by car you need to drive 7 kilometers, and then, to the fortress itself, walk 1 kilometer on foot.
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