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Chikha Fortress and the Virgin Mary Church near Kvemo Orghuli

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Иллюстрация церкви: светлое каменное здание с колокольней и синей крышей, дорожка, цветы и горный пейзаж.
Иллюстрация церкви: светлое каменное здание с колокольней и синей крышей, дорожка, цветы и горный пейзаж.
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The Chikha fortress and a Virgin Mary church stand side by side here: a stronghold on a rock and a church by its walls. A single entry covers both buildings, so they are seen together.

The place lies above the Kvirila valley, a kilometre from the two Trinity churches of Chikha village. The rock opens a view over the surrounding hills and the town of Sachkhere.

Walking on the fortress walls is dangerous, as the masonry has collapsed in places. Wear closed shoes: the climb is stony and steep.

📍 In brief

  • A stronghold on a rock and a Virgin Mary church by its walls
  • The two Trinity churches of Chikha are a kilometre away
  • The rock gives a view over Sachkhere and the valley

🚗 Getting there

  • Kvemo Orghuli village, Sachkhere Municipality; about 3 km to Sachkhere
  • The Build Route button will show the exact way

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    Mariam Parkosadze

    ეკლესიის დასავლეთ კარის თავზე არის ძვირფასი ქვის ჯვარი, რომელსაც ჭრილობები და სახეები adorn. ჯვრის გარშემო და ქვემოთ მრგლოვანი ასომთავრული წარწერაა, რომელიც, judging by its paleographic style and the art of the cross, dates back to the 10th century. ეკლესიაში ასევე შემორჩენილია ნუსხურად დაწერილი კურთხევანის ნაწილაკი.

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    alican melen

    Great spot for panoramic views of the valley, and there's an old castle nearby. The road to get there is quite rough, so only a 4x4 jeep can manage it. You also need to get permission to visit since it's a very local area.