In a picturesque corner of Samegrelo, in the village of Mendzhi, Senaki municipality, stands the ancient Mendzhi Fortress, whose historical path dates back to the 4th-6th centuries. The castle, like a majestic guardian, looks out over the surrounding from the inaccessible southern and western slopes, and its eastern and northern sides are surrounded by the slopes of a saddle-shaped mountain.
With its strategic location, the Menji Fortress controls vast territories, remaining a symbol of eternal perseverance. It includes fortified walls, a towering tower and a unique church. The oval shape of the fortress walls gives it elegance and power, and their thickness, reaching 1 meter, indicates the steadfastness of the fortress.
On the western part of the lined walls rises a rectangular tower, built of stones, like a captain controlling the fate of this historical complex. In the eastern part there is a garden, in the center of which a hall-type church proudly stands. Its architectural beauty is completed by a semicircular apse inscribed in a rectangle on the eastern side. The church structure, rising from stone, bears traces of reconstruction in the 10th-12th centuries, as evidenced by the imprints of the plaster frescoes and ornamental facing stones.
An artificial trench 4 meters wide flows around the complex, like an additional castle to protect and preserve this pearl of history. The Mendzhi Fortress is not just an architectural miracle, but also a guiding beacon in the history of Samegrelo, inviting every traveler to plunge into the centuries-old chronicle of this amazing place.
We invite you to a unique journey into the past, where each stone of the Menji Fortress will tell its own story. This place not only amazes with its architectural beauty, but also takes you back to ancient times, where echoes of antiquity and wisdom sound. Amazing views, rich in history and unique architectural details, make a visit to Menji Fortress a unique and fascinating experience for any lover of culture and history.
