Tsikhisjvari fortress in Samtskhe-Javakheti, Georgia.

In the sunny expanses of southern Georgia, in the Borjomi municipality, rises Tsikhisjvari - a fortress with a rich history. Alluring with its mysterious past, it is located at the top of a hilly landscape, on the very banks of the Shavtskala River, in the village of Tsikhisjvari.

Today Tsikhisjvari appears before visitors with subtle traces of its greatness. On the rocky hill where the fortress once stood, now only the remains of its walls remind of the splendor of the past. Here, inside the walls, a church stood for centuries, reflecting its influence on the name of both the fortress and the nearby village of Tsikhisjvari.

Tsikhisjvari played a key role in the strategy of Samtskhe, Javakheti, Sadgeri Gorge and Gujareti in the late feudal period, belonging to the Avalishvili family. It was not only a military-strategic point, but also a place where the destinies of many generations were intertwined. Stable stone walls bear the imprints of historical events, making every corner of this fortress a witness of time.

We invite you to walk along the ancient paths of Tsikhisjvari and plunge into the magic of its past. Here, among the ruins, you can feel the breath of centuries, recreate pictures of the past and feel the spirit of heroic times. For those who appreciate history and crave mysteries, Tsikhisjvari will be a fascinating guide to the depths of the Georgian past.