Atskuri Fortress

Atskuri Fortress

Atskuri (Georgian: აწყურის ციხე) is a Georgian feudal fortress on the right bank of the Mtkvari (Kura) River, approximately 30 kilometres from Borjomi, Samtskhe-Javakheti region.

Built in the 10th century, Atskuri Fortress was an important stronghold for the defense of Georgia during the Medieval ages.

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• Atskuri, historical monuments of Georgia. (Georgian)
• Atskuri Fortress, photo gallery.
• Information about Atskuri Temple.