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"Perched above the old town and reached by a funicular, this fortress was originally built in the 13th century, destroyed in the 19th, and rebuilt in 1997; visitors relish panoramic views of the city and the encircling Caucasus Mountains from its ramparts." - Anne Olivia Bauso Anne Olivia Bauso Anne Olivia Bauso is a travel writer and hotel expert based in New York City. She has written hundreds of hotel reviews, from 5-star Ritz-Carlton properties to treehouse eco-resorts in the jungle. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines