Narikala Fortress

I took the cable car all the way up, enjoying the beautiful view along the way. From the top, you can see all of Tbilisi — it’s absolutely breathtaking. On the way back, I decided to walk instead of taking the cable car. The map showed a path through the forest, surrounded by trees, but I ended up taking the car route cuz I was afraid will be lost in the middle of the trees . It felt like walking along a highway with no pedestrian lane, and it took me hours to get back to the city! Still, it turned out to be an unforgettable experience — the scenery was amazing, and I’m glad I did it.

One of the best views in Tbilisi! Narikala Fortress is old and beautiful. You can see the whole city from the top. The walk is a little hard, but the view is 100% worth it. A peaceful place with history and great spots for photos. No entrance fee, max you need to wait up to 10 min for cable cars 🚠, but also you can reach there by walking 🚶‍♀️

I visited this place a few years ago. It was cool to climb the fortress but a little dangerous. Now, due to reconstruction everything in close so you need to go around through the Botanical Garden and then go up.

Since the 4th century, every trade deal struck, prayer uttered and chai order hollered on the streets of Old Tiflis has had Narikala as its backdrop. One of the oldest surviving structures in the Georgian capital, the fortress has gone through many iterations (and name changes) over the years. In the Tbilisi of today – a city known for its distinctive and quirky architecture – Narikala is still one of the most enduring, evocative features of the skyline. Narikala Fortress in Tbilisi. Once Tbilisi’s first military defence, today Narikala is little more than a vantage point for panoramic city views. Aside from walking the fortress walls, other things to do on Narikala Hill include visiting the Mother of Georgia statue, Kartlis Deda (another Tbilisi icon), and hiking or walking in the National Botanical Garden of Georgia. This can all be done as part of the Narikala Tourist Trail, a marked 1.5km walking path along the top of the ridge. This quick guide to visiting Narikala runs through everything you need to plan a visit, including opening hours, costs, the best time to visit for photography, food options, and other activities nearby.

Nice historical fortress currently under restoration. According to the legend, it was built by the king Vakhtang I Gorgasali. However, The earliest written accounts of settlement of the location come from the second half of the 4th century AD, when a fortress was built during King Varaz-Bakur's reign. Towards the end of the 4th century, the fortress fell into the hands of the Persians, but was recaptured by the kings of Kartli by the middle of the 5th century. It was considerably expanded by the Umayyads in the 7th century and by king David the Builder, respectively. The Mongols renamed it the "Narin Qala" (Little Fortress). Most of the extant fortifications date from the 16th and 17th centuries. Rostom, the Safavid-appointed vali of Kartli, fortified the surroundings of the fortress and transferred control of the fortress to the Iranians.

I think panoramic view of old Tbilisi much better from here than Mtazminda but this is the longest restoration project I've ever seen. I'm 55 years old, and it's been going on for about that long amazing)))

Currently closed for restoration. It must have been an impressive structure in its day. Glad it's being restored - it will be a big attraction in Tbilisi.

This fortress is high on a mount accessible by car. But it is currently under construction and renovation. All these to see is an old orthodox church with views to the city.