The city of Akhaltsikhe is called the Small Castle, but it is huge

Arabiaweather.com - Ismail Ghasimi - Akhaltsikhe is one of the Georgian cities worth visiting. Today it is no longer just a "small castle" as its name means, but it is much larger and includes many places of tourism.

The city is located in the southern part of Georgia , and it was founded during the Middle Ages, and in the year 1579 it became the center of the Ottoman Empire in the region, then it turned into the center of the Russian Empire, then the Turkish and then the Russian again.

It is true that the name of the city means the small castle, but Akhaltsikhe Castle is very large and huge and one of the most important monuments in Georgia. It is located within the Rabati Castle antiquities complex, which also includes the Jacqueli family palace, the historical museum, as well as the Ahmadiyya Mosque and the Orthodox Church.

In the lower part of the castle complex, there are many hotels, restaurants and cafes, in addition to an information center and the city's concert hall.

When visiting the city of Akhaltsikhe, it is necessary to go to the ancient Atskuri Castle located on the bank of the Mitkvari River, 30 km from the famous city of Borjomi, whose construction dates back to the tenth century.

Sabara Monastery is one of the most important historical religious places in Georgia and still maintains its old look and beauty despite the effects of time. In turn, the Vardzia Monastery is considered one of the most important landmarks in the Samatskhe Javakheti region, and it is located in the wonderful cave city that consists of cave buildings, religious places, monasteries, cellars, and even a library.