6 Amazing Ancient Castles To Visit In Georgia

About Georgia:

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About Georgia:

[{"selector":"#anim-be079d5f-8c57-47c0-82aa-2df46c961bd9 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] Here are some amazing ancient castles to consider visiting in Georgia: Image Credits: Canva

1. Narikala Fortress

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2. Uplistsikhe

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3. Ananuri Castle

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4. Gelati Monastery

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5. Vardzia

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6. Svetitskhoveli Cathedral

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[{"selector":"#anim-910a4bba-3793-4677-9b4a-b758d4f76395 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-7.294906428269941%, 0, 0) translate(-25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] Have you visited any of these castles in Georgia? Image Credits: Canva