Visit Guide to Zakagori Fortress

Zakagori Fortress is located in Kazbegi, Georgia, 2243 meters above sea level. It’s the perfect place to trek, reconnect with nature and explore centuries-old remains.

Getting There

The site is 35 km from the administrative center of Kazbegi. It can be accessed by a 4×4 transportation, passing through Truso Valley.

What to Expect

Captivating views, untouched nature, prefect for trekking. Ancient remains.

History

The fort used to be play a crucial role in defense of the gorge. The frontier goes to the former kingdom of Alania, today Republic of North Ossetia, Russian Federation.

Visitors can sightsee the ruins of several towers, as well as the ruins of old two-storey stone houses.