Getting There<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

It takes approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes of driving to arrive in Gori from Tbilisi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can hire a private car, taxi, minivan, or use public transport.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What to Expect<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

In addition to ancient historical remains and beautiful landscapes, you’ll find<\/p>\n\n\n\n

the giant memorial statues in the name of Georgia’s war heroes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

History<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Due to its strategic location and the view of the whole city, the fortress had a significant role throughout history, and its concurrence meant<\/p>\n\n\n\n

political domination over Shida Kartli.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Gori Fortress is a medieval citadel situated above the city of Gori.
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