Bebris tsikhe, Mtskheta

Name: Bebris tsikhe
Address: Mtskheta, Georgia

#6 among attractions in Mtskheta

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Bebris Tsikhe is an early medieval fortress in Georgia in the historical region of Kartli, Mtskheta. It situated on the right bank of the river Aragvi, on the north of Mtskheta. In ancient time the fortress was called ″Belti″. Vakhushti Bagrationi calls it ″Beltistsikhe″. The fortress was built to protect Mtskheta and Tbilisi from the north, from the side of the Greater Caucasus Range. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 41°51'20"N, 44°43'22"E

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Bebris tsikhe – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Svetitskhoveli Cathedral, Jvari Monastery, Samtavro Monastery, Tower of Mirian.

0.9 miS
11th-century Eastern Orthodox cathedral
Svetitskhoveli Cathedral, Mtskheta
24 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the ancient city of Mtskheta, Georgia, Svetitskhoveli Cathedral stands as a monumental beacon of Georgian Christian Orthodoxy and a treasured architectural gem. This grandiose church, whose name translates to "the Living Pillar Cathedral," is a...
1.3 miSE
6th-century mountaintop monastery
Jvari Monastery, Mtskheta
34 min walk • Perched atop a mountain at the confluence of the Mtkvari and Aragvi rivers, Jvari Monastery stands as a sentinel overlooking the ancient city of Mtskheta, Georgia. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is not just a testament to spiritual devotion but also a monument that...
0.7 miS
Monastery with fortresslike architecture
Samtavro Monastery, Mtskheta
17 min walk • Samtavro Monastery is a Georgian Orthodox Christian monastery complex that combines Samtavro Transfiguration Church and Nunnery of St. Nino in Mtskheta, Georgia.
0.7 miS
Church
Tower of Mirian, Mtskheta
18 min walk • Tower of Mirian is a tower built by the King of Georgia Mirian III in the 4th century. It is located on territory of Samtavro Monastery. Famous Georgian monk Gabriel during his last years lived in the tower of King Mirian.
~1810 ftSW
Memorial
Samtavro necropolis, Mtskheta
9 min walk • The Burial ground of the principality also known as Samtavro necropolis, is a cemetery north of Mtskheta, Georgia, dated between the middle of the third millennium BC and the 10th century. It was first excavated by F. Bayern in the 1870s and 1880. Excavations began again in 1938 by A. Kalandadze and still continue.
0.6 miS
Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue, Sport
Mtskheta Park, Mtskheta
15 min walk • Mtskheta Park is a multi-use stadium in Mtskheta, Georgia. It is used mostly for football matches and is the home stadium of FC WIT Georgia. The stadium is able to hold 2,000 people.

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Which popular attractions are close to Bebris tsikhe?

Nearby attractions include Samtavro necropolis, Mtskheta (9 min walk), Samtavro Monastery, Mtskheta (17 min walk), Tower of Mirian, Mtskheta (18 min walk), Svetitskhoveli Cathedral, Mtskheta (24 min walk).

Bebris tsikhe, Mtskheta

Facts and practical information

Bebris tsikhe – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Svetitskhoveli Cathedral, Mtskheta

Jvari Monastery, Mtskheta

Samtavro Monastery, Mtskheta

Tower of Mirian, Mtskheta

Samtavro necropolis, Mtskheta

Mtskheta Park, Mtskheta

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Bebris tsikhe?