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User Reviews
Koen (14 months ago)
West of Eniseli, the fortress of Gremi towers above the confluence of the Bolia and Intsoba rivers. Between 1466 and 1672 Gremi was the capital of Kakhetia, and although Persian Shah Abbas I razed the city, an important trading center, to the ground in 1616, the fortress survived. Behind the high 16th century Archangel Church is a knight's hall with an adjacent keep (both from the 15th century). From the tower you have a wide view of the Alazani Valley. Small, but definitely worth a visit!
West of Eniseli, the fortress of Gremi towers above the confluence of the Bolia and Intsoba rivers. Between 1466 and 1672 Gremi was the capital of Kakhetia, and although Persian Shah Abbas I razed the city, an important trading center, to the ground in 1616, the fortress survived. Behind the high 16th century Archangel Church is a knight's hall with an adjacent keep (both from the 15th century). From the tower you have a wide view of the Alazani Valley. Small, but definitely worth a visit!
Liz Warrilow (15 months ago)
The church stands impressively on a hill. You can visit the Chapel for nothing. For 10 Gel you can go inside the castle. There are very steep steps up to a small lookout, fortunately an excellent hand rail is in place. Best overview of the site is on the approach road from Telavi.
The church stands impressively on a hill. You can visit the Chapel for nothing. For 10 Gel you can go inside the castle. There are very steep steps up to a small lookout, fortunately an excellent hand rail is in place. Best overview of the site is on the approach road from Telavi.
Kakha Khmelidze (18 months ago)
Finally I visited Gremi, finally I visited this legendary place, finally we visited this incomparable complex and we were lucky to look from the high tower there at the unique beauty and charm of the surroundings. There is a big story here. This is the first royal residence in the history of the Kakhetian Kingdom. Unfortunately, this luxurious and developed place was completely destroyed by disgusting enemies and their sadistic hordes, leveled it to the ground. This place, this people of ours, never deserved it in any way. We must always remember this. Visit this unique place. There is little left of those tragic days, but still something has been preserved. Some of the preserved artifacts are stored in the nearby open museum. Visit this museum too.
Finally I visited Gremi, finally I visited this legendary place, finally we visited this incomparable complex and we were lucky to look from the high tower there at the unique beauty and charm of the surroundings. There is a big story here. This is the first royal residence in the history of the Kakhetian Kingdom. Unfortunately, this luxurious and developed place was completely destroyed by disgusting enemies and their sadistic hordes, leveled it to the ground. This place, this people of ours, never deserved it in any way. We must always remember this. Visit this unique place. There is little left of those tragic days, but still something has been preserved. Some of the preserved artifacts are stored in the nearby open museum. Visit this museum too.
Hans (18 months ago)
The castle and church are nice and a magnificent view. The museum should take off the sign Museum. It is embarrassing to see a few paintings with some description but fully without any context. My Travel Guide knew 1000% more. A big chance for a proper museum archivaris...
The castle and church are nice and a magnificent view. The museum should take off the sign Museum. It is embarrassing to see a few paintings with some description but fully without any context. My Travel Guide knew 1000% more. A big chance for a proper museum archivaris...
KF Ristroph (19 months ago)
The attached museum was nicely done, with details about the kings and queens in Kakheti from the 1500's onwards. It cost 10 GEL per person. Buying the museum ticket gives you access to climb up into the towers for great views.
The attached museum was nicely done, with details about the kings and queens in Kakheti from the 1500's onwards. It cost 10 GEL per person. Buying the museum ticket gives you access to climb up into the towers for great views.
