Bebris Castle, Mtskheta, Georgia - SpottingHistory.com

Bebris Tsikhe (The Elder's Fortress) is located further up the main road from Samtavro. The ruins are fun, if a bit dangerous, to climb on for views overlooking Mtskheta and the valley formed around the Mtkvari and Aragvi rivers.

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Анна Лазарева (4 months ago)
cool

David Nakashidze (7 months ago)
Old fortress, currently is under reconstruction

ehsan khalaj (10 months ago)
beautiful and dreamy

Serg Serg (12 months ago)
Not much to see but you can try

Alexander Sorokin (12 months ago)
If you're looking for solitude and nice views, come here, it looks deserted and desolate

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