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The Top 11 Castles in the Greater Caucasus

A visit to a castle — whether you stumble over one during a hike outdoors or walk your way around the grounds with a guide — is always something special, and you’ve got 11

beautiful castles to choose from in the Greater Caucasus. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!

Last updated: November 28, 2025

Shatili Fortress Village

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Shatili (Georgian შატილი; ʃɑtʼɪlɪ) is located in the historic province of Chevsuretia. The place is considered one of the best examples of Georgian medieval architecture in Chevsuretia. The village also …

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Ananuri Fortress Complex

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Ananuri (Georgian ანანური) is a castle in Georgia, near the village of the same name in Dusheti Municipality, Mtskheta-Mtianeti Region, on the Georgian Military Road. It dates from the transition …

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Mutso Fortress

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The old weir village was artistically "tinkered" in the rocks. If you want to visit it, you have to climb about 100 m from the bottom of the valley. During …

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Queen Tamar Castle

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I found it very impressive. However, I didn't dare to climb in, especially using the strange ladder

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Omalo Castle Ruins

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A small village below the castle that is well developed for tourism, inns of different categories with and without gastronomy.

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Batonis Tsikhe (King Erekle II Palace)

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House-museum of King Erekle II (Erekle's palace) - Founded in 1927 as a museum of local lore. It is Located in the Kakheti region, in the city of Telavi.

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Telavi Historical Museum

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The architectural complex is the only surviving royal palace in Georgia. The complex, with its architectural-historical features, is a remarkable monument of cultural heritage. The museum complex includes: the palace …

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Palace of the Sheki Khans

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The Khan's Palace of Sheki is the former summer residence of the Khan of Sheki. It is located in the citadel of the city of Şəki in Azerbaijan and is …

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Batonis Tsikhe (Lord's Castle)

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Batonis Tsikhe (Georgian: ბატონის ციხე), literally, "the castle of batoni", that is, "the lord", is a 17th–18th century architectural monument in Telavi, the principal city of Georgia's eastern region of …

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Ananuri Fortress Church

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The fortified church of Ananuri dates from the transition from the late Middle Ages to the early modern period; its oldest parts date back to the 13th century.

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The Top 11 Castles in the Greater Caucasus

Shatili Fortress Village

Ananuri Fortress Complex

Mutso Fortress

Queen Tamar Castle

Omalo Castle Ruins

Batonis Tsikhe (King Erekle II Palace)

Telavi Historical Museum

Palace of the Sheki Khans

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