Rabati Castle, Medieval fortress in Akhaltsikhe, Georgia.
The fortress extends across seven hectares and contains four towers that provide views of the surrounding Samtskhe-Javakheti region at 1000 meters elevation.
Built in the 9th century as Lomsia Castle, the structure underwent multiple transformations under Ottoman rule following the Treaty of Constantinople in 1590.
The complex includes a church, mosque, synagogue, history museum, and palace, reflecting the diverse religious and architectural influences of the region.
The castle operates daily from 10:00 to 18:00, offering guided tours and special rates for different visitor categories throughout the year.
The Akhmediye mosque within the fortress follows design elements of the Byzantine Orthodox Church Hagia Sophia and later transformed into a church in 1850.
Location: Akhaltsikhe
Inception: 9 century
Elevation above the sea: 1,000 m
GPS coordinates: 41.64289,42.97815
Latest update: May 11, 2025 08:30
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