Bebris Castle, Mtskheta, Georgia

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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Iona Carina (12 months ago)
My friends and I found this fort from the internet and decided to check it out. Overall, it's not bad and the view from it was amazing! The fort itself is not really well maintained, but we still enjoyed it. This fort is around Mtskheta area.

Lela Kakhniashvili (13 months ago)
The fortress has stunning views on Mtsketa, but it needs to be renovated. Not well cared.

Наталия Карташёва (15 months ago)
Needs restoration a little bit, but it’s definitely worth seeing because of wonderful views ?

keti kochuashvili (17 months ago)
Everyone mast see ❤️this beautyfull place

J. (2 years ago)
The fortress is filled with animal/human p*** and very dirty. I didn't make it past the entrance as there was a danger I might step into something. Avoid.

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