Surami Castle

Surami, Georgia

Strategically located at the entrance into the Borjomi Gorge and guarding the road from eastern to western Georgia, Surami town became a heavily fortified town in the 12th century. From the 1170s to the latter part of the 14th century, the fortress of Surami was a hereditary fief of the dynasty of the eristavs (dukes) of Kartli.

Subsequently, Surami declined but retained its lively trading post as well as the fortress which was reconstructed in the 16th and 17th centuries. By the mid-18th century, according to Prince Vakhushti, Surami had 200 households of Georgians, Armenians and Jews. In the 1740s, Surami was used by Prince Givi Amilakhvari as his base against King Teimuraz IIand Persians. After the prince’s surrender in 1745, the fortress was demolished, but later restored and exploited by the Russo-Georgian troops in anti-Ottoman operations during the Russo-Turkish War (1768–1774).

After the Russian annexation of Georgia in 1801, Surami housed a military post and was later popularized as a mountain climatic resort.

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Founded: 12th century
Category: Castles and fortifications in Georgia

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Matt B (4 months ago)
An old run-down fortress at the highest point in Surami. You can climb up the fortress and get a good view of the surroundings, but there’s not much else up there.
נדב כרמון (5 months ago)
Nice old castle with many preserved elements. Beautiful landscape. Recommended as a stop during a long drive.
Irina M (9 months ago)
Free entrance. Beautiful view
Maku na (12 months ago)
There is nice view from the fortress and its free to visit
Harsh Sharma (2 years ago)
It's a Awesome place to visit . Such a beautiful place with many things to look around
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