| Narikala | |
|---|---|
ნარიყალა | |
| Tbilisi in Georgia | |
 Narikala, with parts of Old Town seen below | |
  Narikala  Narikala | |
| Coordinates | 41°41′16″N 44°48′31″E / 41.68778°N 44.80861°E |
| Type | Fortress |
| Site information | |
| Open to the public | Open |
| Condition | Ruined |
| Site history | |
| Built | 4th Century |
| Materials | Stones and Brick |
| Airfield information | |
| Elevation | 383 metres (1,257 ft) AMSL |
| Official name | Narikala |
| Designated | October 1, 2007 |
| Reference no. | 4696 |
| Item Number in Cultural Heritage Portal | 3616 |
| Date of entry in the registry | October 11, 2007 |
| Accounting Card / Passport # | 010506503 |
Narikala (Georgian: ნარიყალა) is an ancient fortress overlooking Tbilisi, the capital of Georgia, and the Mtkvari (Kura) River. The fortress consists of two walled sections on a steep hill between the sulfur baths and the botanical gardens of Tbilisi. On the lower court there is the recently restored St Nicholas church. Newly built in 1996–1997, it replaces the original 13th-century church that was destroyed in a fire. The new church is of "prescribed cross" type, having doors on three sides.[1] The internal part of the church is decorated with the frescos showing scenes from both the Bible and the history of Georgia.[2]