Narikala

Narikala
ნარიყალა
Tbilisi in Georgia
Narikala, with parts of Old Town seen below
Narikala is located in Tbilisi
Narikala
Narikala
Narikala is located in Georgia
Narikala
Narikala
Coordinates41°41′16″N 44°48′31″E / 41.68778°N 44.80861°E / 41.68778; 44.80861
TypeFortress
Site information
Open to
the public
Open
ConditionRuined
Site history
Built4th Century
MaterialsStones and Brick
Airfield information
Elevation383 metres (1,257 ft) AMSL
Official nameNarikala
DesignatedOctober 1, 2007; 17 years ago (2007-10-01)
Reference no.4696
Item Number in Cultural Heritage Portal3616
Date of entry
in the registry
October 11, 2007; 17 years ago (2007-10-11)
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]