Most of the surviving buildings

Most of the surviving buildings

Rabati Castle is a medieval structure in Akhaltsikhe, Georgia, which dates back to the 13th century. Originally, the fortress was called the Lomisa Castle until it was conquered by the Ottoman Empire. The Ottomans ruled the land for centuries until Russia took it due to the Treaty of Adrianople in 1829.

A renovated Rabati Castle was opened in Akhaltsikhe in August 2012. Restoration and reconstruction works on Rabati began in May 2011 and covered a space of seven hectares. Old, nearly destroyed buildings were restored by architects and engineers, using archive materials and images. A mosque, a minaret, a synagogue, a Christian church, the Jakelis’ Palace, a museum and a citadel are the restored antique buildings, which can be seen at the renovation site.

At present, Rabati Castle is one of Georgia’s national landmarks and a tourist attraction.

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Stop At: Rabati Castle, Akhaltsikhe Georgia

Rabati Castel - Built in the 13th century, developed under the influence of different cultures over subsequent centuries and this is reflected in its architecture. Within the 7 hectares castle complex there is a Church, a Mosque, a Minaret and a Synagogue. The President of Georgia described the recently restored Rabati Castle as a “crown of restoration in Georgia”.


Duration: 3 hours