

▲ This fortress, built in the 4th century, has witnessed countless wars, with its ruins narrating the tales of history.


▲ The Ilia Hill where the church is located is itself a tranquil oasis, offering a panoramic view of the old town's red rooftops and the Kura River from the church square.


▲ The towering columns are carved with reliefs of Georgian kings and queens throughout history (such as Queen Tamar), forming a stone epic of Georgia's three-thousand-year history.










