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Ujarma (Georgian: უჯარმის ციხე) is a medieval fortress-town at the Outer Kakheti region, in the municipality of Sagarejo Municipality, Georgia.It is located on the right bank of the river Iori, on the Tbilisi — Telavi road, 4 km (2.48 mi) north of Ujarma village, near Gombori Pass through Tsiv-Gombori Range in the historical-geographical province Gare Kakheti.
From 15th century the fortress belonged to Sologashvili family, when it was called "Kojori Fortress". According to Vakhushti Batonishvili , it was previously known as the "Azulula Fortress". In February 1921, the Georgian cadets of Officer School died in a battle against the Red Army , which happened by the fortress.
Castle Gwynn was featured in Taylor Swift's music video for "Love Story". [21] Castle La Crosse (La Crosse, Wisconsin) designed for Lumber Baron N.B. Holway in 1892. This imposing limestone building incorporates Richardson Romanesque with Queen Anne elements.The main residence contains 40+ rooms over 5 floors, 17,000 square feet.
With a height of 50 metres (160 ft), it is the tallest cathedral in Georgia, and has a very spacious interior. The complex is surrounded by a fortified wall. [12] Ananuri: Mtskheta-Mtianeti: 2007 iii (cultural) The Ananuri castle complex, built in the 17th century, is located along the Georgian Military Road. It comprises several churches with ...
Pages in category "Castles and forts in Georgia (country)" The following 42 pages are in this category, out of 42 total. This list may not reflect recent changes .
By the middle of the 15th century, most of Georgia's old neighbor-states disappeared from the map within less than a hundred years. The fall of Constantinople to the Ottoman Turks in 1453 sealed the Black Sea and cut the remnants of Christian states of the area from Europe and the rest of the Christian world.
Gori Fortress Side view of the Gori Fortress Caucasus mountains from the Gori fortress. Gori Fortress (Georgian: გორის ციხე, "Goris Tsikhe") is a medieval citadel in Georgia, situated above the city of Gori on a rocky hill. Standing on the hilltop, the fortress's outlines follow the natural relief, hence the irregular shape.
31 15th century. 32 16th century. 33 17th century. 34 18th century. 35 19th century. 36 20th century. ... To read about the background to these events, see History of ...