Georgia’s medieval Khikhani Fortress to have new tourist infrastructure by 2023
Located in the village of Khikhadziri and perched 2,236 metres above sea level, the Fortress is one of the best-preserved but difficult-to-access constructions of the kind in the Adjara region, with the uphill footpath providing the only access to the fort. Photo: Adjara Tourism Adminisration
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Visitors of Georgia’s medieval Khikhani Fortress in the Black Sea region of Adjara will enjoy new tourist infrastructure starting next year, the Adjara Tourism Administration announced on Wednesday.
Photo: Adjara Tourism Administration
The regional tourism department said a main section of the one kilometre-long footpath leading to the remains of the fortress had been expanded and prepared for installation of railings, stairs and seating areas as part of the project.
Photo: Adjara Tourism Administration
The Tourism Products Development Agency of the Adjara Tourism Department has started improving the tourist trail in order to simplify the climbing of the Khikhani Fortress, which will enable tourists to safely reach it”, the Department said.
Photo: Adjara Tourism Administration
Located in the village of Khikhadziri and perched 2,236 metres above sea level, the Fortress is one of the best-preserved but difficult-to-access constructions of the kind in the Adjara region, with the uphill footpath providing the only access to the fort.
Photo: Adjara Tourism Administration
The Administration noted visitor access to the location would be limited by the ongoing renovation works throughout this year.
Photos have emerged of the Petra Fortress - remains of a 6th century Roman outpost on the Black Sea coast - following a 2 million GEL ($584,000/€480,000) update of its visitor infrastructure, however the date of the reopening of the site is not yet established.
Fresh archaeological discovery at Georgia's ancient Black Sea coastline Petra Fortress has provided historians with insight of 6th century contest between the Byzantine and Sasanian empires, ahead of upcoming tourist development on the site.
Yesterday Georgia’s Minister of Culture and Monument Protection visited the historic reserve and observed the excavation works with chairman of the Adjara Government , director of Georgia’s National Agency for Cultural Heritage Preservationand director of Adjara’s Agency for Cultural Heritage Preservation.