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Castles near Tbilisi
15 castles, fortresses, palaces and ruins within 100 km of the city centre — every one on the interactive map, with photos, distances and directions.
The closest landmark is also the most famous: Narikala, ranked #428 of 3,708 worldwide, 4 km south of the city centre. The oldest dated site in the circle is Avranlo Fortress, founded 1000 BC.
The 100 km circle reaches into 2 countries — Georgia (12), Armenia (3).
Within 25 km of Tbilisi
- Narikala
4 km south · Ruin
Narikala is an ancient fortress overlooking Tbilisi, the capital of Georgia, and the Mtkvari River.
- Birtvisi
25 km south-west · Ruin
Birtvisi is a ruined medieval fortress in Kvemo Kartli, Georgia, nested within limestone cliffs in the Algeti river gorge.
- Ksani Fortress
25 km north-west · Fortress
The Ksani fortress, also known as the Mtkvari fortress, is a fortress in eastern Georgia, strategically perched on a mount overlooking the confluence…
- Bebristsikhe
16 km north · Ruin
Bebris Tsikhe is an early medieval fortress in Georgia in the historical region of Kartli, Mtskheta.
Day trips: 25–60 km
- Ananuri
50 km north · Castle
Ananuri is a castle complex on the Aragvi River in Dusheti Municipality Georgia, about 45 mi from Tbilisi.
- Ujarma Fortress
32 km east · Fortress
Ujarma is a medieval fortress-town at the Outer Kakheti region, in the municipality of Sagarejo Municipality, Georgia.
- Skhvilo Castle
47 km north-west · Castle
The Skhvilo fortress, also known as Skhvilo castle, is a medieval fortress located in the region of Shida Kartli, in Kaspi District, Georgia.
Farther afield: 60–100 km
- Gori Fortress
64 km north-west · Fortress
Gori Fortress is a medieval citadel in Georgia, situated above the city of Gori on a rocky hill.
- Shaori fortress
91 km west · Ruin
The Shaori fortress is a prehistoric megalithic structure in the Akhalkalaki Municipality of Samtskhe–Javakheti, Georgia, situated on the rocky…
- Lori Berd Fortress
86 km south · Fortress
Lori Fortress is an 11th-century Armenian fortress located near the Lori Berd village in Lori Province, Armenia.
- Avranlo Fortress
76 km west · Ruin
The Avranlo fortress is a megalithic structure in the Tsalka Municipality in Georgia's south-central region of Kvemo Kartli.
- Berdavan Fortress
61 km south · Fortress
Berdavan Fortress is a fortress in Armenia, located on a hilltop near the village of Berdavan in the Tavush Province, near the border with Azerbaijan.
- Batoni Castle
61 km east · Castle
Batoni Castle, is a 17th–18th century architectural monument in Telavi, the principal city of Georgia's eastern region of Kakheti.
- Kayan Berd
70 km south · Ruin
Kayan Berd is a fortress and a former monastery of the Armenian Apostolic Church in the province of Lori in Northern Armenia.
- Cheremi historic site
66 km east · Castle
The Cheremi historic site is a historic and archaeological site in eastern Georgia, situated in and around the modern village of Cheremi, Gurjaani…
Distances are straight-line from the city centre. City coordinates and population: Wikidata Q994.
Frequently asked questions
How many castles are near Tbilisi?
The Castlemap atlas maps 15 landmarks (4 castles · 5 fortresses · 6 ruins) within 100 km of the centre of Tbilisi, measured straight-line — a curated selection of well-documented landmarks, not a count of every fortification ever built.
What is the closest castle to Tbilisi?
Narikala, a ruin 4 km south of the city centre.
What is the oldest castle near Tbilisi?
The oldest dated landmark in the circle is Avranlo Fortress, founded 1000 BC — 76 km west. Earlier structures may have existed; this is the oldest with a documented founding year.
Nearby city guides: Gyumri (132 km) · Yerevan (173 km) · Ganja (175 km). See also medieval castles · all rankings · castles by country.