Machis-Tsikhe in Lagodekhi: a Church and Fortress in One Complex
Machi Fortress is a cultural monument in Georgia, a fortress and a church combined into one. The most beautiful fortresses are found in Georgia. Machis-Tsikhe is located within the Lagodekhi Park.
Revisiting the history of this cultural monument, it's worth remembering that for a long time, the fortress served as the residence of the kings of Kakheti. Time is not kind to even such artistic monuments; by the 21st century, only small parts of this cultural heritage remain: some walls, a pit, a covered reservoir, and a few other ruins. A small church hall miraculously survived in the very center of the castle hall.

The fortress was built by Alexander II between 1574 and 1605. However, over time, the fortress began to lose its original appearance, and this monument required urgent reconstruction. It's worth noting that this monument of Georgian cultural art is quite impressive in size. Machi has two gorges facing each other.
The authorities responsible for Georgia's cultural heritage restored the fortress in 2016. They restored the cultural monument by grounding the interior of the fortress (a necessary step), freeing and restoring the cornices, and repairing the walls. Thanks to the timely restoration of this cultural heritage monument, thousands of tourists and locals can immerse themselves in history.
Now this fortress is located in one of the local parks and is easily accessible. Georgia's landmarks amaze with their size, grandeur, and natural setting. A visit to this place will leave you speechless, as Georgia's landmarks don't exactly invite that.




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Me encantaría visitarlo, pero, sinceramente, ¿es fácil llegar ahí? He escuchado que las carreteras en algunas partes de Georgia pueden ser un poco locas. ¡Gracias por compartir estas historias tan vibrantes!