Place to visit
Bakhtrioni, Georgia: what it is and when to go
Bakhtrioni is a 17th century fortress in Georgia (ბახტრიონი). Interests: History. The best time to visit is April to October. In June there are 15 h 03 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 57. It has articles in 7 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Georgia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- 17th century fortress in Georgia · History
- Local name
- ბახტრიონი
- Where
- Georgia
- Best time
- April to October.
- Nearest airport
- TBS Tbilisi, 49 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 42.05183, 45.242
What it is and where
Bakhtrioni is a 17th century fortress in Georgia (ბახტრიონი). It has articles in 7 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Georgia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
Its coordinates are 42.05183, 45.242; the nearest main airport is Tbilisi International Airport (TBS, Tbilisi), 49 km as the crow flies. How to get around Georgia (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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It is one of the History places in Georgia. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Bakhtrioni is April to October.
- JanPossible9:16
- FebPossible10:22
- MarPossible11:40
- AprBest time13:09
- MayBest time14:23
- JunBest time15:03
- JulBest time14:47
- AugBest time13:42
- SepBest time12:16
- OctBest time10:50
- NovPossible9:34
- DecPossible8:57
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 03 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 57. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Georgia in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Georgia
To enter Georgia there are 8 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid Spanish ID card (DNI) or passport, and up to a year's stay”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Georgia checklist. Currency: Georgian lari (GEL); plugs: Type C and F · 220 V · 50 Hz (the same plug as in Spain); emergencies: 112 for everything.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Akhmeta Wine HouseWinery3.4 km
- GoristaviMountain in Georgia4.3 km
- Matani monasteryTemples8.4 km
- Did-AskilianiMountain in Georgia9.2 km
- Alaverdi MonasteryGeorgian Eastern Orthodox monastery in the region of Kakheti, Georgia11 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Georgia guide.
More in Georgia: History
- Pitsunda
- Gelati Monastery: monastery in Georgia, Caucasus
- Bagrati Cathedral: cathedral in Georgia
- Dmanisi
- Jvari Monastery: monastery in Georgia (country)
- Svetitskhoveli Cathedral: cathedral in Mtskheta, Georgia
Every Georgia place under History, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Bakhtrioni?
It is a 17th century fortress in Georgia (ბახტრიონი in the local language). It has articles in 7 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Georgia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Bakhtrioni?
April to October. In June there are 15 h 03 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 57.
How do you get to Bakhtrioni?
The nearest main airport is Tbilisi International Airport (TBS), 49 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Georgia is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Georgia map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Akhmeta Wine House, Goristavi, Matani monastery. The rest is in the Georgia guide.
Keep reading
- History220 places for history in Georgia, from Pitsunda to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: April to October. Each with its own season by altitude and daylight.
- GeorgiaBefore travelling to Georgia: 8 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. Georgia has one of the most generous entry policies in the world: Spanish citizens can…
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
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