Place to visit
Fortaleza de Zakagori, Georgia: what it is and when to go
Fortaleza de Zakagori is a cultural heritage monument in Georgia (ზაქაგორის ციხე), at 2,243 m above sea level. Interests: History. The best time to visit is July to September, a short season because of the altitude. In June there are 15 h 07 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 53. 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
- Cultural heritage monument in Georgia · History
- Local name
- ზაქაგორის ციხე
- Where
- Georgia
- Elevation
- 2,243 m
- Best time
- July to September.
- Nearest airport
- TBS Tbilisi, 115 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 42.6115, 44.37398
What it is and where
Fortaleza de Zakagori is a cultural heritage monument in Georgia (ზაქაგორის ციხე), at 2,243 m above sea level.
Its coordinates are 42.6115, 44.37398; the nearest main airport is Tbilisi International Airport (TBS, Tbilisi), 115 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 Fortaleza de Zakagori is July to September, and the season is short because it sits at 2,243 m: above 1,800 m there is snow until June and it returns in October.
- JanBetter not9:12
- FebBetter not10:20
- MarBetter not11:39
- AprBetter not13:10
- MayBetter not14:26
- JunPossible15:07
- JulBest time14:50
- AugBest time13:44
- SepBest time12:16
- OctPossible10:48
- NovBetter not9:31
- DecBetter not8:53
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 07 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 53. 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
- Gora KasaraMountain in Georgia2.9 km
- Truso Travertines Natural MonumentTravertine formations in Truso Valley, Kazbegi Municipality, Georgia5.5 km
- Kalitsadi Lake TrailHiking5.8 km
- LaghztsitiMountain in South Ossetia, Georgia7.7 km
- Maghrandvaleti GlacierGlacier7.8 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 Fortaleza de Zakagori?
It is a cultural heritage monument in Georgia (ზაქაგორის ციხე in the local language).
When is the best time to visit Fortaleza de Zakagori?
July to September, and it is worth checking carefully: at 2,243 m the season is shorter than lower down. In June there are 15 h 07 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 53.
How do you get to Fortaleza de Zakagori?
The nearest main airport is Tbilisi International Airport (TBS), 115 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 Gora Kasara, Truso Travertines Natural Monument, Kalitsadi Lake Trail. 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.
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- 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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