Shorapan fortress

Shorapan fortress is a historical landmark, which is located in the town of Shorapani near Zestafoni (Georgia). According to legend, the fortress was built in the 1-3 centuries BC and was intended for protection from enemies. Shorapani fortress is a monument of antiquity, since the mention of the town of Shorapani can be found in the legends of Ancient Greece.

To visit the ruins of the fortress, you should go on the road along the Tbilisi-Kutaisi highway. Without reaching the eastern outskirts of Zestafoni, you need to turn north, cross the Dzirulu River, reach the railway line and go on it to the left. The path lies under the walls of the Shorapan fortress. The last obstacle is the bridge over the railway, passing which, you will find yourself on the road to the castle.