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Gori (Georgian: გორი) is a city in eastern Georgia, which serves as the regional capital of Shida Kartli and is located at the confluence of two rivers, the Mtkvari and the Liakhvi. Gori is the fifth most populous city in Georgia.
Gori is perhaps most famous as the birthplace of the Soviet Dictator Stalin, but there is so much more to the city than its most infamous former resident. A visit to Gori will see you discovering a dynamic, youthful city, and learning about its past all at the same time.
- Join the Gori Free Walking Tour with Zhana. If you want to get to the heart of Gori and experience a city few tourists take the time for, sign up for the Gori Free Walking Tour.
- Climb to the top of Gori Fortress. Gori’s most distinguished landmark dates back to the 7th century when a fortified castle was built atop the city’s only hill.
- The Memorial of Georgian War Heroes. There are a number of different paths that wind their way up to Gori Fortress. On the eastern side of the hill, the pathway that starts behind the Church of the Holy Archangels features an interesting sculptural park at its foot.
- Admire the heritage architecture in Gori old town. I certainly wasn’t expecting to find heritage architecture in Gori, so I was taken aback when our guesthouse host, Lia, pointed out Gori old town on her city map.
Gori, city, administrative centre of Gori rayon (sector), eastern Georgia, on the Kura River. Gori is one of the oldest cities in Georgia, founded in the 7th century ce as Tontio. Before the Russian Revolution of 1917, it was a small administrative and market centre. Soviet dictator Joseph Stalin.
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Gori Fortress (Georgian: გორის ციხე, "Goris Tsikhe") is a medieval citadel in Georgia, situated above the city of Gori on a rocky hill. Standing on the hilltop, the fortress's outlines follow the natural relief, hence the irregular shape.
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Apr 14, 2023 · Gori, a city in Georgia’s Shida Kartli Region, serves as the administrative center for Gori Municipality and is home to the Samtavisi and Gori Eparchy. Located at the confluence of the Mtkvari and Didi Liakhvi rivers, 588 meters above sea level, it is a vital transport hub with a railway line to Tskhinvali, proximity to major ...
