Gori was an important military stronghold in the Middle Ages and maintains a strategic importance due to its location on the principal highway connecting eastern and western parts of Georgia.

Jul 29, 2024 · Explore the historic city of Gori, located in Georgia's Shida Kartli region, and discover a unique blend of medieval history and Soviet-era landmarks. From the imposing Gori Fortress to the …

Gori Fortress dominates the town of the same name from its rocky headland, offering stunning panoramic views of the area. Built in medieval times, it played a strategic role in Georgian history.

May 12, 2025 · The ultimate list of things to do in Gori, Georgia, plus a detailed transport guide for travelling from Tbilisi to Gori.

Gori is most famous for being the birthplace of Joseph Stalin. Today, surprisingly, it does not look much different from when Stalin ruled the USSR. Gori is a short drive from Uplistsikhe, an ancient Silk …

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 …

Nov 12, 2025 · Gori is Georgia in miniature: a hilltop stronghold over rivers and roads, a marketplace of ideas and goods, and a community that keeps rebuilding on very old stone.