Batonis-Tsikhe Fortress

Batonis-Tsikhe, which translates from Georgian as "Baton's Fortress," is a historical architectural monument of the 17th-18th centuries, located in Telavi, the capital of Georgia's eastern region, Kakheti. This complex includes the remains of the Persian castle of the Kakhetian kings, a museum with archaeological and ethnographic exhibits, manuscripts, rare publications, and military equipment, as well as an art gallery. In 2007, several buildings of the complex, including the castle, fortress wall, and royal chapel, were recognized as objects of national cultural heritage in Georgia. The entire complex was fully restored in 2018 to preserve its historical value and attract tourists.