Akhaltsikhe, Rabat fortress mosque

Located on the banks of the river Potskhovi Akhaltsikhe, sea level to 1,000 meters. Historical documents it is written that this ancient Georgian town and its old name was Lomsia been known. Guaram mampals built on the IX century. The city occupies both banks of the river. On the left bank of the mountainous town is the ancient part of. Sec. Rabat and the fortress, in which the former owners of the town - historic monument palace stood. Plain, on the right bank. Here town districts only XIX century was built in the hills of which are surrounded by. Some districts in the hill town Guria extends as far slope. In 1579 the city fell under the Ottoman empire, and since 1628 the province became the center of an empire. In 1829 in accordance with the Treaty of Akhaltsikhe fortress accession to the Russian Empire. The fight was held in Akhaltsikhe on August 9, 1828 -simagris castle walls of the Russian-Turkish war in which Russian troops fought ertmanets General Paskevich command and kios Magamed-Pasha Turkish army.
Rabat City is actually a city. Besides the historical fortresses, towers, churches and mosque there are a variety of modern facilities. For example: the tourist information center, a restaurant, a cafe, souvenir and clothing shops, a museum, a room, where visitors can see a model of the city of Akhaltsikhe, marriage bureau, turkuli baths, Pasha necropolis, citadel, an amphitheater, a wine cellar, where you can taste and buy Georgian wine . There are more than 24 brands of Georgian wine. Those tourists who are interested in a jewelry shop jewelry Georgian national handicrafts. The project reconstructed fortress two main streets. Rabat area around the tower is surrounded by traditional otkhi, which can climb the internal stairs and enjoying a fantastic view. Rabat attracts the viewer's attention to the aisles of the old buildings. The complex restoration of the state budget was allocated 26 million, which is equivalent to 15 million US dollars. Rabat fortress was fully restored and its former appearance. In August 2012, the complex was opened in Rabat.