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Shatili
9 Hotel Rooms Shatili is a remarkable complex of medieval to early modern fortresses and fortified dwellings made of stone and mortar. This complex served as both a residential area and a fortress that protected the northeastern borders of the country.
“Front Castle” is situated in Shatili, known as the tower town. It is the first castle you will encounter upon entering Shatili.
The tower “Front Castle” is ancestral property, which has been passed down through generations. Hotel “Front Castle” is a family-owned establishment. The family resided in the building for several years. Since 2005, they have been welcoming and accommodating tourists.
The property is located 12.7 km from Muts’o, 16.1 km from Khonischala, and 17.7 km from Ardoti. The nearest airport is Tbilisi International Airport, which is situated 167.4 km away from the hotel.
The hotel features a bar and a garden, as well as a terrace. The rooms come with shared bathrooms.
The price for a double room, including breakfast and dinner for 2 people, is $98.
Located in the deep Arghuni gorge at approximate 1,400 meters, the village is actually a unique complex of medieval-to-early modern fortresses and fortified dwellings of stone and mortar which functioned both as a residential area and a fortress guarding the northeastern outskirts of the country. The fortress consists of the terraced structures dominated by flat-roofed dwellings and some 60 towers which cluster together to create a single chain of fortifications.Unique architectural methods and thought are realised in Shatili: selection of location, development of the land with complicated relief, rational land tenure, multifunctionalism, vertical zoning of construction, optimal orientation.Both single monuments and the overall urban structure with their characteristic components (towers, residential complexes, sowing, chapels) are of special importance.Shatili was once part of the Kingdom of Kakheti.The population of Shatili, along with that of most of the Khevsureti, was resettled under the pressure from the Soviet authorities to the plains in the early 1950s.[2] In the 1960s, the exotic landscape of the empty village was used as a setting for a series of Georgian films about the past life of the highlanders.[3]Shatili is still inhabited by a dozen or so families, but is inaccessible by road during wintertime. The village is a favourite destination for tourists and mountain trekkers.
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Shorena, the proud owner of the "Front Castle," is deeply passionate about preserving her family's medieval heritage. With unwavering determination, she transformed the ancient tower into a charming hotel, realizing her dream in 2005. Today, her historic establishment warmly welcomes guests from every corner of the globe, offering them an unforgettable glimpse into the past.
