Castle of Rukhi — Local services in Samegrelo-Upper Svaneti

Rukhi Castle was built in the middle of the XVII century by Prince Levan II Dadiani (1647). The castle was an important fortification of Samegrelo. Principality as the Transcaucasian Road from Samegrelo passed through Abkhazia and the North Caucasus creating favorable conditions for trade. This fortress-city was also important for the protection of the ruler's residence in Zugdidi. At times of enemy invasion, the population could easily and quickly find shelter in the castle and hide their goods and property. The castle corsists of a citadel and a lower courtyard. At both ends of its oblong courtyard, towers were erected. The fortress is surrounded by 10–12 metre walls and the lower part of the Rukhi fortress is walled at a height of 8-10 metres with military ramparts on the top. There is another tower in the southwestern part of the wall. Currently, only four floors and a small part of the fifth floor of the tower remain. There are fireplaces and loopholes on every floor. The fort is built of cobble stone. There was also a spring in the castle, which could have been in the western corner, where today there is a small depression. Rukhi Castle lost its value as a defensive structure at the beginning of the XIX century. In 2019, Rukhi Catle was granted the status of a cultural heritage...

Rukhi Fortress is located in Samegrelo, in the village of Rukhi, Zugdidi Municipality. According to Vakhushti Bagrationi, it was built by Levan II Dadiani in 1647. Gray Castle was an important and well-fortified fortification of the Samegrelo principality in the late Middle Ages. Its location also contributed to the protection of the fortress. The main purpose of establishing the fortress-city was to develop trade in Samegrelo and to have a strong stronghold against the Ottomans in...

Very interesting and historical place. Castle of Rukhi was built in 17th century, now its abandoned but you can see very beautiful sights.

There is no direct road to the top of the castle but you can still climb there, its so green and refreshing, with beautiful views on this region 😊 Also if you will need any information about this place you can always ask locals, they are so eager to show you around and tell some stories...