Narikala

{{Short description|Ancient fortress overlooking Tbilisi, Georgia (country)}}

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| native_name = ნარიყალა

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| location = Tbilisi

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| country = Georgia

| image = Tbilisi IMG 8846 1920.jpg

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| built = 4th Century

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| materials = Stones and Brick

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| condition = Ruined

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| designation1 = Cultural Heritage Monument of Georgia

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| designation1_date = {{start date and age|2007|10|01}}

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| designation1_number = 4696

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Narikala ({{lang-ka|ნარიყალა}}, {{IPA|ka|naɾiχʼaɫa|pron}}) is an ancient fortress overlooking Tbilisi, the capital of Georgia, and the Mtkvari (Kura) River. The fortress consists of two walled sections on a steep hill between the sulfur baths and the botanical gardens of Tbilisi. On the lower court there is the recently restored St Nicholas church. Newly built in 1996–1997, it replaces the original 13th-century church that was destroyed in a fire. The new church is of "prescribed cross" type, having doors on three sides.[http://georgiaabout.com/2012/06/28/about-sights-narikala-fortress/ About Sights – Narikala Fortress] The internal part of the church is decorated with the frescos showing scenes from both the Bible and the history of Georgia.[http://www.advantour.com/georgia/tbilisi/narikala.htm Narikala Fortress in Tbilisi]