Birtvisi Natural Monument Explained

Birtvisi Natural Monument
Iucn Category:III
Map:Georgia#Georgia Kvemo Kartli
Relief:1
Location: Georgia
Nearest City:Tetritsqaro
Coordinates:41.6089°N 44.5392°W
Area Km2:9.22
Established:2016
Governing Body:Agency of Protected Areas, Algeti National Park
Website:Demarcation Results’ implementation

Birtvisi Natural Monument (Georgian: ბირთვისის კლდეები) is a rocky landscape 5 km to the north from village Tbisi in the Tetritsqaro Municipality in Kvemo Kartli region of Georgia,[1] adjacent to the Algeti National Park, south-west of the nation's capital Tbilisi. [2] Birtvisi rocks elevation 950-1050 meters above sea level. [3] Scenic landscape with volcanic rocks [4] in the gorge of Algeti River belongs to outskirts of Trialeti Range.Formidable natural obstacles of canyons [5] and cliffs provided ideal location for historic Birtvisi Fortress, now in ruins. Birtvisi Fortress 6-7 km access road starts at the east of the village Partskhisi.

Birtvisi Natural Monument is managed by Algeti National Park administration.[6] [7] [8]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Birtvisi in Georgia. Protected Planet. 2018-11-01.
  2. http://apa.gov.ge/en/media/demarcation-results-implementation.page Demarcation Results’ implementation
  3. https://carsandrooms.ge/kvemo-kartli-2/ Birtvisi rocks
  4. https://theculturetrip.com/europe/georgia/articles/14-natural-wonders-georgia-bucket-list/ Birtvisi Rocks
  5. http://www.paata.ge/birtvisi_en.html Birtvisi Canyon – The Rock Labyrinth
  6. Gizo Chelidze Georgia Environmental Performance Reviews. Third Review Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources Protection of Georgia, United Nations Economic Commission for Europe. 2016
  7. http://www.dpa.gov.ge/index.php?site-id=5&page=1&id=221 Protected Areas: Algeti National Park
  8. ბირთვისის ციხე