Metekhi Church, was built in 1289 by King Demetre II, although the former church stood here already in 5th century. In 12th century royal palace was moved near the church, as "the area near palace". The Church was destroyed the Matekhi and later repaired several times. Under Russian rule the site was the home of the infamous Metekhi jail. (This holy church and Bridge that is close by are associated with many Christian saints.
Narikala fortress or Shuris Tsikhe - the Rival Fortress, is the ancient site of Tbilisi built in 4th c. Much of what we see today, dates from (the 8th -12th cc.) With its unique strategic location both local rulers and foreign invaders looked to make Narikala their headquarters. The Shakhtakhti Tower was built as an observatory. Archaelogical research in 1967 revealed that there was a twelfth century church inside the Narikala complex. The church was rebuilt in 1996 and designed in keeping with the fortress surrounding it. The interior is decorated with frescoes, depicting both biblical scenes and the history of Georgia.
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