Introduction to the foothills of Surolak Mountain: The foothills preserve ancient buildings such as nunneries from the 17th to 19th centuries and churches from the 18th century from south to north. On the ridge, there are ruined ancient castles and the huge "Mother Georgia" statue built after World War II. Going north along the rugged mountain road on the ridge, you will find the ruins of the ancient Tbilisi Castle built in the 4th century AD. Other monuments include the Palace of Queen Darezhan and the Palace Church.