Overview
A community of villages crowded with medieval Svan towers at the head of the Enguri valley, beneath Shkhara, Georgia's highest peak. Part of the Upper Svaneti UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Good to know
Mountain roads can close after heavy snow or rockfall — check current conditions locally before setting out.
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Location referenced from public sources
Not yet checked on site by Arround The Georgia. Data retrieved 16 October 2026.
- Wikidata Q1011028 · CC0 1.0
This entry is part of Arround The Georgia’s development dataset. Names and coordinates are taken from cited public sources; descriptions are editorial summaries.
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