Khertvisi Fortress

Love any fortress

Khertvisi fortress is one of the oldest fortresses in Georgia ; even Alexander The Great gets a mention. As always with these structures, it holds a strategic position, sitting on a rocky hilltop, con...

Worth the visit ...

The Khertvisi fortress is said to be one of the oldest and best preserved fortress in Georgia. Built on a rocky hill it consists of a citadel and wall. The scenary setting is really outstanding. I jus...

Attractive Fortress

We didn't climb up as our tour didn't allow enough time but it is a stunning fortress to view from below and from the road on the other side. Would think it is worth the climb up to see through it.

Imposing

This is an imposing fortress. It is easily seen from the highway but it is worth stopping to have a look. There are great photo opportunities from the bridge across the river.

Worth a stop. At the heart Georgian pride in their history

In a country full of so many fortresses, monasteries, and other assorted ruins, not all of them can rate a 5. A stop in Khertvisi is worth it to see how ancient trade routes were protected. Really coo...