Khertvisi

The stone fortress stands at an elevation of 1126 meters on a rocky mountain at the confluence of Mtkvari and Paravani rivers.

According to chronicles, Alexander the Great observed Khertvisi during his eastern campaign in the 4th century BCE before its reconstruction in 1000 CE.

The fortress includes remnants of a small church and other structures that exemplify traditional Georgian defensive architecture within its western section.

Visitors require sturdy footwear to explore the uneven terrain of the fortress grounds, which connect to neighboring sites through marked pathways.

The fortress maintained water supply through an underground tunnel system constructed in its northwestern section, demonstrating advanced medieval engineering.

Location: Aspindza Municipality

Location: Samtskhe–Javakheti

Inception: 10 century

Architectural style: architecture of Georgia

Part of: Vardzia-Khertvisi

GPS coordinates: 41.55596,43.08494

Latest update: May 11, 2025 08:37