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Ushguli

Ushguli comprises several villages in Upper Svaneti, with tower houses, churches and a living cultural landscape. Chazhashi contains the World Heritage component; access depends on road conditions and the season.

Ushguli
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The place

What makes it special

  • Chazhashi’s tower houses, churches and traditional settlement pattern.
  • A lived-in cultural landscape in Upper Svaneti.
  • A continuation from Mestia for travellers with extra time.
Chazhashi
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Ushguli
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Ushguli

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Svan towers and stone houses in Mestia with Caucasus mountains behind.

Mestia and Chalaadi: a base for understanding Upper Svaneti

Two days in Mestia let you combine manuscripts, Svan towers and a hike to Chalaadi Glacier before deciding whether to continue to Ushguli.

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Profile updated: 23/09/2026