Last Updated: October 8, 2026Categories: Architecture of Georgia, Kakheti, Mtskheta-Mtianeti, SvanetiTags: Khevsureti, Svaneti, Tusheti, UNESCO18.8 min readExplore the distinct stone tower traditions of Georgia's Greater Caucasus regions: Svaneti, Khevsureti, and Tusheti. While often grouped together, each region built unique defenses shaped by terrain, local threats, and social structure. Discover how individual household towers in Svaneti, fortified village blocks in Khevsureti, and pastoral lookout towers in Tusheti protected these mountain communities.
Last Updated: September 11, 2026Categories: Architecture of Georgia, Mtskheta-MtianetiTags: Churches of Georgia, Mtskheta, UNESCO10.7 min readSvetitskhoveli Cathedral is Mtskheta’s monumental 11th-century church and one of Georgia’s most important religious and historical sites. Learn about the Living Pillar tradition, royal tombs, architecture, dress code and the easiest ways to visit from Tbilisi.
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