Khertvisi Fortress

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The Khertvisi Fortress is one of the best preserved of Georgia’s fortification structures. Khertvisi was restored and reinforced several times.  Originally built on a rocky mountain at the confluence of the Mtkvari and Paravnistskali Rivers, it is the last point of the historical Javakheti region and the beginning of Meskheti. This monument represents a large ensemble of different structures and exceeds 100 m in length. According to the well-preserved inscription, the fortress wall was built in the XIV century and an inner fortress with thick walls and watch-towers were built within the outside wall.  With its little church dating back to 985, the remains of dwellings, auxiliary premises and bridges, as well as a tunnel going down to the river,  Khertvisi is the best illustration of the historical misfortunes of the region.   


The Khertvisi Fortress is one of the best preserved of Georgia’s fortification structures. Khertvisi was restored and reinforced several times.  Originally built on a rocky mountain at the confluence of the Mtkvari and Paravnistskali Rivers, it is the last point of the historical Javakheti region and the beginning of Meskheti. This monument represents a large ensemble of different structures and exceeds 100 m in length. According to the well-preserved inscription, the fortress wall was built in the XIV century and an inner fortress with thick walls and watch-towers were built within the outside wall.  With its little church dating back to 985, the remains of dwellings, auxiliary premises and bridges, as well as a tunnel going down to the river,  Khertvisi is the best illustration of the historical misfortunes of the region.   

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