Vardzia and Khertvisi: Exploring the Upper Mtkvari Valley
A day of rock-cut architecture, medieval painting and riverside landscapes to help you decide where to stop and what to check before setting out.
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Mtkvari River
The Mtkvari frames the upper valley where Vardzia and Khertvisi reveal an inhabited medieval frontier. The landscape combines river, fortress, terraces and stepped settlements, while Vardzia needs time for its chambers, tunnels, church and uneven levels.
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