Georgia | The Great Caucasus

The prominent towers of Mestia were used as lookout points, and during emergencies they served as refuges for each family, who lived in the living quarters in their lower sections, and which even had stables for livestock. Currently, these medieval fortresses are still private property and looking out the window, you can see a beautiful mountain range and mighty Mount Ushba, one of the most important peaks in the country. It is 4,700 metres high and known as the “Matterhorn of the Caucasus”. It is one of th