Meskheti’s Historical Treasures You Must See!

Your first glimpse of Meskheti is of rocky gorges, hilltop fortresses and old stone houses. Together, they give the region a rugged air. Yet a visit to its villages reveals another Meskheti: warm and homely, where your hosts offer treats they have made themselves and share forgotten stories of the past.

The character of this place lives in its architecture as much as in its food. How people built their homes, defended themselves against enemies and stored provisions for winter: these stories gradually bring you closer to the people who have kept Meskheti’s traditions alive.

In Saro, the sheer scale of the cyclopean structures becomes especially striking when you stand beside their enormous boulders. The old Meskhetian houses stay with you for different reasons: their timber roofing, their hearths and the way their interiors are arranged.

As you approach Khertvisi, the fortress’s setting is the first thing that catches your eye. Rising above the confluence of the Mtkvari and Paravani rivers, it seems to be an extension of the rock itself. The rivers flow below, the fortress walls stand above, and you find yourself wondering how much this place has witnessed.

Then comes the time to meet your hosts. You taste Meskhetian treats, try your hand at local dishes in a cooking class and end the day with a traditional dinner that reveals the true taste of Meskheti.

With Travel Art, you will come to know Meskheti through its history, its people and its flavours. Join our tours, and let’s discover its true taste together!