Trail to Svaneti

Situated on the southern slopes of the central Caucasus Mountains and surrounded by 3,000–5,000 meter peaks, Svaneti is the highest inhabited area in the Caucasus. Four of the 10 highest peaks of the Caucasus are located in the region. The highest mountain in Georgia, Mount Shkhara at 5,201 meters (17,059 feet), is located in the province. Mestia always been regarded as a major community of Zemo or Upper Svaneti province. It was formerly known as Seti. Despite its small size, the city for centuries was a major cultural center of Georgia and there are many medieval monuments. Such as churches and forts, included in a list of UNESCO.