Svan towers, Ushguli

Name: Svan towers
Address: Ushguli, Georgia

#1 among attractions in Ushguli

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Svan towers refers to the tower houses built as defensive dwellings in the Georgian historical region of Svaneti. These towers are unique to the region and were primarily built between the 9th and 12th centuries, during the Georgian Golden Age. However, the origins of the tower likely date back to prehistory. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 42°54'59"N, 43°0'41"E

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Ushguli Georgia

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Svan towers – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Ethnographic museum, Lamaria, Spring.

~1490 ftNE
42°55'5"N • 43°0'59"E
Ethnographic museum, Ushguli
8 min walk • Museum
0.4 miE
42°55'6"N • 43°1'12"E
Lamaria, Ushguli
12 min walk • Church
1.3 miS
42°53'52"N • 43°0'32"E
Spring, Chazhashi
33 min walk • Nature, Natural attraction, Hot springs