Why visit
Lebaiskari Fortress, built in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, once controlled one of Khevsureti's main roads and is a fine example of mountain defensive architecture. It stands close to the road to Shatili.
What to expect
Kistani, further on, was a fortified village built in terraces on a steep mountainside, with each roof serving as the next house's terrace. Today it is mostly ruined, but its fortress is one of the best-preserved structures.
Plan your visit
Allow30 min–1.5 hr · for short stops on the way to Shatili
AreaOn the road to Shatili · roadside stops
Before you go
Ask your driver to build in time for the stops. Walls and terraces are fragile, so keep off unstable stonework.
Allow extra time
Visit times are estimates for this activity only. Travel, queues and breaks are extra.
