Gyumri (IATA: LWN) is the nearest airport to it, situated just 130 km to the south-east.
Tourist attractions in Khertvie
1. Khertvisi
Khertvisi fortress (Georgian: ხერთვისის ციხე) is one of the oldest fortresses in Georgia and was functional throughout the Georgian feudal period. It is situated in Southern Georgia, in Meskheti region. The fortress was first built in the 2nd century BC. The church was built in 985, and the present walls were built in 1354. As the legend says, Khertvisi was destroyed by Alexander the Great.
2. Vanis Kvabebi
Vanis Kvabebi (ქართული. ვანის ქვაბები; English. Vani's Caves) is a cave monastery in Samtskhe-Javakheti region of Georgia near Aspindza town and the more famous cave city of Vardzia. The complex dates from 8th century and consists of a defensive wall built in 1204 and a maze of tunnels running on several levels in the side of the mountain.
If you have seen everything in Khertvie already, take a look on the outskirts of the town. Are you fancy to travel around a bit? Here is our list:
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