Ratscha-Letschchumi und Niederswanetien

Racha-Lechkhumi and Kvemo Svaneti Essentials

Racha-Lechkhumi and Kvemo Svaneti offer a concentrated look at Georgia’s high-altitude heritage and natural landscapes. The region is home to the 11th-century Nikortsminda Cathedral, famous for its stone masonry, and the 19th-century Oni Synagogue. Natural features include the expansive Shaori Reservoir and the 2,623-meter Zagaro Pass, which connects Lentekhi to Ushguli. Local history is preserved in the museums of Oni and Tsageri, while the ruins of Mindatsikhe Castle overlook the Rioni River valley.