most high-altitude settlement in europe - ushguli,svanetia,georgia.famous for its tribal fortified towers, unesco heritage

altitude ancient architecture asian building castle caucasus defend destination eastern ethnic europe famous fort fortification fortified fortress georgia heritage high highest house its journey landmark medieval mestia military most mountain mountainous mountains nature old oriental outdoors overcast protection river rural scenery settlement stone structure svaneti svanetia tourism tower towers traditional travel tribal trip unesco upper ushguli village water weather