Mestia is the administrative center of the Municipality of Mestia, located at 1,700 meters above sea level. There are many national, religious and defense buildings in Mestia, the “Machubi” House-Fortresses being one of the most distinguished. There are 3 ski slopes in Svaneti, which are used not only for amateur skiing but sports competitions as well. There is also a Historical-Ethnographic Museum in Mestia, which is often referred to as storage of Georgian treasures.
