K A K H E T I
S i g n a g i
Sighnaghi - is a small town in Kakheti region, now so- called as Love Town. Town with lots of traditions was always art and cultural centre and it has always attracted a lot of visitors. Sighnaghi was reconstructed in XXI century. Here you can see XVII-XVIII century. Fortress surrounded the town, XVIII century. Church dedicated to St. George and etc.
T e l a v i
Telavi - Historical capital of Kakheti region. In the heart of Telavi there is fence of the fortress, It was the residence of the kings of Kakheti. The fence is erected a fortress wall with tall towers. the historical territory of the fortress is a monument of the great king Erekle II who was born in 1720 and died in 1798
In Telavi there is almost 900 years old giant maple tree which is one of the oldest monuments of the city. It is near the fortress, It is 36 meters high, the edge of steam is 12 m and the diameter is 35 m. They say that it is as old as the great king of Georgia - Tamari.
K h v a r e l i
Kvareli - is a town in Kakheti. You can see Ilia chavchavadze House museum and Georgian theatre director Kote Marjanishvili House museum.
There is extremely attractive and stunning Ilia lake in Kvareli. The area is in the center of the Kakheti wine-producing region, and the town itself is known for its Kindzmarauli wine, a semisweet red variety.
I k h a l t o
Ikalto - is located in the Kakheti region. It is about 10 k.m. of the town Telavi. It is mostly known for its monastery complex and the Ikalto Academy. It was known as one of the most significant cultural and educational centres of Georgia which built in 1120. Accorging to a legend. famous Georgian poet Shota rustaveli studied there. There are several churches on the monastery grounds- the main church Khvataeba was built in IX century in which saint zenon had been buried.
N e k r e s i
Nekresi Monastery - is one of the oldest christian monastry complex in Kakheti regiaon of Georgian and was founded by st. Abibos Nekreseli. one of the famous thirteen Syrian fathers. The church was built in IV century, and it is possible to see monastery now , resently, the oldest sample of Georgian alphabet was founded in Nekresi. It is the only church in Georgia to which pig can be sacrificed.
G r e m i
Gremi - is located in Kakheti in the Kvareli district, on the left side of the river Alazani. Gremi was the capital of the kingdom of Kakheti in the 16th and 17th centuries. The Archangels church complex is located on a hill and composed of the church of the Archangels Michael and Gabriel itself. the church was constructed at the behest of king Levan of Kakheti. the bell-tower also houses a museum where several archaeological artifacts and the 16th century cannon are displayed. the walls are painted with portraits. Levan of Kakheti was burried here.one of the most famous work "Gmirta Varami" by Levan Gotua is devoted that heroic era.
A l a v e r d i
Alavedi - is located in the Akhmeta region of Kakheti. In the heart of the river Alazani valley. Alaverdi monastery is Georgian Orthodox monastery. The church was founded by the Assyrian monk Yoseb Alaverdeli in VI century. The great church was built in XI century. It is the most amazing monument with a height of 55 meters. length - 42 m wifth - 27 meters . alaverdi Cathedral is the tallest religion building in Georgia.
B o d b e
Bodbe convent complex and episcopacy center is situated in 2km. distance from town Signagi. The main church – three-nave basilica is built on the grave of St. Nino – the enlightener of Georgians. It belongs to the Early Feudal Age from the point of architectural shapes, but today its appearance has changed. The church was reconstructed and painted in XIX c. Now there is a nunnery and miracle spring
Reserve of Lagodekhi
Lagodekhi Protected Areas are located in the extreme northeastern part of Georgia, in Lagodekhi municipality and include Lagodekhi Strict Nature Reserve and Lagodekhi Managed Reserve.
Shuamta
Shuamta - Shuamta monastery is located in Kakheti, about 10 km from the town of Telavi. The monastery got its name because of its location "Shuamta" means among the mountains. There are three churches in the area. A rtiple have basilica of 5th century. Cross domed church on the sitemwas bilt in VI century and cross monastery type building which was built in VII century.
Tsinandali
Tsinandali village is famous for the best vine species. The winery was founded on the basis of prince estate in 1889 y. The wine tasting is still possible in the winery where the unique wine collection is kept. The residence of Alexandre Chavchavadze who was a romantic poet and the prince of Kakheti is built there. There is the beautiful English Park designed by French designer – Arnold Regeli, in front of the Palace. You can see the monument of Georgian Architecture – Saparasi church in this village. Also the archaeological monument of Hellenistic and Antique Age has been revealed near it
Ujarma
Ujarma - historic fortress in Georgia. Located in the north of the village Ujarma 4 km away, near Gombori secondary road, near Tbilisi and Telavi, historical and geographic province outside the region, on the right bank of the river Iori.
Build Ujarma periods III-IV centuries, the king's reign aspaguris considered.
