Kakheti is one of the best places in Georgia to discover

Georgia is famous for its culture, hospitability, cuisine, nature and many other things. One of the best places to discover all of these things is Kakheti  located in eastern Georgia from the historical province of Kakheti to the mountains of Tusheti. The capital of this region is Telavi, and despite Telavi, it has 7 administrative districts.

Georgia is famous for its culture, hospitability, cuisine, nature and many other things. One of the best places to discover all of these things is Kakheti  located in eastern Georgia from the historical province of Kakheti to the mountains of Tusheti. The capital of this region is Telavi, and despite Telavi, it has 7 administrative districts.

Kakheti is considered as a wine region. Now in November, you can find newly pressed wine in the Kakheti region. While traveling in Kakheti, you meet many wineries such as Tsinandali winery, Khareba winery, etc. Each of them has its vineyards and make local wine.

Kakheti region is best known for three cities: Telavi, Signagi, and Kvareli. These cities are full of Georgian cultural monuments, beautiful nature.

Telavi

Telavi is the capital of Kakheti region from ancient times. It has a lot of  historically important buildings. The Old Walls,  was the fortress of the first Kakhetian king. It built in the 9-10th century. The church of St.Mary  dated at  16th century.  The church of Holy Trinity dated at the 6th century. The only well-preserved fortress from medieval Georgia called Fortress of Master(“Batonis Tsikhe”) is located in Telavi. Telavi region also includes Alaverdi Catherdral (dated at 11th century), Ikalto Academy where Georgian famous writer Shota Rustaveli studied. Shuamta, the complex of three different churches from different periods, and Tsinandali Gardens – the residency of the Chavchavadze family. Despite city sightseeing, you can enjoy the great view of the Caucasian range. Besides you can  spend time in wonderful cafes and restaurants.

Signagi

Signagi is another famous city in Kakheti Region. It is known as the “city of love” because many couples visit  for getting married. The city was built in the 18th century during the time of King Erekle. It has one fortress with walls about 2 km long and with 25 towers and 5 entrances.  While visiting Signagi, you can enjoy the view of Alazani Valley. Moreover,  you can visit Bodbe Monastery located near  the city. Bodbe Monastery was built in the 9th century and this is the place where the remains of St.Nino are preserved.

Kvareli

Kvareli is a town in the northeastern part of Kakheti. It was the birthplace of Georgian writer  Ilia Chavchavadze. And one of the local museum is the house of Ilia Chavchavadze.  This area is the center of Kakheti wine-producing. It is  famous for the Kindzmarauli red semisweet wine. You can enjoy the Nekresi Monastery complex, museum of Gremi, and different wineries, such as Khareba, Graneli, and other. And the Kindzmarauli corporation wine house.

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