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Georgia for tourists. Kakheti
Kakheti This is a region of Georgia located east of Tbilisi and is the most important wine-growing region.
In Kakheti there are many attractions that are worth the attention of tourists: monasteries, fortresses, cities, natural monuments.
Of the monasteries in Kakheti it is worth visiting Alaverdi, Bodbe cave monastery David Gareji and Ikalto.
The most revered temple in Kakheti can be called Alaverdi & mdash; second highest in the state. Local monks here grow grapes and make delicious wine.
David Gareji & mdash; it is not one monastery, but a whole complex. It is so huge that it is simply impossible to get around it, so there is an excursion for tourists, which includes a visit to the David Lavra and the Tetri-Udabno Monastery. It offers stunning views of Armenia and Azerbaijan.
Ikalto is famous for being one of the oldest Georgian monasteries. Shota Rustaveli studied at the Academy located here.
Saint Nino is buried in Bodbe Monastery. The monastery offers views of the picturesque Alazani Valley.
If you do not like visiting monasteries, then you can go to one of the most beautiful cities in Kakheti & mdash; Sighnaghi or Telavi.
Sighnaghi & mdash; this is a chic romantic corner of Europe with cobbled streets, where everything surrounding is far from the real life of Georgians, but it's worth to come here for a special atmosphere, because it is a real city of love. At the local wedding palace you can sign without the hassle and unnecessary paperwork. The town underwent a massive restoration, so here every house, every pebble stone is pleasing to the eye.
Telavi & mdash; historical center of Kakheti. In the city and its environs you can visit the castle of Batonistsikhe, the Alaverdi and Ikalto monastery, the Gremi fortress, Tsinandali wine cellars and the Chavchavadze house-museum.
If you cannot imagine your vacation without nature, then Kakheti will not disappoint you. There are 10 reserves and national parks. Worth visiting Vashlovani, Lagodekhi and Tusheti.