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Delve into Askilauri in Georgia
Askilauri in the region of Georgia (general) is located in Georgia - some 21 mi or ( 34 km ) North-East of Tbilisi , the country's capital .
Local time in Askilauri is now 10:52 AM (Friday) . The local timezone is named " Asia/Tbilisi " with a UTC offset of 4 hours. Depending on your mobility, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: Tabriz, Erzurum, Vladikavkaz, Grozny, and Cherkessk. While being here, you might want to check out Tabriz . We discovered some clip posted online . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Askilauri ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
Videos
Shusha Hiking In Ujarma (part 1)
The band is hiking in nature to rest. ..
Road to Kakheti
Scenes of our drive to the Kakheti region ..
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Interesting facts about this location
Mutso
Mutso is a small village in Georgia. One of the former strongholds of the historic Georgian province of Khevsureti (now part of Mtskheta-Mtianeti region), it is located on a rocky mountain (1880 m) on the right bank of the Andakistskali river (ანდაქისწყალი).
Located at 41.78 45.15 (Lat./Long.); Less than 9 km away
2009 Georgian mutiny
The 2009 Georgian mutiny was a mutiny by a Georgian Army tank battalion based in Mukhrovani, Georgia, 30 kilometres east of the capital Tbilisi on 5 May 2009. It is not yet known how many soldiers took part. Later that day, the Georgian Ministry of Interior announced that the mutineers had surrendered. Some of its leaders, including the battalion's commander, were arrested; others managed to escape.
Located at 41.78 45.15 (Lat./Long.); Less than 9 km away
Patardzeuli
Patardzeuli, is a village in Eastern Georgia, Sagarejo District, Kakheti Region. It is famous mainly because of Georgian writer, Giorgi Leonidze, who was born in this village.
Located at 41.75 45.23 (Lat./Long.); Less than 14 km away
Battle of Martqopi
The Battle of Martqopi was a 1625 military confrontation between Georgia and Iran. The Georgians' 15,000 men strong force, led by general Giorgi Saakadze, annihilated a 30,000 men strong Iranian detachment of Shah-Abbas I. In spring 1625, in order to avoid a forthcoming revolt, Shah-Abbas I sent 60,000 of his troops into Georgia under the orders of Qarciha-Khan. He attempted to carry out the policy of wholesale massacre and deportation in Kartli.
Located at 41.79 45.02 (Lat./Long.); Less than 15 km away
Ikalto
Ikalto is a village about 10 km west of the town Telavi in the Kakheti region of Eastern Georgia. It is mostly known for its monastery complex and the Ikalto Academy. The Ikalto monastery was founded by Saint Zenon, one of the 13 Syrian Fathers, in the late 6th century. It was known as one of the most significant cultural-scholastic centres of Georgia.
Located at 41.94 45.38 (Lat./Long.); Less than 19 km away
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