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Delve into Otaraani in Georgia
Otaraani in the region of Georgia (general) is a city in Georgia - some 19 mi or ( 31 km ) North-East of Tbilisi , the country's capital .
Current time in Otaraani is now 11:18 AM (Tuesday) . The local timezone is named " Asia/Tbilisi " with a UTC offset of 4 hours. Depending on your travel modalities, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: Tabriz, Erzurum, Vladikavkaz, Grozny, and Cherkessk. While being here, make sure to check out Tabriz . We encountered some video on the web . 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 Otaraani ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Road to Kakheti
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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 8 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 8 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 13 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
Sagarejo
Sagarejo is a town in Kakheti, Georgia. It is situated 58 kilometres east of Georgia’s capital, Tbilisi, and has the population of 12,600 (2002 census). It serves as an administrative center of the Sagarejo district. The town is traditionally considered a chief settlement of the Gare-Kakheti area (Outer Kakheti). The settlement is first mentioned in written records in the 11th century under the name of Tvali, literally meaning "an eye". Later, it came to be known as Sagarejo, i.e.
Located at 41.73 45.33 (Lat./Long.); Less than 21 km away
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