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Delve into K'vishkhet'i in Georgia
K'vishkhet'i in the region of Shida Kartli is a city in Georgia - some 71 mi or ( 114 km ) West of Tbilisi , the country's capital .
Current time in K'vishkhet'i is now 09:34 PM (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, Vladikavkaz, Grozny, Zvare, and Zestap'oni. 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 K'vishkhet'i ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Ночной Тбилиси
столица и крупнейший город Грузии Тбилиси. www.georgia.travel ..
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Interesting facts about this location
Kvishkheti
The village Kvishkheti is located in the Khashuri district of the Shida Kartli region in the Republic of Georgia. It is situated between the Likhi mountain range to the west and the Trialeti range to the east, and the Mtkvari River flows nearby. Kvishkheti's historical significance mainly comes from the 17th and 19th centuries. At the beginning of the 17th century Abbas I, Shah of Iran, drove the Turks out of Armenia, Kartli (Iberia) and Kakheti. The Turkish yoke was superseded by that of Iran.
Located at 41.96 43.50 (Lat./Long.); Less than 1 km away
Battle of Tashiskari
The Battle of Tashiskari was fought between the Georgians and the Turks at the village of Tashiskari on June 16, 1609. The Georgians, led by Giorgi Saakadze won a victory over the Turks.
Located at 41.95 43.49 (Lat./Long.); Less than 2 km away
Surami Pass
The Surami Pass is a mountain pass in the Likhi Range of Georgia with an altitude of 949 metres . The pass connects the western and eastern part of Georgia. A railroad (in the tunnel) runs through the pass, as well as the Zestaponi-Khashuri highway. Rail service through Suramsky pass was opened in 1872. The rail line was electrified in 1933.
Located at 42.03 43.50 (Lat./Long.); Less than 7 km away
Surami
Surami is a small town in Georgia’s Shida Kartli region with the population of 9,800 (2002 Georgia Census). It is a popular mountain climatic resort and a home to a medieval fortress.
Located at 42.02 43.55 (Lat./Long.); Less than 7 km away
Rikoti Pass
The Rikoti Pass is a mountain pass in the southern portion of the Likhi Range, a spur of the Greater Caucasus which divides Georgia into its western and eastern parts. The Tbilisi-Kutaisi highway connecting the two major cities of Georgia runs through the pass in a rock-cut tunnel of 1,722 m . length which was constructed in 1982.
Located at 42.05 43.49 (Lat./Long.); Less than 9 km away
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