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Discover Mekheti in Georgia
Mekheti in the region of Shida Kartli is a place located in Georgia - some 51 mi or ( 82 km ) West of Tbilisi , the country's capital .
Local time in Mekheti is now 10:11 AM (Tuesday) . The local timezone is named " Asia/Tbilisi " with a UTC offset of 4 hours. Depending on your mobility, these larger cities might be interesting for you: Tabriz, Erzurum, Vladikavkaz, Grozny, and Cherkessk. When in this area, 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 looking for some initial hints on what might be interesting in Mekheti ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Nor Tari 2010 in Tbilisi
Nor Tari 2010 in Tbilisi ..
Tbilisi Fashion Week 2009
Tbilisi Fashion Week 2009 Tbilisi, Georgia 24.10.2009 Tbilisoba 2009 ..
Georgia (Sakart'velo) ~ Another Heaven [Slideshow]
Slideshow/video made with sightseeing spots and elements of country of Georgia. The video is only about 6 minutes long so it's impossible to see ALL the beauty. All the images used in the video is cop ..
Атешгях Храм Огня Фотограф Новруз Мирзоев Баку (Baki)
Национальная достопримечательность Азербайджана "Атешгях" Храм Огня Фотограф Баку Новруз Мирзоев Fotoqraf Baku (055-535-92-15) ..
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Interesting facts about this location
Kintsvisi Monastery
Kintsvisi Monastery is a Georgian Orthodox monastery in the Shida Kartli region, eastern Georgia, 10 kilometers from the town Kareli, on a forested slope of a high mountain of the Dzama valley.
Located at 41.96 43.84 (Lat./Long.); Less than 6 km away
1920 Gori earthquake
The Gori earthquake with the surface wave magnitude of 6.2 hit the town of Gori and its district, the Democratic Republic of Georgia, on February 20, 1920, inflicted heavy damage to the area and causing 114 deaths.
Located at 41.90 44.00 (Lat./Long.); Less than 9 km away
Urbnisi
Urbnisi is a village in Georgia’s Shida Kartli region, in the district of Kareli. Situated on the Mtkvari river, it was an important city in ancient and early medieval Iberia as Georgia was known to the Greeks and Romans. Archaeological studies have demonstrated that the place was inhabited in the 3rd millennium BC. The settlement grew larger and, in the 4th century BC became a city with thriving commerce and culture.
Located at 42.02 43.95 (Lat./Long.); Less than 10 km away
Ateni Sioni Church
The Ateni Sioni Church is an early 7th-century Georgian Orthodox church in the village of Ateni, some 10 km south of the city of Gori, Georgia. It stands in a setting of the Tana River valley known not only for its historical monuments but also for its picturesque landscapes and wine. The name "Sioni" derives from Mount Zion at Jerusalem.
Located at 41.90 44.10 (Lat./Long.); Less than 17 km away
Gori, Georgia
Gori is a city in eastern Georgia, which serves as the regional capital of Shida Kartli and the centre of the homonymous administrative district. The name is from Georgian gora (გორა), that is, "heap", or "hill". As of 2002, it had a population of 49,500. Gori was an important military stronghold in the Middle Ages and maintains a strategic importance due to its location on the principal highway connecting eastern and western parts of Georgia.
Located at 41.97 44.10 (Lat./Long.); Less than 17 km away
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