Telavi Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
City in Kakheti region, Georgia
About Telavi
Located within the Alasani valley and besidesSighnaghi, Telavi is an important regional tourist centre with many accommodation options; it serves as a base for trips (churches, wineries, parks) into the rest of the region. Nevertheless, it is also great for a day trip from Tbilisi. The similarity of the city's name toTel Avivis often used in Georgian jokes. In the 2nd century, Telavi was first mentioned as Teleda on the world mapGeographike Hyphegesisof the Greek geographer Ptolemy. The name originated from the Georgian wordTela, meaning elm. Under Kwirike the Great and during the 9th century, the city became the capital of the kingdom Kakhati-Hereti. The city developed into an important Georgian trade centre until the 12th century, due to its convenient location near the silk road. King A
Top Attractions in Telavi
Explore the best things to see and do in Telavi:
- ★900-year-old Plane tree
- ★Alaverdi Cathedral
- ★Cholokashvili Street
- ★Palace of King Erekle II
- ★Russian Era Monument
- ★St. George Church
Where to Eat in Telavi
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Bravo
Where to Stay in Telavi
- 🏨Alazani Veli und Kahketian Yard
- 🏨Guest House Lilia
- 🏨Hostel Ajime
- 🏨Hotel Alaznis Veli
- 🏨Rcheuli Marani
- 🏨Schuchmann Vineyard
Telavi Travel Guide Sections
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