Telavi Municipality district, Kakheti, Georgia

Places to visit near Telavi

Telavi is a town in Telavi Municipality district, Kakheti, Georgia, home to about 21,800 people. Within 50 km by road there are 151 places to visit — 49 churches, 39 forts & heritage, 35 hill stations & viewpoints and 9 museums. The must-see places are Batonis Castle (1 km), Mother of God Church (1 km) and Tsinandali Park (10 km).

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Telavi, Kakheti
Telavi, Telavi Municipality district, Kakheti, Georgia. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Telavi at a glance

Location
Telavi Municipality district, Kakheti, Georgia
Population
about 21,800
Coordinates
41.9198° N, 45.4731° E
Places within 50 km
151 (18 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Telavi

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Telavi: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Churches near Telavi

89 churches within 100 km of Telavi. The closest is Ghvtaeba Church (1 km); the best-known is Mother of God Church (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Telavi

63 forts & heritage within 100 km of Telavi. The closest is Batonis Castle (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Telavi

44 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Telavi. The closest is Dastefe (15 km); the best-known is Pankisi Gorge (35 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Pankisi Gorge · viewpoint · Tianeti Municipality · ~35 km · Must-see
  • Dastefe · viewpoint · Telavi Municipality · ~15 km
  • Pankisi Gorge · viewpoint · Akhmeta Municipality · ~37 km · Must-see
  • Grdzelis-Gora · viewpoint · Telavi Municipality · ~17 km
  • Amidasturi · viewpoint · Telavi Municipality · ~18 km
  • Manavis Tsivi · viewpoint · Sagarejo Municipality · ~19 km

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Museums near Telavi

17 museums within 100 km of Telavi. The closest is Erekle II Palace (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Telavi

11 parks within 100 km of Telavi. The closest is Tsinandali Park (10 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Telavi

6 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Telavi. The closest is Mariamjvari Reserve (24 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Telavi

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 35 km on the road.

  1. Start in Telavi
  2. 1 km Ghvtaeba Church · church, Telavi Municipality
  3. 1 km Mother of God Church · church, Telavi Municipality
  4. 16 km Akura "Mama Daviti" Church · church, Telavi Municipality
  5. 7 km Tsinandali Park · park, Telavi Municipality
  6. 10 km Batonis Castle · heritage site, Telavi Municipality
  7. 0 km Back to Telavi

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How to reach Telavi

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    Within 15 km of Telavi

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Telavi by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches4989Ghvtaeba Church (1 km)
    Forts & heritage3963Batonis Castle (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints3544Dastefe (15 km)
    Museums917Erekle II Palace (1 km)
    Parks111Tsinandali Park (10 km)
    Other attractions38900 Year Plane Tree (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens46Mariamjvari Reserve (24 km)
    Waterfalls46Tsifliskhevi Waterfall (26 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs16Paldo Headworks (36 km)
    Buddhist sites34Akhali Shuamta Monastery (7 km)
    Caves22Kondamiani Caves (7 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves11Turdo (7 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Juma Mosque (76 km)
    Temples01Ateshgah (76 km)

    Telavi: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Telavi?

    Batonis Castle (heritage site, about 1 km), Mother of God Church (church, about 1 km), Tsinandali Park (park, about 10 km), Akura "Mama Daviti" Church (church, about 16 km), Ghvtaeba Church (church, about 1 km), Erekle II Palace (palace, about 1 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Telavi?

    151 places on Spotwander: 49 churches, 39 forts & heritage, 35 hill stations & viewpoints, 9 museums, 1 park.

    Which is the nearest church to Telavi?

    Ghvtaeba Church, about 1 km by road; St. George Church (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Telavi?

    Batonis Castle, about 1 km by road; ძველი გალავანი (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Telavi?

    Dastefe, about 15 km by road; Grdzelis-Gora (17 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Telavi?

    Start in Telavi, visit Ghvtaeba Church, then Mother of God Church, then Akura "Mama Daviti" Church, then Tsinandali Park, then Batonis Castle, and drive back — about 35 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Telavi?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Telavi

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Telavi’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Telavi on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.