Telavi and Batonis Tsikhe: History and Landmarks
Telavi is the administrative center of Kakheti. The city was founded in the 8th-10th centuries. It is also the economic center of the Kakheti region. Telavi was previously the capital of the Kingdom of the Rans and Kakhetians. After the abolition of the kingdom, the city lost its former significance. It later existed as a small historical town. However, in the 1660s, the city once again became the capital of Kakheti.
The city boasts numerous cultural monuments, some of which remain intact.
Batonis-tsikhe (the lord's fortress) covers an area of 3 hectares. The grounds include a palace and a fortress wall. The royal palace formerly housed the St. Nino School. The building had three floors. It currently houses a museum, an ancient bathhouse, and churches. One of the churches was used as a defensive fort. A column with a cannon was placed next to the church.
The complex is a true cultural heritage site. The royal fortress of Georgia, which has survived to this day.





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