The church of the Virgin with the qualifier Kokhta stands in the northern part of the Telavi municipality. The Georgian word kokhta means shapely or handsome and occurs in the names of hills, so the qualifier probably refers to the terrain.
The place is secluded: Telavi is some twenty kilometres away, the foothills surround it and the nearest villages stay off to the side. To the north the Caucasus range rises, to the south the Alazani valley opens with its vineyards. The exact settlement the church belongs to is hard to name, so navigate by the coordinates.
The grounds are open around the clock, which for a secluded church means free access rather than opening hours. The last kilometres run on an unpaved road, so drive in dry weather. Dress with shoulders and knees covered and treat the building with care.
📍 In brief
- A church of the Virgin Mary with the qualifier Kokhta
- The foothills north of Telavi, some twenty kilometres from the town
- Kokhta translates as shapely and often appears in the names of hills
🚗 Getting there
- Landmark - the foothills north of Telavi; the last kilometres are on an unpaved road
- The Build Route button will take you to the spot
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