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Tusheti, Georgia
One of Europe's most isolated inhabited regions, a remote mountain area accessible only by a hair-raising dirt road over a 2,900-meter pass in summer.
38 km · about 45 min drive
Kakheti, Georgia · Asia
Akhmeta sits on the route: 10 minutes from Mat’ani, 40km from Abano Pass.
Akhmeta is a town located in Kakheti, Georgia. With a population of 5,664, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Akhmeta sits in Georgia, where you drive on the right. It's in the Asia/Tbilisi time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Akhmeta to your route.
Akhmeta (Georgian: ახმეტა [aχmetʼa]) is a town in Kakheti, Georgia, and is the administrative centre of Akhmeta Municipality. It is situated on the left side of Alazani, close to the Pankisi Gorge. The town is situated at 567 m. In 1966, it received the status of Kalaki.
On January 31, 1812, villagers of AkhmetaRead more
revolted against the Russians and sparked a massive uprising all across Kakheti.
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Akhmeta is located in Kakheti, Georgia, Asia. The coordinates are 42.0350 latitude, 45.2080 longitude.
Akhmeta has a population of approximately 5,664 people, making it a town in Georgia.
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scenic viewpoint
One of Europe's most isolated inhabited regions, a remote mountain area accessible only by a hair-raising dirt road over a 2,900-meter pass in summer.
38 km · about 45 min drive
mountain pass
Georgia's highest drivable pass at 2,826 m, a vertiginous unpaved climb on the Pshaveli–Omalo road into Tusheti: routinely ranked among the world's most dangerous and most beautiful drives.
40 km · about 45 min drive
landmark
A 6th-century Georgian Orthodox monastery perched on a hilltop overlooking the confluence of two rivers near the ancient capital.
45 km · about 50 min drive
landmark
Georgia's ancient capital and spiritual heart with the UNESCO-listed Jvari Monastery and Svetitskhoveli Cathedral, where Christianity was adopted in 337 CE.
46 km · about 55 min drive
landmark
A charming maze of cobblestone streets with leaning wooden balconies, sulfur bathhouses, and the ancient Narikala Fortress overlooking the Mtkvari River.
51 km · about 60 min drive
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