Kistauri

Kistauri (Georgian: ქისტაური) is a village in the Akhmeta district, Kakheti region, Georgia. Located 7 kilometres (4.3 mi) east from Akhmeta and 27 kilometres (17 mi) west from Telavi. The village lies on the right bank of Alazani River, in the northeastern foothills of the Gombori Range.

Kistauri ქისტაური
Saint Nino church of Kistauri
Kistauri ქისტაური Location of Kistauri in Georgia
Coordinates: 41°59′33″N 45°17′15″E
Country	Georgia
Mkhare	Kakheti
District	Akhmeta
Elevation	540 m (1,770 ft)
Population  (2014)
• Total	1,729[1]
Time zone	UTC+4 (Georgian Time)

According to the population census data of Georgia (2014), 1,729 people live in Kistauri.^[1] This village was the homeland for Georgian poet and playwright Raphael Eristavi.

Gallery

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  View of Kistauri from south
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  Museum of Raphael Eristavi
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  Kvelatsminda Church near Kistauri

See also

• Kakheti