Three-Church Basilica of Stephen in Ikalto
The three-church Basilica of St. Stephen in Ikalto is a unique example of Georgian architecture of the 11th century. Le…
Ikalto
Municipality: Telavi
Region: Kakheti, Eastern Georgia
Location: Alazani Valley, south of Telavi
Nearest town: Telavi (~8 km)
Status: village
Population: ~1,500 residents (estimate)
Elevation: approx. 500 m above sea level
Key feature: Ikalto Academy and 12th-century monastic complex
Time zone: GET (UTC +4)
Climate: moderately warm, with hot summers and mild winters
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Ikalto village, Telavi municipality, Kakheti region, Georgia
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Where is Ikalto?
The village of Ikalto is located in the western part of the Kakheti region, in the municipality of Telavi, Georgia. It is located 7 kilometers in a straight line northwest of the center of the Telavi municipality. The height of the village center is 700 meters above sea level. Near the village there is the Ikalto Monastery.