Shida Kartli, Administrative region in eastern Georgia
Shida Kartli stretches across 5,729 square kilometers of varied terrain, encompassing central plains bordered by mountainous areas in eastern Georgia.
The region's northern section, including Java and portions of Kareli and Gori municipalities, has remained under South Ossetian control since 1992.
The region contains numerous archaeological sites, including the ancient Uplistsikhe cave settlement, which displays rock-carved architectural elements from the Iron Age.
The temperature in Shida Kartli varies significantly between seasons, with August recording the highest temperatures and January experiencing the coldest conditions.
Mount Arjevani stands at 2,757 meters within the region, marking a significant geographical feature along the mountainous border with neighboring territories.
Location: Georgia
Inception: 1995
Capital city: Gori
Shares border with: Imereti, Samtskhe–Javakheti, Kvemo Kartli, Mtskheta-Mtianeti
Website: http://shidakartli.gov.ge
GPS coordinates: 41.98169,44.11242
Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:14
Uplistsikhe
8 km
Joseph Stalin Museum
624 m
Kintsvisi Monastery
22.9 km
Surami Fortress
46.7 km
Samtavisi Cathedral
24.7 km
Eiffel bridge
56.9 km
Ateni Sioni Church
8.7 km
Gori Fortress
611 m
Kvatakhevi
35.5 km
The Jewish quarter of Tskhinvali
29.1 km
Rkoni
21.8 km
Statue of Joseph Stalin
47 m
Timotesubani
52.8 km
Tengiz Burjanadze Stadium
726 m
Grakliani Hill
24.4 km
Church of Tsromi
31.1 km
Ikorta church
20.9 km
Ertatsminda Cathedral
22 km
Kldekari Fortress
27.8 km
Skhvilo Castle
26 km
Urbnisi cathedral
11.4 km
Mdzovreti fortress
30.7 km
St. Mary's Church, Tskhinvali
29 km
Samtsevrisi church
22.5 km
Nadarbazevis Tba
14.2 km
Eristavi State Theatre
294 m
Ruisi cathedral
14.3 km
Mount Didgori
40.9 kmReviews
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