Palace of King Erekle II, Royal palace and museum in Telavi, Georgia.

The Palace of King Erekle II is a royal residence in Telavi featuring thick defensive walls and a fortified chapel. The buildings follow traditional Georgian construction methods and form a closed complex with multiple rooms and spaces for different purposes.

King Archil of Kakheti had the original palace built between 1664 and 1675; it was damaged and rebuilt amid the political turmoil of the 17th and 18th centuries. Much of the present building dates from the reign of Heraclius II (1750–1762). After Russia annexed Georgia in 1801, the castle served as a military headquarters and barracks, and in 1865 it was reconstructed by architect Albert Salzmann for the Women's College of St. Nino.

The name Batonis Tsikhe means "castle of the lord", after the batoni, the king of Kakheti. The palace's Persianate plan, with four balconies (ayvān) facing the cardinal points, follows Safavid models and the Arg of Karim Khan in Shiraz. Since 1935 the building has housed the Telavi Historical Museum, whose collections include manuscripts, rare publications, military equipment and a fine arts gallery.

The palace sits in central Telavi and is easy to reach on foot while exploring the city. Plan enough time to walk through the rooms slowly and observe the details of the architecture and objects on display.

The palace's ground plan follows the Safavid model, and much of what stands today dates from Heraclius II's rebuilding between 1750 and 1762. In 1802, after the Russian annexation, Major-General Vasily Gulyakov made the castle the headquarters of his Kabardian Regiment.