Ambrolauri

#165 among destinations in Georgia

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Ambrolauri is a city in Georgia, located in the northwestern part of the country, on both banks of the Rioni river, at an elevation of 550 m above sea level. The city serves as the seat of the Racha-Lechkhumi and Kvemo Svaneti regional administration and of the Ambrolauri Municipality and had a population of 2,015 in 2021. Its area is 2.8 km². Ambrolauri was first recorded in the 17th century as a place, where one of the palaces of the kings of Imereti was located. It acquired the city status in 1966. ()

Alternative names: Population: 2.4 thous. (2019)Area: 0.62 mi²Coordinates: 42°31'16"N, 43°9'11"E

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Racha-Lechkhumi-Kvemo SvanetiGeorgia

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Ambrolauri – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Nikortsminda Cathedral, Ambrolauri Museum of Fine Arts, Barakoni.

5.4 miSW
Church
Nikortsminda Cathedral
138 min walk • Nikortsminda Cathedral is a Georgian Orthodox Church, located in Nikortsminda, Racha region of Georgia. Nikortsminda was built in 1010–1014 during the reign of Bagrat III of Georgia and was repaired in 1534 by the King Bagrat III of Imereti.
~840 ftS
Museum
Ambrolauri Museum of Fine Arts
5 min walk • The Ambrolauri Museum of Fine Arts was established in 1965, and is located in the regional capital of Racha-Lechkhumi and Kvemo Svaneti in Ambrolauri.
3.2 miNE
Church
Barakoni
81 min walk • Barakoni Church of the Mother of God, commonly known as Barakoni, is an Orthodox church in Georgia, near the town of Ambrolauri, in the village of Tsesi of mountainous western province of Racha.