Telavi (/təˈlɑːvi/; თელავი [tʰeɫaβi]) is the main city and administrative center of the eastern Georgian province of Kakheti.

Telavi began to transform into a fairly important and large political and administrative center in the 8th century.

After the disintegration of the united Georgian Kingdom in the 15th century, the role of Telavi started to decline and the city eventually became an ordinary town of trade and crafts.

The reign of King Erekle II, who was born and died in this city, was a special epoch in the history of Telavi.

Erakle II is still called affectionately "Patara Kakhi" ('Little Kakhetian'), and his heroic deeds are described in folk literature.

During that period, the economy of the city was mainly composed of small-scale industries (leather painting, pottery production, wine-making, etc.

Due to this reason, architects, scholars and art historians consider Telavi as the most "medieval" city in the country.

[5] Telavi faces the Tsiv-Gombori Range to the south and southwest and borders on the Alazani Valley to the north and east.

Because of its beauty, historical monuments and hospitality and the reputation for kindness of its residents, the city is a popular tourist destination in Georgia.