Actor Bahram Radan's wedding ceremony in Georgia

Telavi, a country town with a population of around 28,000 is the capital of Kakheti, the main wine growing region of Georgia. There are two good reasons for visiting this area, the old churches in the pleasant and green countryside, and the wine. The Kakhetians are known for their conviviality and rare is the visitor who can stay sober for long. The main sight in the town centre is the palace of Herekle built in the 18th century. Its grounds now house a history museum, art gallery, the royal church of Herekle and the remains of a basilica.