Metekhi
Metekhi is an historical region on the left side of Mtkvari in Avlabari. It was the oldest settlements in the city. Vakhtang Gorgasali built a church and a fortress which was also the residence of the king. The name Metekhi comes from here, which means ,,area around the fortress” According to the legend, it was the place the place, were ,,Shushaniki martyr” was buried in the 5 th century. There is a statue of Vakhtang Gorgasali in Metekhi region.
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