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Levan (Georgian: ლევანი), also known as Leon (Georgian: ლეონი) (1503–1574), was a Georgian monarch of the Bagrationi dynasty, who reigned as king of Kakheti in eastern Georgia from 1518/1520 to 1574. He presided over the most prosperous and peaceful period in the history of the Kakhetian realm.
The Kingdom of Kakheti (Georgian: კახეთის სამეფო, romanized: k'akhetis samepo; also spelled Kaxet'i or Kakhetia) was a late medieval/early modern monarchy in eastern Georgia, centered at the province of Kakheti, with its capital first at Gremi and then at Telavi.
Levan (Georgian: ლევანი) also known as Leon (ლეონი) (1503–1574), of the Bagrationi Dynasty, was a king of Kakheti in eastern Georgia from 1518/1520 to 1574. He presided over the most prosperous and peaceful period in the history of the Kingdom of Kakheti.
- "Leon of Kakheti"
- 1574 (69-70)
- 1504
- Emily Damiano
The main attraction of the complex, the Gremi Church of the Archangel, is an excellent display of Georgian architecture that was built and painted between 1565-1577, during the reign of King Levan of Kakheti.
Formally under the vassalage of the Safavid dynasty, Levan of Kakheti was desirous to diminish foreign influence over Georgia, stealthily sending Kakhetian detachments to his son-in-law Simon I of Kartli against the Qizilbashes in the 1560s.
Home. Things To Do. Cultural Monuments. Fortresses. Visiting Info. The History and Structure of Gremi Fortress. Being the centerpiece of the large trade city that doesn’t exist anymore, the fortress survived many battles. If you partake in a guided tour, they will likely tell you many stories about the heroism of locals.
Located in the Kakheti region of Georgia, Gremi Castle is an ancient fortress that dates back to the 16th century. Built by King Levan of Kakheti, the castle served as the political and cultural center of the region until the 17th century.
