Kintrishi Protected Landscape

Kintrishi Protected Landscape
კინტრიშის დაცული ლანდშაფტი
An arched 12th-century bridge over the Kintrishi
Map showing the location of Kintrishi Protected Landscape
Map showing the location of Kintrishi Protected Landscape
Location Kobuleti District, Adjara, Georgia
Coordinates 41°40′55″N 42°02′20″E / 41.682°N 42.039°E / 41.682; 42.039Coordinates: 41°40′55″N 42°02′20″E / 41.682°N 42.039°E / 41.682; 42.039[1]
Area 18,893 ha (46,690 acres)
Established 1959

The Kintrishi Protected Landscape (Georgian: კინტრიშის დაცული ლანდშაფტი) is a protected landscape in Kobuleti District, Adjara, Georgia, located at the gorge of the Kintrishi River[2] and was established in 1959 to preserve its unique flora and fauna and famous Colchian willow trees.[3] Archeological excavations revealed even older pre-Christian monuments in the areas.

The Kintrishi State Nature Reserve covers 18,893 hectares (46,690 acres).[3]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Kintrishi Nature Reserve". protectedplanet.net.
  2. ↑ Kintrishi, Nature Monuments Website.
  3. 1 2 Kintrishi Protected Areas is preparing for visitors, Georgian Daily Independent Voice.
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