Gelati Monastery

A beautiful church. Beautiful frescoes all over. I was the only one there at the time, it was very quiet.
A beautiful church. Beautiful frescoes all over. I was the only one there at the time, it was very quiet.
Gelati is a monastery founded by King David the Builder in 1106. It's easy to see how he got his name, as this UNESCO site is still intact and well preserved 900 years later. King David is buried here as well, and you can see his tombstone under one of the arches. Reportedly he wanted the monastic students to walk over his grave on their way to study every day to remind them of...who knows what? You aren't allowed to walk over the tombstone anymore, which is probably a good thing! www.visa-vis.com
Gelati Academy, 11 km North-East of Kutaisi was founded by King Davit in 1106. The St. Mary's church displays frescos from different centuries. The golden mosaic in the apsis dome is one of the oldest fragments. The Academy is a UNESCO world heritage site since 1994 and renovation is still ongoing.
Founded in 1106, UNESCO World Heritage Site

Tours & day trips

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From Kutaisi:Canyons and caves tour with transfer to Tbilisi

From Kutaisi:Canyons and caves tour with transfer to Tbilisi

Activity duration is 12 hours
Free cancellation available
Price is S$82 per adult
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Adventure & outdoor

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From Kutaisi: Guided Tour of Okatse, Martvili, & Prometheus

From Kutaisi: Guided Tour of Okatse, Martvili, & Prometheus

Activity duration is 10 hours
Free cancellation available
Price is S$34 per adult
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Food, drink & nightlife

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From Kutaisi: Batumi, Petra Fortress and Botanical garden

From Kutaisi: Batumi, Petra Fortress and Botanical garden

Activity duration is 10 hours
Free cancellation available
Price is S$91 per adult
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Wildlife & nature

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Batumi Car Tour Experience

Batumi Car Tour Experience

Activity duration is 5 hours
Free cancellation available
Price is S$121 per adult
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Kutaisi State Historical Museum

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Hotel Terrace Kutaisi

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Best Western Kutaisi City Center

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innDigo

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Gala Boutique Hotel

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Grand opera Hotel

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Hotel Varla

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