Gelati Monastery

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
This UNESCO designated monastery in The Republic of Georgia was super busy despite the season and despite the rainy weather. There were people praying and monks chanting. The whole scene was magic. And then our hearts broke just a little bit at seeing this single wilting rose placed on the grave of some king or saint or holy person.

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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
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Price is P 2,922 per adult
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Batumi & Mtirala N.P. Hiking tour from Kutaisi

Batumi & Mtirala N.P. Hiking tour from Kutaisi

Activity duration is 12 hours
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Price is P 3,620 per adult
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Private Horse Riding Tour in Kutaisi Countryside

Private Horse Riding Tour in Kutaisi Countryside

Activity duration is 3 hours
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Price is P 4,136 per adult*
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