Why you should come to Kutaisi?
Kutaisi is a beautiful historical city in western Georgia. It is one of the most ancient cultural centers of the country – thousands of years ago Kutaisi was a bustling place of life, the Golden Fleece kidnappers and ancient travelers came here. What to see in Kutaisi, where to walk and choose souvenirs read in our review.
The capital of the ancient kingdom is about 3000 years old, the city is mentioned by Greek authors and researchers. In ancient times it was the capital of the legendary Colchis, in the Middle Ages – of the Georgian kingdom and Imereti principality.
In modern Georgia Kutaisi claims to be the second capital, cultural, entertainment and tourist center of the country. Here it is pleasant to stroll through quiet historical quarters, visit museums or cute cafes, take a photo against the background of the Kolkheti Fountain – the most beautiful and expensive in the country.
Don’t miss Bagrati Cathedral in the very center, and ancient sacral cloisters, Gelati Monastery and Motsameta complex in the vicinity. Fans of nature and outdoor activities will love the Sataplia Nature Reserve, with its caves and frozen dinosaur footprints – there is a vacation for every taste in Kutaisi!
Kutaisi is probably the most underrated city in Georgia. Tourists more often choose the capital Tbilisi, resort Batumi, the mountains of Svaneti or the vineyards of Kakheti for their vacations.
However, Kutaisi is more than worthy of your visit – both in the capital of emerald Imeretia and in its vicinity there are many sights to suit every taste. Any traveler will like it here – leisurely and very active, a gourmet and a photographer, a fan of quiet walks and hikes in the mountains.
Among the main city sights we advise you to visit Bagrati temple with a blue roof, medieval monastery center Gelati from the UNESCO list, the Old Town with beautiful streets paved with cobblestones.
Don’t miss the magnificent Kolkheti Fountain in the central square, the pedestrian White Bridge and of course the Green Bazaar, one of the most colorful markets in Georgia. This incredible cocktail of history, Georgian hospitality, incredible gastronomy and subtropical nature is worth coming to Kutaisi for.