Kutaisi

City · Imereti, 🇬🇪 Georgia

Population 160,971

Area 59 km²

Time zone Asia/Tbilisi

Official website kutaisi.gov.ge

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Kutaisi Essentials

Kutaisi, one of the world's oldest cities, serves as the historic heart of the Imereti region. This collection features the 11th-century Bagrati Cathedral and the 19th-century stone synagogue in the historic Jewish Quarter. Cultural landmarks include the neoclassical Lado Meskhishvili Theater and the State Historical Museum, which houses ancient Colchian gold. Local life is centered around the Green Bazaar and the Colchis Fountain, while the Soviet-era aerial tramway and the White Bridge provide perspectives over the Rioni River.

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Kutaisi Essentials

Kutaisi, the historic capital of the Kingdom of Imereti, offers a blend of ancient heritage and cultural landmarks. This selection features the 11th-century Bagrati Cathedral and the Colchis Fountain, which showcases replicas of ancient gold jewelry. The list includes the 17th-century Okros Chardakhi royal residence, the State Historical Museum’s extensive archaeological collection, and the Mtsvaneqvavilas Pantheon. From the Jewish Quarter’s 19th-century synagogue to the unique chapel built within an ancient oak tree, these sites represent the city's diverse religious and architectural history.

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Kutaisi's Hidden Gems

This collection highlights Kutaisi's quieter cultural and recreational spaces. It includes the historic Central Garden with its classical layout, the Folk Arts Center showcasing traditional Georgian craftsmanship, and the hilltop Gabashvili Park, accessible by a Soviet-era cable car. The list also features the Park of Glory, a site of national remembrance, and a monument dedicated to Ilia Chavchavadze, the 19th-century intellectual leader of Georgia's national revival.

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Historic Churches & Temples

Kutaisi's religious landscape spans centuries of diverse worship, centered around the 11th-century Bagrati Cathedral. This collection highlights the city's spiritual history through sites like the 19th-century Great Synagogue, the Mtsvaneqvavilas Pantheon overlooking the Rioni River, and a unique chapel built inside a living plane tree. The list also includes the ruins of the 10th-century royal palace and various Orthodox and Catholic landmarks that define the city's architectural heritage.

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