Kutaisi, like many other cities in Georgia, attracts tourists not only by the Council of Beauty, but also culture and historical values. Located a city on the banks of the Rioni River. The first references to the city are found in documents of 4-3 centuries to our era. A very long time the city was the capital of the Kolkhida kingdom. In 2012, Kutaisi was declared the parliamentary capital of Georgia. Kutaisi - the second largest city in Georgia.
And now a little about what places it is worth a visit to Kutaisi to fully know the local history, culture and flavor.
A symbol of increasing Georgia - a pedestrian white bridge over the river Rioni. The bridge received its name due to the fact that for several centuries it was painted only in white.
From the bridge there is a beautiful view, and turning the head to the left on the mountain you can see the Park of Besika Gabashvili. You can reach it on the cable car.
David Builder Square is located on the left bank. In the center - the equestrian statue of the king of David. On the one hand, the Theater named after Meshishvili, on the other - the Kutais Historical Museum.
In general, the city center is similar to a small European town. Benches in the center are very unusual, resemble huge cobblestones.
Even sculptures in the city center are extraordinary and symbolic.
And they are located both in the city center and in inconspicuous backyards.
Chardakhi (Golden Alley) - a modest old building, the former residence of rulers of the Imereti kingdom. Pretty, green, cute place. They say, there used to be a garden here. Located in the courtyard of the gymnasium.
The majestic cathedral, visible from anywhere in the city, located on a high hill on the right bank of the Rioni River is a Bagrat Temple.
It was built in 10-11 centuries. Up to our days, only the ruins of the temple remained. Since the altar part of the temple has been preserved, it was decided to conduct services directly under the open sky. The Temple of Bagrat is listed in the list of world historical and cultural monuments of UNESCO.
In 11km from Kutaisi there is an outstanding monument of Georgian architecture - Gelati, founded in 1106.
This architectural complex was founded by the Georgian king David IV builder.
Gelati - a cult place for pilgrims. The Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary is the main structure of the complex. Here are preserved mosaics and french 12-18 centuries. Gelati is protected by UNESCO.
The monastery ensemble of Mozymet (martyrs), or the monastery of Saints David and Constantine, is drowning in the greenery, or the monastery of David and Konstantin, stands on the cliff near the Gelantian monastery. The legend states that the monastery was built on the place where Georgian princes David and Konstantin were executed. In the main temple there are the relics of Saints David and Constantine. There is a belief that if you go under the ark with my reaches three times, to make them and something to ask for saints, then they will necessarily help. The monastery is a monument to Georgian architecture.
Satalio Reserve. This unique reserve became famous in 1925, when a large carcass cave of 500 meters with stalactites, stalagmites and an underground river was opened here.
In the reserve you can see the nests of wild bees, relict forest. It's really very beautiful here.
And in Kutaisi there is an amusement park, a large ferris wheel, located on the mountain.
Kutaisi, the very city that needs to be visited while in Georgia.