Bagrati Cathedral, Eastern Orthodox cathedral on Ukimerioni Hill, Kutaisi, Georgia

Bagrati Cathedral is a cross-domed cathedral of the trikonchos type on Ukimerioni Hill, built of pale beige stone with turquoise roofs. A cylindrical drum with tall arched openings carries the turquoise dome above a steep gabled front roof. The main portal has clustered columns and dark wooden doors, and a carved relief panel is set into the wall left of the entrance.

The structure was built in 1003 under King Bagrat III of Georgia. It suffered severe damage in 1692 when Ottoman forces destroyed its dome and ceiling.

The cathedral is dedicated to the Dormition of the Mother of God and celebrates its main feast on Mariamoba. It is the seat of the Metropolitan of Kutaisi, with regular services and a monastery on the grounds where hieromonks serve as clergy. Local couples often choose it for weddings, and its silhouette appears on city emblems.

The cathedral is open to visitors at no cost and can be freely explored. Religious services take place regularly throughout the day, offering visitors a chance to observe living religious practice.

During the 2009-2012 renovation, workers mixed ancient stones with modern materials in ways that led to the loss of its UNESCO World Heritage status. This choice remains debated among experts because it changed how the building is perceived and preserved.