Kutaisi, Ancient city in Imereti Region, Georgia
Description
Kutaisi sits on both sides of the Rioni River, where green mountain slopes open toward flatter land and buildings spread across hills and valleys. Streets run through residential neighborhoods with multi-story houses, small parks, and shops, while bridges connect the two riverbanks.
History
The settlement began in the third century before Christ and served different kingdoms as their capital, including Colchis and Iberia. During the Middle Ages it remained the center of the united Georgian kingdom until 1122, when that role shifted to Tbilisi.
Culture
The city's name comes from Georgian and points to its long role as an administrative center. Today you see Orthodox churches standing next to Soviet-era apartment blocks, while markets offer fresh vegetables and local spices.
Practical
The international airport connects the city with many European destinations and sits about half an hour outside the center. Local shared taxis run regularly to nearby natural areas and monasteries, with departures usually taking place in the morning.
Did you know?
The Sataplia Nature Reserve near the city contains limestone caves with fossilized dinosaur footprints and underground rivers from prehistoric times. Inside the caves you can see the footprints directly on the floor, where they have been preserved for millions of years.
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Georgian Parliament Building
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Ramaz Shengelia Stadium
2.6 km
Lado Meskhishvili State Drama Theatre
85 mSataplia Managed Reserve
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Kutaisi Synagogue
404 m
Kutaisi State Historical Museum
347 m
Uqimerioni Fortress
632 m
Aia Arena
3.7 km
Mtsvanekvavila church
950 m
Kutaisi Museum of Martial Art
169 m
Kutaisi Museum of Sport
115 m
Mural, Work of art
313 m
White Bridge, Kutaisi
537 m
Bagrati Cathedral and Gelati Monastery
1.4 km
Church of the Annunciation of the Virgin Mary, Kutaisi
368 m
Იმერეთის მეფეთა სასახლე ოქროს ჩარდახი
454 m
Saint George Church, Kutaisi
528 mᲗოჯინების თეატრი
278 mHotel Kutaisi
287 mᲡინაგოგა
793 m
Ჯაჭვის ხიდი
361 mᲬითელი ხიდი
538 m
1 საშუალო სკოლის შენობა
373 mDinosaur footprints
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