Kutaisi, Georgia
Gelati Monastery
Gelati is a medieval monastic complex near Kutaisi in the Imereti region of western Georgia. One of the first monasteries in Georgia, it was founded in 1106 by King David IV of Georgia as a monastic and educational center. The monastery is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and was a cultural, educational and scientific center in medieval Georgia.
- City
- Kutaisi
- Country
- Georgia
- Category
- Religious
- Suggested visit
- About 45 minutes
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