Kutaisi is considered to be one of the oldest cities in Georgia, which is placed in the Imerety region. Its history starts centuries ago. The ancient writers acknowledge that this was the main city of old Kolkheti. The old names of Kutaisi were Aia, kutaia. In the official documents, this city was mentioned BC third century. Nowadays Kutaisi is recognized as one of the modernist cities in Europe. This magnificent city is offering tourist many attractions and marvellous places. Therefore, if you plan visiting Georgia you must consider arriving in Kutaisi without doubts.
First place where you must go after arriving in Kutaisi is Bagrati сathedral, placed in the middle part of the city. This is magnificent monastery, which was erected in 11th century by the king Bagrat third. It was destroyed in 17th century by ottoman, but was reestablished in 2010. There were diversities of opinion about the renewed façade of Bagrati monastery. But the fact is that Bagrati is marvelous complex. The surroundings are beauty of this note-worthy monastery and can’t be articulated with words so you must see it with your eyes. Next attraction that will take your breath away is Gelaty Monastery and Academy Complex. This is high important place for whole country. The complex was assembled by the most distinguished king David builder. It was also the first Academy where was taught theology, philosophy. The Distinguished scholars Ioane Petritsi and Arsen Ikaltoeli dedicated their whole life and spirit to this place.
Motsameta monastery another astonishing complex erects 6km away from Gelati monastery and academy complex. According to the history It was built to immortalize the memory of two brothers who were tortured till death by Murvan the deaf because of their orthodox believes in god. After end of their lives saint brothers were buried in the little church’s ruins, which were rebuild in church by the king Bagrat third and was named Motsameta. The word motsameta in Georgian significances martyred. This monastery is placed in the beautiful place, the most beautiful this place is in the spring when the main color is green, on this time of the year this place is exceptionally amazing, somehow the monastery is hidden in the nature and after discovering it takes your breath away.Another extraordinary thing to see near Kutaisi is Sataplia caves which is placed in Sataflia Nature Reserve. It was established in 1935 year. This place is high popular between tourists. It is children’s one of the cherished place to visit, because here was found the foot print of dinosaurs. And we can presume that many centuries ago here were living the most dangerous creatures on the planet. The cave are magnificent, when you step inside the caves you will be a witness of amazing sightseeing. The walls of the cave are enlightened with the different colors, what makes this place more magical. Outside of caves are the statues of dinosaurs and it makes this place more spectacular for the children. Also you must see the promote caves this part of the rout you can pass with bout. The place is worth to see.
Kutaisi is the modern city of Europe and addition to this magnificent places you can lavish yourself with the brand stores placed in the center of city. And walk in the enlighten streets of the city.