Cultural Highlights of Kutaisi, Georgia, Kutaisi, Georgia

Although it is not high on most tourists’ radars, we found ourselves in Kutaisi. for a few days Our main objective was to visit Martvili Canyon and Prometheus Cave on a day trip from the city, but we were happy when we found a few interesting cultural spots right in Kutaisi.

Having been inhabited by the Colchis people as early as the 15th century BCE, Kutaisi is one of the oldest cities in the Caucasus. Over this lengthy history, it served as the capital on several occasions. The first few times were under ancient kingdoms when the region was called Colchis. Another was under King David the Builder in the 10th century. It resumed the title most recently from 2012 to 2018, before moving to Tbilisi in 2019, where it remains today. 

This extensive history can be found in a few places in the city. The weather wasn’t the best when we visited, but we were still able to explore most of the sites between rain showers. Come with us as we explore Kutaisi, beginning in its historic centre.  ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).