KUTAISI THE CITY OF THE KINGS (GEORGIA)

Kutaisi has some backstory to it. It served as the capital of various significant kingdoms within Georgia throughout history. Much of its charm remains. When arriving in the city, it’s hard to miss Bagrati Cathedral, perched on a hilltop overlooking the city, but the city has much more to offer than first meets the eye.

Kutaisi has been a historically significant city throughout the ages, even housing the parliament of Georgia at some point. Kutaisi was the capital of the Kingdom of Georgia in the Middle Ages. It also served as the capital of the Kingdom of Imereti. Now it is the capital of the Imereti region and is considered the second city of Georgia. There is evidence that the city has been inhabited since around the 6th century BC.

Surprisingly, not that many people make the effort to visit Kutaisi. Most people opt to visit Tbilisi and then head to either the wine region of Telavi and Sighnagi or go further into the mountains of Mestia or towards the Russian border at Kazbegi. However, Kutaisi has plenty of things to offer for a few days of exploring, while at the same time offering plenty of options for some rest and relaxation.

I love relaxing, so I loved to travel to Kutaisi. The relaxing flow of the river, the atmosphere of a student town, the beautiful view from Gelati, it all came perfectly together. Definitely worth your while.

But wait, there’s more. For those who love strolling around markets, there is the Green Bazaar, an incredivly vibrant market in Kutaisi.

Kutaisi also has a pretty Opera House, and there are several other natural attractions nearbt Kutaisi, such as the Prometheus Cave and the Kinchka Waterall.

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