Kutaisi is Georgia's second largest city and the capital of the western region of Imereti.

Landmarks

The landmark of the city is the ruined Bagrati Cathedral, built by Bagrat III, king of Georgia, in the early 11th century. The Bagrati Cathedral, and the Gelati Monastery a few km east of the city, are UNESCO World Heritage Sites. One of the famous churches in Georgia is Motsameta Church. It is named after of two saint persons David and Constantine. They were the Dukes of Margveti and they were tortured by Arabs in the VIII century. Besides the churches, there are many interesesting places in Kutaisi, such as: Sataplia Cave, where you can see footprints of the Dinosaur. Geguti Palace, which was one of the residences of the Georgian Kings, "Okros Chardakhi" – Georgian Kings’ Palace, Pantheon, where many famous peoples are barried and etc.