Bagrati Cathedral
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Built in the early 11th century by King Bagrat III, this cathedral stands on Ukimerioni Hill and is the landmark of Kutaisi.
Bagrati Cathedral was built around 1003 as a symbol of Georgian unity. Ottoman troops blew it up in 1692, and it lay in ruins for a long time. After a controversial restoration in 2012, it reopened as a working Orthodox bishop's cathedral, and as a result it was removed from the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2017. The terrace in front overlooks the Old Town and the Rioni River, and nearby stand remnants of the royal palace walls. Admission is free. It's about a 20-minute walk from the city center, crossing the river and climbing the hill, or you can take a taxi right to the entrance.
Opening hours
Open all day; please keep quiet during services
Nearby sights
- Kutaisi Green Bazaar (Central Market)
- Colchis Fountain
- Kutaisi Botanical Garden
- Kutaisi State Historical Museum
- Kutaisi Cable Car & Gabashvili Park
- White Bridge
- Sataplia Nature Reserve
- Motsameta Monastery