Geguti Palace
გეგუთის სასახლე
The ruins of a medieval Georgian royal winter palace and hunting lodge, where Queen Tamar is said to have lived. Today it is a large expanse of brick ruins.
Geguti Palace is about 9 km south of Kutaisi. Construction began in the 10th century, and it was expanded in the 12th to 13th centuries into a royal winter residence. Queen Tamar is said to have often stayed here, and her son, King Lasha Giorgi, spent his childhood here. Today only extensive brick walls and arch foundations remain, and conservation restoration work has been carried out in recent years. Admission is free, visitors are few, and it's worth a detour for anyone interested in Georgian history.
Opening hours
Open all day
Nearby sights
- White Bridge
- Kutaisi State Historical Museum
- Kutaisi Cable Car & Gabashvili Park
- Colchis Fountain
- Kutaisi Green Bazaar (Central Market)
- Bagrati Cathedral
- Kutaisi Botanical Garden
- Motsameta Monastery