Places worth the detour in Kutaisi

11 places worth going out of your way for lie within 12 km of Kutaisi, Georgia, across 4 kinds of detour; churches, temples & shrines are the largest group (4). Best known: Gelati Monastery. 8 of them rank as little-known. Click any card to open it on the map.

Sacred sites4 Nature & landscapes3 Built landmarks2 Museums & culture2

All 11, ranked 11

Ranked by how many Wikipedia editions cover them.

1.Gelati Monastery

Sacred sites · 12th century · Renowned

Monastery in Georgia, Caucasus

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2.Bagrati Cathedral

Sacred sites · 11th century · Renowned

Cathedral in Georgia

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3.Geguti

Built landmarks · 12th century · Notable

Cultural heritage monument in Georgia

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4.Motsameta monastery

Sacred sites · Hidden gem

Cultural heritage monument in Georgia

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5.Kutaisi Synagogue

Sacred sites · 19th century · Hidden gem

Cultural heritage monument in Georgia

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6.Kutaisi State Historical Museum

Museums & culture · 20th century · Hidden gem

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7.Nagarevi Cave Natural Monument

Nature & landscapes · Hidden gem

Karst cave in the Imereti region of Georgia

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8.Lado Meskhishvili State Drama Theatre

Museums & culture · 19th century · Hidden gem

Theatre in Kutaisi, Georgia

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9.Khomuli Cave Natural Monument

Nature & landscapes · Hidden gem

Cave in Georgia

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10.Sataplia karst caves

Nature & landscapes · Hidden gem

Cave in Georgia

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11.Uqimerioni Fortress

Built landmarks · Hidden gem

Fortress in the western part of Georgia (the country), near the city of Kutaisi

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