Gelati-klosteret

A beautiful church. Beautiful frescoes all over. I was the only one there at the time, it was very quiet.
Gelati is a monastery founded by King David the Builder in 1106. It's easy to see how he got his name, as this UNESCO site is still intact and well preserved 900 years later. 
King David is buried here as well, and you can see his tombstone under one of the arches. Reportedly he wanted the monastic students to walk over his grave on their way to study every day to remind them of...who knows what?
You aren't allowed to walk over the tombstone anymore, which is probably a good thing!

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Gelati Academy, 11 km North-East of Kutaisi was founded by King Davit in 1106. The St. Mary's church displays frescos from different centuries. The golden mosaic in the apsis dome is one of the oldest fragments. The Academy is a UNESCO world heritage site since 1994 and renovation is still ongoing.
Founded in 1106, UNESCO World Heritage Site
This UNESCO designated monastery in The Republic of Georgia was super busy despite the season and despite the rainy weather. There were people praying and monks chanting. The whole scene was magic.
And then our hearts broke just a little bit at seeing this single wilting rose placed on the grave of some king or saint or holy person.


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Newport Hotel Kutaisi

Newport Hotel Kutaisi

4 out of 5
1 Newport Street Kutaisi Imereti
Newport Hotel Kutaisi
Agro Guesthouse Korena

Agro Guesthouse Korena

2.5 out of 5
Gelati Street Tkibuli Imereti
Agro Guesthouse Korena
Hotel Terrace Kutaisi

Hotel Terrace Kutaisi

3 out of 5
10, 26 May II Aly Kutaisi Imereti
Hotel Terrace Kutaisi
Central Hotel Kutaisi

Central Hotel Kutaisi

3.5 out of 5
6 tbilisi street Kutaisi Imereti
Central Hotel Kutaisi
Aeetes Palace

Aeetes Palace

3.5 out of 5
34 Galaktion Tabidze St Kutaisi Imereti
Aeetes Palace
Memoire

Memoire

3.5 out of 5
5 Newport Street Kutaisi Imereti
Memoire
Best Western Kutaisi City Center

Best Western Kutaisi City Center

3.5 out of 5
11 Grishashvili Street Kutaisi
Best Western Kutaisi City Center
Hotel Panoramic

Hotel Panoramic

3 out of 5
Tamar Mefe street 87 Kutaisi Imereti
Hotel Panoramic
Guest House Caucasus

Guest House Caucasus

2.5 out of 5
Tkibuli str. 3-rd line 12 Kutaisi Georgia
Guest House Caucasus
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