All the sights of Kutaisi in 1 day, day tour of Kutaisi
Plan the perfect day trip to Kutaisi according to our recommendations! The Madloba catalog offers you a route along which you can explore the main attractions of Kutaisi in 1 day! Click on the link right now and make your vacation unforgettable!
Plan a tour of the beautiful Kutaisi⬇️
- 1. Day tour of Kutaisi
- 2. Central Park of Kutaisi
- 3. National Museum of Military Glory
- 4. Colchis Fountain
- 5. Drama Theater named after L. Meskhishvili
- 6. Park with Fountain
- 7. Bessarion Gabashvili Culture and Recreation Park
- 8. The State Historical Museum of Kutaisi
- 9. Kutaisi Botanical Garden
- 10. Annunciation Church
- 11. Bagrat Temple
- 12. Rustaveli Bridge and White Bridge
- 13. King Solomon's Palace
- 14. Conclusion
Kutaisi is the central city of Imereti, and its historical center. Since ancient times, Kutaisi has been and remains the most important administrative region of Western Georgia.
There is no seashore or ski resorts, but amazing sights in the surrounding area. Today we will discuss the Gelati or Motsameta monastery complexes that are not known to everyone, separate articles are allocated for them in the Madloba catalog, and we will tell you how to explore the sights of Kutaisi as much as possible in 1 day.
We are planning a day tour of Kutaisi
No matter which hotel in Kutaisi you stay in, there will always be exciting and magnificent sights nearby, from which an unforgettable day tour of Kutaisi will begin.
Most of the tourist places are gathered near the central park of Kutaisi. Therefore, we will start the journey from there. Then we will head towards the Colchis Fountain, walk past the L. Meskhishvili Drama Theater in the direction of the Museum of Military Glory. Then, moving towards the Rioni River, we will approach the Annunciation Church.
Moving in the opposite direction from the Colchis Fountain, we will definitely take a photo in the smallest Park with Fountain and come to the State Museum of Kutaisi. From there, moving to the Rustaveli Bridge, we will look into the Royal District, take a photo on the White Bridge and explore the Golden Tent and the Palace of King Solomon II from the inside.
If, having reached the Rustaveli Bridge, there are difficulties and confusion with where you are and where to go next, you can always look into the Information Center of Kutaisi. Here they will always help tourists find their way and tell them where to turn in case of difficulties.
After crossing the Rustaveli Bridge, every tourist is obliged to take a photo near the monument to Galaktion Tabidze, and then go to the central Park of Culture and Recreation.
After relaxing in the park and having refreshed ourselves at a local restaurant or cafe, we take a taxi to the main attraction of the city of Kutaisi – the Bagrat Temple. Inspired by the ancient church and filled with strength, we finish the tour in the Kutaisi Botanical Garden.
So, let's tell you more about each point of the excursion for 1 day in Kutaisi.
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Central Park of Kutaisi
The Central Park of Kutaisi welcomes guests with massive columns, neatly trimmed shrubs and well-groomed flower beds. A great place to start an excursion to gain strength and soak up the beauty and local flavor.
On the territory of the park there are springs with mineral water, from which you can safely drink or take water with you on the road. There is also a Monument to Zahariy Paliashvili erected here, an excellent location for tourist photos.
National Museum of Military Glory
For those who are interested in the history of Georgia's participation in various wars and conflicts, the doors of this museum are open.
Newspaper clippings, photographs and fascinating stories of art historians will help you plunge into the difficult history of the military glory of Georgia and Kutaisi in particular.
Colchis Fountain
The most expensive fountain in Georgia is located in Kutaisi, and this is the Colchis Fountain. The multi-tiered fountain with golden and bronze statues of animals, symbolizing the history of the Georgian people, delights every observer.
All sculptures of the Colchis Fountain are exact copies of artifacts excavated in Colchis, the ancient kingdom of Georgia. The legend of the Golden Fleece has roots precisely from Colchis.
To get a closer look at the fountain, you will have to overcome the highway that surrounds the Colchis fountain with a ring. There are no pedestrian crossings, so you need to catch the moment when the traffic will decrease.
But even on the other side of the road, the Colchis Fountain impresses with its scale and splendor.
Drama Theater named after L. Meskhishvili
The Lado Meskhishvili Kutaisi Theater has been operating for more than 150 years. Its capacity is more than 700 people, and the most outstanding actors of Georgia participate in the productions.
The amazing architecture of the theater strikes the eye not only from the outside of the building, but also inside. The sophistication and thoughtfulness of each element is captured by a detailed examination of the decoration of the theater.
Park with Fountain
In this wonderful place you can take a breath and relax, gain strength to continue the tour. Locals call it the Park of Politics, because Georgians really like to discuss the events taking place in the world in the silence and tranquility of the park.
Amazing sculptures and the atmosphere of the park will remain in your memory for a long time. There are quite a lot of locations for filming! Do not miss the moment to take a good photo in Kutaisi for memory!
Bessarion Gabashvili Culture and Recreation Park
A great place to relax with children and a sightseeing tour of Kutaisi. The attractions have been functioning since the 80s of the XX century, but there is no need to fear for their performance. They undergo mandatory security control.
The Ferris wheel offers an excellent view of the whole of Kutaisi, and the cable car, which was opened back in 1969, will help to consider it even better.
The State Historical Museum of Kutaisi
For over 100 years, this museum has been introducing the history of Georgia and the Georgian people to everyone.
Several hundred thousand exhibits, among which there are artifacts of the V century, impress with their significance and antiquity.
Be sure to use the services of a guide to get to know the history of Kutaisi and Georgia better!
Kutaisi Botanical Garden
As in any botanical garden, rare representatives of the flora and fauna of Georgia are protected here. The riot of greenery on the mountain slopes, the healing air of Georgia and the peace of walking will be the perfect end to a day tour of Kutaisi.
There is one wonderful attraction hidden inside the garden – a church inside a tree. There are only three churches in the world inside trees, and one of them is located in Kutaisi.
Annunciation Church
The Annunciation Cathedral or the Annunciation Church is an amazing place that has undergone many changes during its existence. Initially, the Orthodox St. Sophia Church was given into the hands of Catholics. For three decades, Catholics have been making their own changes to the architecture of the temple. Then it was completely closed. At the end of the XIX century, the Annunciation Cathedral reopened its doors to its parishioners, but as an Orthodox church.
Today it is considered one of the ancient churches of Kutaisi, and one of the most unusual in architecture.
Bagrat Temple
The temple, which is visible from every point of Kutaisi, was recognized as a UNESCO heritage in 1994. It was erected a thousand years ago by Tsar Bagrat III. The main symbol of the unification of Georgia impresses with its power and greatness.
In the Madloba catalog you can read more about this incomparable Temple, how the reconstruction in 2012 influenced the decision to exclude it from the UNESCO heritage, and why no excursion in the city can do without it.
Rustaveli Bridge and White Bridge
All the bridges of Kutaisi can be considered the sights of the city. They have been performing their function since ancient times and have a very bizarre and unusual architecture.
Beautiful views for photos, various sculptures and ornate handrails – that's why bridges are considered favorite places for tourists.
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King Solomon's Palace
The golden tent is located on the river bank and should not be left without your attention. Next to it is the residence of King Solomon II.
The curator of the museum will be happy to tell the fascinating story of the life and reign of the tsar, introduce Georgian customs.
Conclusion
You can get around all the sights of Kutaisi in 1 day with the help of our recommendations and tips. Plan your route in advance so as not to waste time searching for the right place in the city. And if you want to stay longer somewhere and reduce the number of places to visit, do not worry! Pay enough attention to what resonated in your soul, because impressions are exactly what we expect from traveling!
The Madloba directory wishes you only positive emotions from a day tour of Kutaisi! You can go on a journey from any point of the route, based on your preferences.
Write in the comments where you have already visited, and what impressions the sights of Kutaisi have caused you. Share what routes you traveled during city tours.
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