Kutaisi is the second largest city in Georgia
The second largest city after Tbilisi is the city of Kutaisi, which has an ancient history and has 2500 years. Back in the ancient era, Kutaisi was the capital of the kingdom of Colchis. It was to this city that the Argonauts sailed in search of the Golden Fleece.
Kutaisi has always had weight in the political life of the country. And since 2012, the city has become the parliamentary capital of Georgia.
The city is located on the banks of the Rioni River. On the ancient streets of Kutaisi, there are amazing architectural structures and houses of the XIX century.
In Kutaisi there is a Jewish quarter and a synagogue, which was built in the XIX century. The capacity of the synagogue is half a thousand people.
Bagrati and Gelati temples are the sights of Kutaisi, are considered objects of protection and heritage of the UNESCO World Organization.
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