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Kutaisi
Kutaisi is Georgia's ancient western capital, a city of crumbling Soviet-era facades, a roaring river gorge and the honey-coloured ruins of Bagrati Cathedral watching over it from the hilltop. It feels less polished than Tbilisi and more lived-in, a working city that happens to sit beside some of the country's most striking medieval monuments and cave systems.
Top attractions
attraction Bagrati Cathedral: Kutaisi Travel Guide (4.7★)
Bagrati Cathedral stands on Ukimerioni Hill above the Rioni River in Kutaisi, a short uphill walk from the city centre. 4.7★ (6,102 reviews) — what visitors say, hours, and tips.
attraction Colchis Fountain: Kutaisi Travel Guide (4.7★)
Colchis Fountain stands on David the Builder Square in central Kutaisi, Georgia. 4.7★ (4,326 reviews) — what visitors say, hours, and tips.
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Frequently asked questions about Kutaisi
How do I get to Kutaisi?
Most travellers arrive via Kutaisi International Airport (KUT), a hub for low-cost carriers including Wizz Air, with buses and marshrutkas running from the terminal into the city and on to Tbilisi or Batumi. Overland, the most reliable option from the capital is the direct minibus (marshrutka) or intercity bus from Tbilisi, since Kutaisi is no longer served by a direct train and rail travellers must change at Rioni station outside the city.
How many days should I spend in Kutaisi?
Plan on ~2 days to cover the cathedral, the old town and a half-day trip to the nearby Prometheus or Sataplia caves.
What is Kutaisi known for?
Kutaisi is Georgia's ancient western capital, a city of crumbling Soviet-era facades, a roaring river gorge and the honey-coloured ruins of Bagrati Cathedral watching over it from the hilltop. It feels less polished than Tbilisi and more lived-in, a working city that happens to sit beside some of the country's most striking medieval monuments and cave systems.