Gelati Monastery
Cathedral · Tkibuli ·

Gelati Monastery

Cathedral · Tkibuli ·

Golden Age architecture, frescoes, and Georgian royal burials

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7QV9+V69, Rd to Gelati Monastery, Motsameta, Georgia Get directions

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7QV9+V69, Rd to Gelati Monastery, Motsameta, Georgia Get directions

+995 598 67 80 76
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Shabaan Q.

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DO NOT WASTE YOUR TIME GOING I do not know why some reviewers are encouraging others to go on the weekend. Stop misleading people please. Seriously. Look at one of the photos I’m attaching. Even if you go inside, it is NOT worth it. The church should just mark itself closed and block public access completely to avoid confusion

Dale D.

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THE BUS TO GET HERE IS BUS 33 AND IT ONLY COSTS 2 LARI ONE WAY. TOURISTS BEWARE!! TWO LARI ONE WAY! They will try to charge tourists 3 lari. Ask locals for the right price when you get on bus. The monastery is closed. Can not get in. Waste of time. Bus only stays there 15mins before they return and then there is a huge wait until the next bus. Go to Bagrati, at least you can enter.

ნოე Მ.

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XII century monastery and first academy in georgia which was built by Davit IV the builder. Nowadays it is closed but on holidays it might be open

Mkhitar G.

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The monastery is under renovation, we couldn't see much, but it was discernible, it was gorgeous. The nature also was very beautiful

Peter H.

Google
Even though under renovation (August 2025), most of the interior is accessible, except for some ceiling and upper wall paintings. The exterior is partially covered, but the garden remains fully open. Personally, one of the most impressive monasteries in Georgia for the conservation of paintings and history.

Gega M.

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Place of the grave of the King David's, one of the greatest kings of Georgia! Near the grave you will find Gate of Ganja, brought to Gelati complex by the King Demetre I, after conquering Ganja in 1138-1139. Gelati complex was famous being a center of education and knowledge in the medieval times.

Joelle

Google
We visited the place at sunset, it was getting dark and we couldn't stay for long. The place is so sacred with a beautiful view over the town. The big church and the small one are under renovation, there were scaffolding all around the interior walls but the visible murals were breathtaking, so were the icons. The history in the place can be observed through these astonishing art pieces. This place should be on top of the list when you visit Kutaisi.

David S.

Google
It's closed for renovations so not much to review. Looks like it will take a while to open again.