⛪ Gelati Monastery
UNESCO-listed medieval monastic complex in western Georgia
📋 Fast Facts
- Founded 1106 by King David IV (David the Builder)
- UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1994
- Located near Kutaisi in western Georgia, above the Tskaltsitela River
- Active monastic community; open to visitors year-round
Gelati Monastery is one of Georgia's most significant medieval ecclesiastical complexes, established in 1106 during the reign of ...