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⛪ Gelati Monastery
UNESCO-listed medieval monastic complex in western Georgia


🕐 2 min read · Updated 1 Apr 2026 at 05:04

UNESCOUNESCO World Heritage Site

📋 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 ...

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