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Gelati Monastery

A medieval monastery and academy above Kutaisi, with golden mosaics and the tomb of King David the Builder.

Photo: Ihor Burliai · CC BY-SA 3.0
Price
Free
Time Needed
2 hours

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A medieval monastery and academy above Kutaisi, with golden mosaics and the tomb of King David the Builder.

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