We left Kutaisi early in the morning to visit the Gelati Monastery. The drive there was pleasant, taking us through winding roads and lush green hills.
Unfortunately, Gelati Monastery was undergoing restoration work, so we were unable to see the interior. After spending some time exploring the grounds, we started our drive back to Kutaisi.
We parked the car back at our Airbnb and then walked to Palaty for lunch. The ambiance and decor made it feel like a restaurant in Paris (though I have not been to Paris, I imagine this is exactly what it would feel like!).
We enjoyed a leisurely lunch with a variety of dishes. The food was tasty, and the portions were quite satisfying.
We relaxed for a while in the afternoon before walking to the Bagrati Cathedral. We passed by the famous Colchis Fountain on our way.
We crossed the Chain Bridge to get to the other side of the river.
The path to Bagrati Cathedral included a series of steps leading up from the ground level through a charming residential neighborhood.
Bagrati Cathedral is an Orthodox cathedral originally built during the 11th century.
From that height, there were sweeping, panoramic views of Kutaisi.
We walked back down after spending some time there and took a moment to admire the various wall paintings around the city.
We spent some time at Kutaisi Central Park and then headed to Fleur for dinner.
The restaurant was nice and the food was good. We walked back to our Airbnb after the meal to end the day.
๐ Royal Car Rent
๐ฝ๏ธ Palaty
๐ฝ๏ธ Fleur
๐๏ธ Airbnb - Guest House Amazon in Old City