Photogallery of Kutaisi, Georgia

Kutaisi is a beautiful city in west Georgia. It is located on the bank of the Rioni River. The name of this Georgian city derives from the Georgian word “kuato” which means “stone”. Indeed, the city is located in a rocky territory full of stones. Kutaisi is not only a comfortable Georgian resort but also an ancient historic settlement that still has a unique hospitable atmosphere that Georgia is famous for. This city has managed to keep its landmarks in good condition until modern times. These fabulous attractions have impressed and excited generations of guests from all over the world. Archaeologists proved that the city of Kutaisi was established in the 6th century BC. However, the first mentions in the documents date back to the 3rd century BC. Local people were mostly involved in winemaking. There were also many fruit trees in the region. According to old manuscripts of the antiquity period, Kutaisi was the capital of the ancient Kingdom of Colchis. At that time, the Colchis people mostly inhabited the territory of the modern Georgian city. They were the forefathers of modern Georgians. In the 8th century, Kutaisi became the central settlement in the Abkhazian Kingdom. In the 60s of the 18th century, Turks attacked the Georgian settlement. They succeeded in capturing the city after a series of fierce battles. Russian troops managed to defeat the Turkish army only ten years later. In 1810, Kutaisi became a part of the Russian Empire and became the center of … Read further