Title: Gelati Monastery in Tkibuli - Tours and Activities | Expedia.ca [Gelati Monastery Hotels](https://expedia.ca/Gelati-Monastery-Hotels.0-l6108492-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Tkibuli](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-Tkibuli.d553248635923467769.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Tkibuli](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Tkibuli.d553248635923467769.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Gelati Monastery Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Gelati-Monastery.d6108492.Car-Rental-Guide)[Tkibuli Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Tkibuli.d553248635923467769.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Gelati Monastery Tours and Activities ![A beautiful church. Beautiful frescoes all over. I was the only one there at the time, it was very quiet.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6108492/461e98de-8559-4a93-b2a6-9c71fac5e871.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![A beautiful church. Beautiful frescoes all over. I was the only one there at the time, it was very quiet.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6108492/461e98de-8559-4a93-b2a6-9c71fac5e871.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Gelati is a monastery founded by King David the Builder in 1106. It's easy to see how he got his name, as this UNESCO site is still intact and well preserved 900 years later. King David is buried here as well, and you can see his tombstone under one of the arches. Reportedly he wanted the monastic students to walk over his grave on their way to study every day to remind them of...who knows what? You aren't allowed to walk over the tombstone anymore, which is probably a good thing! www.visa-vis.com](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6108492/6b3c949a-4eb3-479e-bff9-e3b4cc84f0a0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Gelati Academy, 11 km North-East of Kutaisi was founded by King Davit in 1106. The St. Mary's church displays frescos from different centuries. The golden mosaic in the apsis dome is one of the oldest fragments. The Academy is a UNESCO world heritage site since 1994 and renovation is still ongoing.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6108492/aaa1fbfd-ecc9-423e-8711-f485aa1505e1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Founded in 1106, UNESCO World Heritage Site](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6108492/1d49ca09-00d4-43d2-a184-d37db6effb9f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Gelati Monastery Activities [Tkibuli travel guide](https://expedia.ca/Tkibuli.dx553248635923467769) --- --- ### Popular places to visit ![Bagrati Cathedral in Kutaisi, was completely destroyed by the Turkish in 1692. Re-Building started in 1951. The Cathedral is a UNESCO World Heritage since 1994.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/8357/99f4e73b-a88b-409d-b745-6fa94f8c9c7a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Bagrati Cathedral Bagrati Cathedral is just one of the places to see in Kutaisi, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander the gardens or discover the area's mountain views. [](https://expedia.ca/Bagrati-Cathedral-Kutaisi.d6108490.Vacation-Attraction) #### Motsameta Monastery Learn about the local history of Tkibuli when you spend time at Motsameta Monastery. [](https://expedia.ca/Motsameta-Monastery-Tkibuli.d553248635976705724.Vacation-Attraction) #### Kutaisi Botanical Garden Explore the great outdoors at Kutaisi Botanical Garden, a lovely green space in Kutaisi. Discover the area's theater scene and cathedral. 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