Explore Imereti

Imereti has the serene and ancient beauty of a European land rich in historical and cultural traditions with lots of interesting things to explore.

Mocameta Monastery. Cuisine The people of Imereti are surprisingly hospitable and Imereti’s cuisine is also incredibly delicious. Walnut dishes are very popular here, herbs are also used a lot to prepare food. The traditional Khachapuri cheese cake from the Imereti region is famous throughout Georgia. In addition, one of the popular highlights here is fried chicken dipped in juice from blackberries and unripe grapes called Isrimakvali. The Imereti name is also known in the winemaking industry. Due to the diversity of climatic and soil conditions, Imereti is able to grow a wide variety of grapes, making the wine here the richest flavor of Georgia. Main attractions Jewish Quarter is a must-visit for history lovers. The largest synagogue here was built in 1866, can accommodate 500 members. The magnificent Bagrati and Gelati churches such as the Bagrati Cathedral and the Gelati Monastery were recognized by UNESCO as World Cultural Heritage in 1994. Motsameta Monastery, located 6km from the city of Kutaisi, built in the 11th century also attracts a lot of tourists with an ancient belief: If a person crawls three times under a crate and makes a wish while touching mascot, wishes will come true. Museum system is also a favorite destination. These include: Kutaisi Historical Museum was established in 1912 with more than 200,000 artifacts; Vani Archaeological Museum, home to unique works created by ancient jewelers discovered in the town of Vani … Sataplia Nature Reserve is located 6km northwest of Kutaisi. Here, you can find preserved dinosaur footprints and a beautiful cave complex filled with stalactites and stalagmites. There is a museum, a glass walkway, and a spectacular natural view on the grounds of the reserve. Also, do not miss the tour of Prometheus – one of the most famous destinations in the area – to admire the wonder made up of stalactites, or to the Okatse gorge with its majestic natural scenery. ..