Tbilisi – Martvili Canyon, # 3.4

Trip to Martvili Canyon from Tbilisi – 

Excursion to monuments of nature and medieval architecture

Martvili is a small, beautiful town in Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti province of Western Georgia. The population of the town is about five thousand residents. The existence of a compact settlement on Martvili territory is confirmed by 9^th century historical sources.

Martvili Canyon (Gachedili)” rel=”noopener” target=”_blank”>Martvili Canyon is located in Khoni municipality, on the territory of village Gachedili. The Canyon has extraordinary beauty. Here you can find the remains of seventy million years old ancient animals, hollow bones and ancient humans traces.

 Trip to Kutaisi

Kutaisi is the oldest city of Georgia. It is first mentioned in Greek’s historical sources in 8^th century bc by the name  of “Kutaia”, which represented the capital city of Kolkheti kingdom.  Argonaut’s well-known story is also connected to the kingdom of Kolkheti. Kutaisi is located in western Georgia along both banks of the Rioni River. Kutaisi has been Georgia’s one of cultural and educational center for centuries.

Trip to Bagrati 

Bagrati Cathedral is located in Kutaisi. It was built by the king Bagrat III in 11^th century. The remains of 8^th century bc antique construction and 6^th century bc basilica are discovered below the cathedral. Bagrati Cathedral is one of the best monuments of architecture and art of medieval Georgia. Architectural ornaments of the cathedral attract great attention. On the floor there is a trace of mosaic, on the walls you can see painting and fresco arrears. Bagrati Cathedral with Gelati Monastery Complex was a UNESCO World Heritage Site but due to improper implementation of restoration works on it has been removed from the list of UNESCO monuments.

Trip to Gelati Monastery

Gelati architectural complex was built by David IV, also known as David the Builder in 12^th century. It is located 12 kilometers from Kutaisi. Gelati is special for its array, architecture, paintings, mosaic. With Gelati Monastery in 1106 year famous Gelati Academy was established. It represented a theological institution, where geometry, arithmetic, music, philosophy, grammar, astronomy was taught. During its existence Gelati was the property of the royal family, that’s why the kings of the feudal age of Georgia are buried there. Gelati Monastery Complex is a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Monument with multicultural values.

• If there is free time and desire we will see Sataplia Protected Area or Prometheus Cave:

Trip to Sataplia Cave

Sataplia cave is located 7 kilometers from Kutaisi, on the territory of Tskaltubo. Sataplia cave belongs to karstic caves group. The cave is very beautiful, in which a huge part plays the variety of flora-fauna. There is an unique colchic forest on the territory of the cave. Here you can see a well preserved dinosaurs footprints. The cave is covered with the forest of stalactites and stalagmites. The climate here is humid. In winter and in summer the temperature is eleven-twelve degrees.

Trip to Prometheus Cave

Prometheus cave is located 40 kilometers from Kutaisi on Tskaltubo’s territory. The cave belongs to karstic caves group. Stalactites, stalagmites helictites, stone turned waterfalls, underground rivers and lakes are presented in the cave. The climate here is humid and it has healing features for those who suffer from the asthma disease. The temperature is thirteen-fifteen degrees in winter and in summer (Stop for lunch in Kutaisi or Tskaltubo, or Martvili).

• The Canyon Tour tour lasts one day
• The Canyon Tour tour is mainly reserved for groups

For those who want to travel to cultural monuments in Georgia!

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