Regional sacred-site guide
Sacred sites in Imereti
Explore 8 sacred places in Imereti, Georgia, with a regional map and links to detailed site guides.
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Bagrati Cathedral, Kutaisi
Kutaisi, Imereti, Georgia
Rising from Ukimerioni Hill above Kutaisi, Bagrati Cathedral has witnessed the unification of Georgia, the coronation of its greatest king, and centuries of destruction...
Gelati Monastery
Kutaisi, Imereti, Georgia
Founded in 1106 by King David IV as both monastery and academy, Gelati rises on a wooded hillside above the Tskaltsitela River as the spiritual and intellectual heart of...
Katskhi Monastery
Katskhi, Imereti, Georgia
The record covers Katskhi Monastery and its church in Katskhi village; the nearby Katskhi Pillar is a separate sacred site with different access.
Katskhi Pillar
Katskhi, Imereti, Georgia
The record covers Katskhi Pillar, its summit hermitage, and the public religious area at the base while distinguishing their access levels.
Mgvimevi Monastery
Chiatura, Imereti, Georgia
The record covers the Mgvimevi monastery buildings and principal cave above Chiatura, not every cave or cliff path in the Kvirila valley.
Motsameta Monastery
Kutaisi, Imereti, Georgia
The entry covers Motsameta Monastery and its immediate church precinct above the Tskaltsitela gorge, not the gorge or nearby Gelati.
Ubisi Monastery
Kharagauli, Imereti, Georgia
The record covers the Ubisi medieval monastic complex, including its principal church and tower, not the surrounding settlement.
Vani Archaeological Site
Vani, Imereti, Georgia
The record covers the excavated ancient settlement at Vani and its managed archaeological terraces; the adjacent museum interprets the finds but is not itself the ancient...
Key questions
Imereti sacred-site questions
How many sacred sites are listed in Imereti?
This regional guide currently includes 8 sacred sites in Imereti, Georgia.
Which traditions are represented in Imereti?
The most represented traditions in the current guide include Georgian Orthodox Christianity, Christianity, Historical Georgian and regional religious traditions.
Can I view Imereti sacred sites on a map?
Yes. Switch to map view to compare the listed places, then open a site page for coordinates and visiting context.