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kareninagurl:“In 1994, Bagrati Cathedral, together with the Gelati Monastery, was included in UNESCO's World Heritage Site list as a single entity. In 2001, ownership of the cathedral was transferred from the Georgian state to the Georgian Orthodox Church. It is presently of limited use for religious services, but attracts many pilgrims and tourists. It is also frequently used as a symbol of the city of Kutaisi, being one of its main tourist attractions. I recommend to visit in the morning.”
滕凯舟:“This museum doesn't look impressive. There are two security guards at the entrance who guide us to the front desk to buy tickets. The tickets are printed directly and are very rough. The cashier is working with his child.
The exhibition area is on the second floor and is still very eye-catching. From the supplies of ancient humans tens of thousands of years ago to modern exhibits in the 19th century, people are in awe of the historical civilization of the Caucasus region.
Many of them were dug out from under the church. If you are interested in Christianity, you should gain a lot.
The ticket is 6 lari, which is equivalent to 15 yuan. I think it is quite worth it.”
行者晓畅:“Gelati Monastery was built in the 12th century AD during the reign of King David IV, the most powerful king in Georgia. The great king who led the Georgians to drive the Turks out of the Caucasus was buried in the monastery. This Byzantine building is currently under renovation, but it does not prevent visitors from entering the interior. The main building of the church, the Virgin Church, retains a large number of murals from the 12th to 18th centuries, which is breathtaking. There are two types of murals, mosaics and frescoes, and the interior of the church is dominated by frescoes. Although the entire mural from the dome to the wall has lost its original beautiful colors after hundreds of years, we can still peek into that brilliant history from the mottled historical traces.”
LikeGor:“It can be said that the churches and monasteries here are built in a vivid and colorful way, the people have their own beliefs, and the locals are full of enthusiasm, which has attracted countless tourists from all over the world and made people linger.”