Discover the Serenity of St. Elijah the Prophet Church of Gelati

Getting There

• Walking

  Start at the central square in Kutaisi, known as the David Agmashenebeli Square. From the square, head south towards the main street, Rustaveli Street. Walk along Rustaveli Street until you reach the roundabout. At the roundabout, take the second exit onto Gamsakhurdia Street. Continue straight on Gamsakhurdia Street for about 1 km until you see the Kutaisi State Historical Museum on your left. From there, take a left onto Chavchavadze Street and proceed to the bus station, which is around a 10-minute walk. At the bus station, look for a marshrutka (minibus) heading towards Gelati, which is approximately a 15-minute ride. Once you arrive in Gelati, follow the signs to St. Elijah the Prophet Church, which is a short walk uphill from the bus stop.

• Public Transport

  From the central square, take a bus or marshrutka from the main bus station to Gelati. The bus station is located nearby, and you can ask locals for directions if needed. The ride will take around 15-20 minutes. Upon arriving in Gelati, disembark at the stop closest to the church. From there, you can either walk or ask locals for directions to St. Elijah the Prophet Church, which should be clearly marked.

• Cycling

  If you prefer cycling, start from David Agmashenebeli Square and head south towards Rustaveli Street. Follow Rustaveli Street to the roundabout, take the second exit onto Gamsakhurdia Street, and continue straight for about 1 km. You can rent a bicycle from local shops. The route to Gelati is generally safe, but be cautious of traffic. After cycling for about 30 minutes, you will arrive at the village of Gelati. Park your bicycle and follow signs to the church, which is a short distance away.