Imereti

Imereti WELCOME TO IMERETI The region of Imereti was originally part of the ancient Colchis kingdom. A legendary place, well known for its abundance of gold, it was here that the Argonauts were said to have travelled to find the Golden Fleece.... More

Imereti WELCOME TO IMERETI The region of Imereti was originally part of the ancient Colchis kingdom. A legendary place, well known for its abundance of gold, it was here that the Argonauts were said to have travelled to find the Golden Fleece. Archaeological digs have revealed the remains of a massively rich and thriving Hellenistic culture. Bronze and gold statues of incredible workmanship, jewelry and glassware confirm that, since the Bronze Age at least, Imereti has been a place of highly sophisticated culture. Some of Imereti’s cultural and historical monuments date back to as early as the Neolithic (late Stone Age) era, however many modern architectural accomplishments can also be found in the region. During the 10-12th centuries Imereti had a renaissance period in which a number of masterpieces of Georgian architecture were created, including the Bagrati Cathedral and Gelati Monastery Complex – both UNESCO world heritages sites. FOOD AND WINE Imereti is best known for its spicy, Less