Actor Bahram Radan's wedding ceremony in Georgia

Georgia's second city was the capital of the ancient kingdom of Colchis. It was here, according to legend, that Jason and his Argonauts came to steal the golden fleece. A hilly green city on the banks of the Rioni river, it has numerous interesting churches, in particular Bagrat Cathedral. Less than 10km from Kutaisi on a beautiful hillside covered with forests is the Gelati Monastery complex. Founded in 1106 by King David the Builder it was intended as a royal monastery and an academy. The tomb of King David and his granddaughter Queen Tamara are located here.