Samtredia is a city in the Imereti region, known for its ancient churches, Jewish heritage, and Georgian-Jewish friendship. It's located on the Colchis Lowland, near the Rioni River.
Samtredia is situated in the Imereti region, on the banks of the Rioni River, about 25 meters above sea level. The city is at the crossroads of Imereti, Guria, and Samegrelo regions, making it a significant transport hub.
History of Samtredia
The city first appeared as a village in the second half of the 18th century, built on a large forest-swamp land. With the opening of the Tbilisi-Poti railway line in 1872, people started to settle, and the infrastructure improved, leading to industrial development and the draining of swamps.
Things to See
Samtredia municipality is built on ancient settlements, offering many valuable sights. These include the ruins of a castle from the 11th-12th centuries in the village of Toli, the ancient settlement of Dablagomi, and several churches from the 15th-16th centuries.
- Telepis - ruins of a castle of the 11th-12th centuries
- Ancient settlement of Dablagomi
- Churches named after the Mother of God, the Savior, the Nativity, the Crucifixion, St. George, and St. Nicholas
How to Get There
Samtredia is about 30 km from Kutaisi and 20 km from Kutaisi International Airport. The city is also connected to the Black Sea coast of Georgia, including Ajara and Abkhazia regions.
Highlights
- Ancient churches from the 15th-16th centuries
- Jewish heritage and the village of Kulashi
- Coexistence of Georgian and Jewish people
- Telepis - ruins of a castle of the 11th-12th centuries
- Ancient settlement of Dablagomi
- Synagogue in the village of Kulashi
- Strategic location at the crossroads of Imereti, Guria, and Samegrelo regions
Getting there by car
Driving distance from Tbilisi, Kutaisi and Batumi city centres. Times are one-way; fuel is a rough estimate.
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From Tbilisi
- Distance
- 248 km
- Drive time
- 3 h 14 min
- Fuel (est.)
- ~72 GEL
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From Kutaisi
- Distance
- 42.0 km
- Drive time
- 38 min
- Fuel (est.)
- ~12 GEL
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From Batumi
- Distance
- 112 km
- Drive time
- 1 h 44 min
- Fuel (est.)
- ~33 GEL
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