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Kutaisi · Boris Gaponov Street · Jewish quarter

Visit Kutaisi's main synagogue

An active prayer house preserves an important part of the city's Jewish heritage.

Boris Gaponov, memorial close to the entrance to the Great Synagogue in Kutaisi, August 2016
Photo: Meo Hav · image credits

Why visit

Kutaisi's main synagogue is the largest of three prayer houses in the Jewish quarter and has a richly decorated interior. It makes a focused heritage stop distinct from the Rioni and Royal District walk.

What to expect

The building is a place of worship, not an open museum. Look at its facade from the street and enter only when visitors are welcomed.

Plan your visit

Allow30 min–1 hr · at the site; travel is extra
AreaBoris Gaponov Street · Jewish quarter

Before you go

Check visitor access, observe service times and follow the community's dress and photography guidance.

Allow extra time

Visit times are estimates for this activity only. Travel, queues and breaks are extra.

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