Bagrati Cathedral is the 11th-century cathedral church in the city of Kutaisi. The cathedral was built in the early years of the 11th century, during the reign of King Bagrat III due to which it was called “Bagrati” Cathedral, i.e., Bagrat’s cathedral. Bagrati proudly watches over Kutaisi and the Rioni River and has been the home of the Colchis Kings. The cathedral, is regarded as a masterpiece in the history of medieval Georgian architecture. Since 1994 the Cathedral has been under the protection of UNESCO.