Gelati Monastery is a medieval monastic complex located near the city of Kutaisi in western Georgia. It was founded in the 12th century by King David IV of Georgia and was a major center of Georgian Orthodox Christian spirituality and culture. Gelati Monastery was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1994 due to its historic significance as a center of learning and culture, as well as its stunning architecture.

The monastery complex consists of several churches and other buildings, including the Church of the Virgin, the Church of St. George, and the Church of St. Nicholas. The interior of these churches is decorated with beautiful frescoes, some of which date back to the 12th century. In addition to the churches, the complex also contains a bell tower, a refectory, and a series of monastic cells.

One of the most notable features of Gelati Monastery is its academy, which was founded by King David IV in the 12th century. The academy was a center of learning and scholarship, and many important Georgian scholars and writers studied there. The academy's library was known to be one of the largest in the region, containing thousands of volumes of literature and religious texts.