Rustavi district, Lower Kartli, Georgia

Places to visit near Rustavi

Rustavi is a town in Rustavi district, Lower Kartli, Georgia, home to about 50,000 people. Within 50 km by road there are 179 places to visit — 47 churches, 57 forts & heritage, 12 parks and 11 museums. The must-see places are Rustavi Sioni (1 km), Rustavi Fortress (5 km) and Kumisi Lake (14 km).

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Rustavi, Lower Kartli
Rustavi, Rustavi district, Lower Kartli, Georgia. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Rustavi at a glance

Location
Rustavi district, Lower Kartli, Georgia
Population
about 50,000
Coordinates
41.5627° N, 44.9787° E
Places within 50 km
179 (99 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Rustavi

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Rustavi: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Churches near Rustavi

77 churches within 100 km of Rustavi. The closest is Rustavi Sioni (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Rustavi

70 forts & heritage within 100 km of Rustavi. The closest is Shota Rustaveli (1 km); the best-known is Rustavi Fortress (5 km). Best time: october to february.

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Parks near Rustavi

14 parks within 100 km of Rustavi. The closest is Varketili Central Park Named After Alisher Navoi (21 km); the best-known is Rike Park (25 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Rustavi

12 museums within 100 km of Rustavi. The closest is Rustavi Arts Center (4 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Rustavi

12 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Rustavi. The closest is Shavnabada (19 km); the best-known is Makhata (25 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Makhata · viewpoint · Tbilisi · ~25 km · Must-see
  • Mount Mtatsminda · viewpoint · Tbilisi · ~27 km · Must-see
  • Kvirikobis Mta · viewpoint · Tbilisi · ~29 km · Must-see
  • Udzo · viewpoint · Tbilisi · ~33 km · Must-see
  • Keeni · viewpoint · Tbilisi · ~34 km · Must-see
  • Shavnabada · viewpoint · Tbilisi · ~19 km

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Rustavi

7 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Rustavi. The closest is Kumisi Lake (14 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Rustavi

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 53 km on the road.

  1. Start in Rustavi
  2. 1 km Shota Rustaveli · heritage site, Rustavi
  3. 1 km Rustavi Sioni · church, Rustavi
  4. 5 km Rustavi Fortress · heritage site, Tbilisi
  5. 18 km Kumisi Lake · lake, Tbilisi
  6. 9 km Saint George Shavnabada Church · church, Gardabani Municipality
  7. 19 km Back to Rustavi

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From travellers near Rustavi

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How to reach Rustavi

    All places near Rustavi by distance

    Within 15 km of Rustavi

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Rustavi by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches4777Rustavi Sioni (1 km)
    Forts & heritage5770Shota Rustaveli (1 km)
    Other attractions2728Zhiuli Shartava (1 km)
    Parks1214Varketili Central Park Named After Alisher Navoi (21 km)
    Museums1112Rustavi Arts Center (4 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints712Shavnabada (19 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs67Kumisi Lake (14 km)
    Buddhist sites25Shavnabada Monastery (19 km)
    Waterfalls44Leghvtakhevi Waterfall (25 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens33Ponichala Reserve (10 km)
    Mosques & dargahs22Imam Hassan Mosque (24 km)
    Temples11Ateshgah (25 km)

    Rustavi: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Rustavi?

    Rustavi Sioni (church, about 1 km), Rustavi Fortress (heritage site, about 5 km), Kumisi Lake (lake, about 14 km), Saint George Shavnabada Church (church, about 19 km), Shota Rustaveli (heritage site, about 1 km), Zhiuli Shartava (attraction, about 1 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Rustavi?

    179 places on Spotwander: 47 churches, 57 forts & heritage, 27 other attractions, 12 parks, 11 museums.

    Which is the nearest church to Rustavi?

    Rustavi Sioni, about 1 km by road; Church of Saint George (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Rustavi?

    Shota Rustaveli, about 1 km by road; Memorial to the Heroes (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Rustavi?

    Varketili Central Park Named After Alisher Navoi, about 21 km by road; Heydar Aliyev Park (25 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Rustavi?

    Start in Rustavi, visit Shota Rustaveli, then Rustavi Sioni, then Rustavi Fortress, then Kumisi Lake, then Saint George Shavnabada Church, and drive back — about 53 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Rustavi?

    October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and parks.

    Towns near Rustavi

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Rustavi’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Rustavi on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.