Pitsunda Cathedral, Eastern Orthodox cathedral in Pitsunda, Georgia.
Pitsunda Cathedral is an Eastern Orthodox church in the coastal settlement of Pitsunda, Georgia, built on a cross-shaped plan with three internal aisles and three semicircular apses. The outer walls are made of alternating layers of stone and brick, giving the building a clearly striped appearance.
A Georgian ruler in the 10th century commissioned the building as a major religious center for the region. It served for many centuries as a seat for church authority in this part of the Caucasus.
The cathedral walls carry paintings from several different periods, showing how religious art changed over the centuries in this part of the Caucasus. Visitors can observe the differences in style and technique simply by looking from one section of the interior to another.
The grounds sit within a protected cultural area on the coast and are open to visitors daily. The site is exposed to sun, so comfortable shoes and some sun protection make the visit easier.
The church houses a pipe organ made in Germany that was installed in the 1970s and is still played during concerts today. This makes the building one of the few Orthodox churches in the region where classical music performances take place on a regular basis.
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