Dranda Cathedral, Eastern Orthodox cathedral in Dranda, Georgia.
The cathedral features stone carvings on its exterior walls and stands with a central dome supported by four pillars within a rectangular structure.
The cathedral's construction began in 551 under Emperor Justinian I, serving as a significant episcopal center during the Medieval Georgian Orthodox period.
The cathedral contains marble decorative elements and religious symbols that represent the artistic traditions of early Georgian Orthodox architecture.
Visitors can reach the cathedral by taking a local bus from Sukhumi to Dranda village, with guided tours available through regional tourism offices.
A underground tunnel near the western wall leads toward the Kodori River, containing marble slabs decorated with religious imagery.
Location: Dranda
Inception: 6 century
Architectural style: architecture of Georgia
GPS coordinates: 42.87417,41.16222
Latest update: March 11, 2025 12:41
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