Metekhi church

The Metekhi Church stands on a clifftop above the Mtkvari River with stone walls and three semicircular apses facing the eastern side of Tbilisi.

The original structure from the 12th century endured damage from Mongol invasions, followed by restorations under King Vakhtang V in 1661 and King Erekle II in 1748.

The remains of Saint Shushanik, a 5th-century Christian martyr, make this church one of the principal religious destinations for Orthodox Christian pilgrims in Georgia.

The church opens daily for visitors and worshippers, offering guided tours in multiple languages and requiring modest dress code for entry into the premises.

Between 1979 and 1988, the sacred building functioned as the State Youth Drama Theater before returning to its religious purpose under Patriarch Ilia II.

Location: Tbilisi

Inception: 13 century

Architectural style: architecture of Georgia

Height: 24.5 m

Length: 20 m

Width: 16 m

Made from material: rock

Address: მეტეხის აღმართი 1 0117 0117

GPS coordinates: 41.69054,44.81168

Latest update: May 11, 2025 08:35