Kashveti Church of St. George, Tbilisi
The Kashveti Church of Saint George is a prominent Georgian Orthodox Church located in central Tbilisi. Situated across from the Parliament Building on Rustaveli Avenue, it holds a significant place in the city's architectural and cultural landscape.
Constructed between 1904 and 1910, the church was designed by the renowned architect Leopold Bilfeldt. Bilfeldt drew inspiration from the medieval Samtavisi Cathedral when creating the architectural plans for Kashveti. The construction of the church was made possible through the generous sponsorship of the Georgian nobility and bourgeoisie.
The current Kashveti Church stands on the site of a previously damaged church, which had been built in 1753 at the request of the Amilakhvari family. The new structure incorporated elements of the original design while adding modern features. Notably, N. Agladze contributed significantly to the ornate design of the church.
One of the notable artistic features of Kashveti Church is its beautiful frescoes, which were painted by Lado Gudiashvili, an influential Georgian painter, in 1947. Gudiashvili's frescoes enhance the interior of the church, adding a sense of grandeur and beauty to the worship space.
Constructed between 1904 and 1910, the church was designed by the renowned architect Leopold Bilfeldt. Bilfeldt drew inspiration from the medieval Samtavisi Cathedral when creating the architectural plans for Kashveti. The construction of the church was made possible through the generous sponsorship of the Georgian nobility and bourgeoisie.
The current Kashveti Church stands on the site of a previously damaged church, which had been built in 1753 at the request of the Amilakhvari family. The new structure incorporated elements of the original design while adding modern features. Notably, N. Agladze contributed significantly to the ornate design of the church.
One of the notable artistic features of Kashveti Church is its beautiful frescoes, which were painted by Lado Gudiashvili, an influential Georgian painter, in 1947. Gudiashvili's frescoes enhance the interior of the church, adding a sense of grandeur and beauty to the worship space.
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Sight Name: Kashveti Church of St. George
Sight Location: Tbilisi, Georgia (See walking tours in Tbilisi)
Sight Type: Religious
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Sight Location: Tbilisi, Georgia (See walking tours in Tbilisi)
Sight Type: Religious
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