Anchiskhati Basilica
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The oldest surviving church in Tbilisi, a 6th-century basilica of brick and stone. Right next to it stands the marionette theatre with its crooked clock tower.
Anchiskhati Basilica was built in the 6th century and is the oldest church still standing in Tbilisi. It follows the early Georgian three-aisled basilica plan and takes its name from the Anchi icon once kept here, which is now housed in the National Art Museum of Georgia. The interior is dim and preserves 17th-century frescoes. The choir here is renowned, and multi-part chant can often be heard at Sunday morning services. Admission is free. The clock tower of the Gabriadze Theatre stands right at the entrance, so the two make an easy combined visit.
Opening hours
Approx. 08:00–19:00
Nearby sights
- Rezo Gabriadze Marionette Theater
- Rike Park
- Bridge of Peace
- Sioni Cathedral
- Freedom Square
- Georgian National Museum (Simon Janashia Museum)
- Dry Bridge Market
- Metekhi Church