Metekhi Church
მეტეხის ტაძარი
A 13th-century Church of the Assumption on a cliff on the left bank of the Kura River, with an equestrian statue of the king who founded the city in front. It is a classic viewpoint over the Old Town and Narikala.
Metekhi Church was built in the 13th century and stands on a rocky cliff on the left bank of the Kura River. It once served as a royal palace and was later turned into a prison by the Russian authorities. In front of the church is the equestrian statue of Vakhtang Gorgasali, which faces the Old Town. From the terrace you can take in the sulfur bath domes, the Bridge of Peace, and Narikala Fortress, and sunset and night views are especially photogenic. Admission is free, and women need to cover their heads with a scarf. It is about a 10-minute walk from Avlabari metro station or from the Bridge of Peace.
Opening hours
Open all day (church approx. 09:00-19:00)
Nearby sights
- Old Tbilisi / Abanotubani
- Bridge of Peace
- Jumah Mosque
- Rike Park
- Narikala Fortress
- Sioni Cathedral
- Leghvtakhevi Waterfall
- National Botanical Garden of Georgia