Sioni Cathedral
სიონის საკათედრო ტაძარი
The Georgian Orthodox cathedral at the heart of the Old Town. It houses the Grapevine Cross of St. Nino and is a pilgrimage site for Georgian believers.
Sioni Cathedral was first built in the 6th–7th centuries and was rebuilt many times after invasions by Arabs, Mongols, and Persians. Its surviving structure largely reflects its 13th-century form. The cathedral enshrines the Grapevine Cross, said to be the one St. Nino used to bring Christianity to Georgia, and its murals were painted by Russian artists in the 19th century. Admission is free. Dress modestly, and women should cover their heads. During services you may hear Georgian polyphonic chant. The cathedral is on Sioni Street, a 3-minute walk from the Bridge of Peace.
Opening hours
Approx. 08:00–20:00
Nearby sights
- Bridge of Peace
- Rike Park
- Narikala Fortress
- Metekhi Church
- Anchiskhati Basilica
- Kartlis Deda (Mother of Georgia)
- Rezo Gabriadze Marionette Theater
- Leghvtakhevi Waterfall