Holy Trinity Cathedral (Tsminda Sameba)

The towering Holy Trinity Cathedral is the tallest church in all of Tbilisi and recognized as a symbol of  ”New Georgia”. Its golden dome rises out of the hillside of St. Ilya and is visible from almost any point in the city. The stunning structure is part of a massive complex that includes a monastery, theology school, hotel and nine chapels (including five that are underground).
Long considered one of the highlights of any tour of Tbilisi, Holy Trinity Cathedral was built to coincide with the 2000th anniversary of Christianity and the 1,500th anniversary of the Georgian church’s independence. The cathedral’s interior proves as impressive as its exterior and travelers say it is worth visiting twice—once to see in the daylight, and once to see as the sun sets in the hills that surround it.

Practical Info

The church is located on the left bank of the Kura River in Tbilisi. It is within walking distance of the Avlabari Metro Station.