Orthodox Church of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker - Free Audio Guide

Tbilisi, Georgia

ნარიყალას წმინდა ნიკოლოზის სასწაულმოქმედის სახელობის ტაძარი, დათა გულუას აღმართი, ხარფუხი, კალა, ორთაჭალა, კრწანისის რაიონი, თბილისი, 0041, საქართველო

Orthodox Church of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker, Tbilisi
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The St. Nicholas Church, located within the Narikala Fortress in Tbilisi, Georgia, was originally built in the 13th century during the reign of King Demetre the Devoted. The church suffered significant damage in the 19th century when it was repurposed as a gunpowder storage facility. An archaeological excavation in the 1960s revealed remnants of its original structure. A new church was constructed on the ancient foundations and consecrated in 1997. The site is notable for its beautiful architecture, frescoes, and the surrounding historical fortress, which offers panoramic views of Tbilisi. Visitors can explore the fortress and enjoy the serene atmosphere. The site is open daily, and entry is free. Accessibility may vary, as the site requires some walking and climbing.