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Tbilisi Sioni Cathedral

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Tbilisi Sioni Cathedral

Tbilisi Sioni Cathedral or the Sioni Cathedral of the Dormition is a Georgian Orthodox cathedral located in Tbilisi, Georgia. The construction of the original church on this site was initiated by King Vakhtang Gorgasali in the 5th century AD. The cathedral was completely rebuilt by King David the Builder in 1112 AD.

Site Information

Country: Georgia

District: Tbilisi Region

Category: Churches and Monasteries

Site History: 6th Century AD

Oldest Culture: Christian

Later Cultures: Christian

Site Features: Georgian Orthodox Church Monuments

UNESCO Tentative List

Part of: Tbilisi Historic District

Date of Submission: 2007

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