Ertatsminda Cathedral Religious Site
Medieval Georgian Orthodox cathedral near Gori in Shida Kartli
Ertatsminda Cathedral in Shida Kartli is a medieval Georgian church with stone architecture and interior fresco fragments. Visitors come for regional ecclesiastical history and hilltop views over the surrounding plains.
Ertatsminda Cathedral at a Glance#
Address: Ertatsminda, Shida Kartli, Georgia
Hours: Typically open during daylight hours; services at scheduled times
How to Get to Ertatsminda Cathedral#
Accessible by regional roads from Gori or Tbilisi; driving is the practical option. Local minibuses serve rural routes but schedules vary.
Tips for Visiting Ertatsminda Cathedral#
- Wear sturdy shoes for the uneven churchyard and stone steps.
- Respect services and local customs; photography inside may be restricted.
- Combine with nearby historical sites in Shida Kartli province for a fuller itinerary.
Best Time to Visit Ertatsminda Cathedral#
Best in spring or autumn for comfortable weather and clear access to rural sites.
Weather & Climate near Ertatsminda Cathedral#
Ertatsminda Cathedral's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with warm summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -4°C to 27°C. Moderate rainfall (635 mm/year).
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Acceptable | -4° - 4° | -2° | 30 mm | partly cloudy | 81% | 1.8 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.4h |
| February | Acceptable | -3° - 4° | -2° | 36 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 2.0 m/s | 0.4 low | 10.5h |
| March | Acceptable | -1° - 9° | 2° | 43 mm | overcast | 75% | 2.0 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Good | 4° - 17° | 11° | 63 mm | overcast | 72% | 2.0 m/s | 1.0 high | 13.2h |
| May | Good | 8° - 19° | 14° | 93 mm | overcast | 71% | 1.9 m/s | 1.5 high | 14.4h |
| June | Very Good | 11° - 23° | 17° | 90 mm | partly cloudy | 65% | 1.8 m/s | 1.9 very high | 15.0h |
| July | Very Good | 15° - 27° | 21° | 59 mm | partly cloudy | 58% | 1.7 m/s | 2.0 very high | 14.7h |
| August | Excellent | 15° - 27° | 21° | 49 mm | partly cloudy | 55% | 1.7 m/s | 1.7 very high | 13.7h |
| September | Excellent | 12° - 23° | 18° | 44 mm | partly cloudy | 64% | 1.7 m/s | 1.2 high | 12.3h |
| October | Good | 7° - 17° | 12° | 48 mm | partly cloudy | 74% | 1.5 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 11.0h |
| November | Acceptable | 2° - 11° | 5° | 47 mm | partly cloudy | 78% | 1.6 m/s | 0.3 low | 9.7h |
| December | Acceptable | -1° - 6° | 1° | 33 mm | partly cloudy | 82% | 1.8 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.1h |