Kashveti Church
Religious Site Orthodox church in Tbilisi with neo-Byzantine design
On Rustaveli Avenue in central Tbilisi, Kashveti Church is a 19th-century Georgian Orthodox church with frescoes and stone carving; visitors attend services and study Georgian ecclesiastical architecture.
Kashveti Church of St. George is a Georgian Orthodox church located on Rustaveli Avenue in central Tbilisi. The present church building stands on the site of an earlier medieval church and serves as an active parish church.
The church is noted for its Georgian ecclesiastical architecture and interior religious art. Its position on Rustaveli Avenue places it close to several of Tbilisi’s civic and cultural landmarks.
The current building dates from the 19th century and replaced an earlier structure on the same site; it continues to function as a place of worship and host religious ceremonies.
Geographically the church sits in the heart of Tbilisi, within walking distance of the city’s central thoroughfares and cultural institutions.
- Central location: Located on Rustaveli Avenue in central Tbilisi, making it easy to include on a walking tour of the city's main cultural institutions.
How to Get to Kashveti Church #
Kashveti Church is on Rustaveli Avenue in central Tbilisi and is easily reached on foot from Freedom Square, or by metro to Rustaveli station. Taxis and city buses serve the central district.
Tips for Visiting Kashveti Church #
- Attend a service or hear the choir-Kashveti's acoustics reward music and Gregorian-influenced Orthodox chant.
- The church is on Rustaveli Avenue; combine with nearby museums and the National Gallery for a fuller Tbilisi cultural circuit.
- Respect liturgical timing-exterior photography is fine but interior access may be restricted during services.
Best Time to Visit Kashveti Church #
Spring and autumn are best for Tbilisi's city walking and temple visits; check the Orthodox calendar for major feast closures.
Weather & Climate near Kashveti Church #
Kashveti Church's climate is classified as Cold Semi-Arid - Cold Semi-Arid climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -2°C to 30°C. Moderate rainfall (536 mm/year).
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 5°C and lows of -2°C. The driest month with just 22 mm and partly cloudy skies.
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February
February is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of -1°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (37 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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April
April is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (53 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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May
May is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 11°C. Regular rainfall (80 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 15°C. The wettest month with 87 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.
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July
July is the warmest month with highs of 30°C and lows of 19°C. Moderate rainfall (48 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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August
August is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 18°C. Moderate rainfall (43 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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September
September is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 14°C. Moderate rainfall (35 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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October
October is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (43 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (35 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 0°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.
