St. David Garejeli Church Mamadaviti

Mamadaviti Church on Mtatsminda Mount is a domed temple erected in Tbilisi 1859-1871. The Church is dedicated to St. David Garejeli - the Holy Father, who spread eastern Christianity - Orthodox - in Georgia church in the 6th c and lived in a small cell here, where the church is now located.

The height of the temple is 25.7 x 17.2 x 10.7 m. The building accommodates 400 people, including the choir. The brick-built temple replicates the shape of a traditional cross-domed building, but in the interior, the space is unified and indivisible. The entrance is on two sides: west and south.

Three natural springs are linking from rocky wall and grotto in the yard. Two stored free-standing bell tower with golden mosaic cross is used as separate small sanctuary.

It is easy to spot the temple from the center of Tbilisi. Mamadaviti Church is located high up on the middle level of Mtatsminda hill. (Georgian meaning: St. Mountain). Accessible either with a cable tram - funicular, or by walking, it has a beautiful view of the city.

Mamadaviti is notable for pantheon of Georgian writers and public figures next to the church - prominent Georgian writers, artists, scholars, and national heroes’ tombs are here. The pantheon was officially established in 1929

The price of the funicular train ticket One-way train: 6 GEL.

Entrance to the Mtatsminda park and Mamadaviti Pantheon is free of charge

Funicular and Mtatsminda park working hours: Every day 08:00-00:00

Mamadaviti Pantheon: 08:00-19:00

To book private tour, please, contact us here, or follow the links below:

Tbilisi Grand Tour

Tbilisi Day trip and Mtatsminda Amusement Park