Church of the Red Gospel, Tbilisi

Name: Church of the Red Gospel
Address: Tbilisi, Georgia

#44 among attractions in Tbilisi

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The Church of the Red Gospel or Shamkoretsots Sourb Astvatsatsin Church is a ruined 18th century Armenian church in the Avlabar district of Old Tbilisi, Tbilisi, Georgia. ()

Local name: თბილისის შამქორელთა ღვთისმშობლის ეკლესია Completed: 1775 (249 years ago)Architectural style: Armenian architectureCoordinates: 41°41'28"N, 44°48'53"E

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Church of the Red Gospel – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Metekhi Church, Sameba Cathedral, Narikala, Tbilisi Sioni Cathedral.

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Which popular attractions are close to Church of the Red Gospel?

Nearby attractions include Metekhi, Tbilisi (2 min walk), Petros Adamian Tbilisi State Armenian Drama Theatre, Tbilisi (3 min walk), Ejmiatsin Church, Tbilisi (4 min walk), Metekhi Church, Tbilisi (5 min walk).

How to get to Church of the Red Gospel by public transport?

The nearest stations to Church of the Red Gospel:

Bus

Avlabari • Lines: 37 (3 min walk)
Baratashvili Street • Lines: 37 (17 min walk)

Metro

Avlabari • Lines: 1 (3 min walk)
300 Aragveli • Lines: 1 (18 min walk)

Train

Vilnius Square (31 min walk)