🇬🇪Georgia: Tbilisi Holy Trinity Cathedral

The Holy Trinity Cathedral of Tbilisi is located on the Ilya Mountain on the left bank of the Kura River, and this huge cathedral can be seen from almost every corner of the city. . This church is the seat of the Georgian Orthodox Patriarch, as one of the landmarks of Tbilisi, it is the largest Orthodox church built after the disintegration of the Soviet Union, and also the largest church in Georgia's history. The church is 87.1 meters tall, it is the third tallest Eastern Orthodox church in the world, and also one of the largest religious buildings in the world in terms of total area. . Actually, this church is not ancient. It was built between 1995 and 2004, with thirteen altars, as well as an independent bell tower, bishop's residence, monastery, and theological college. The entire church is designed with a grand atmosphere, using a gilded dome structure, and a gilded cross standing on top of the dome at a height of 7.5 meters. . The main source of funding for the construction of the Cathedral of the Holy Trinity was donations from residents of Georgia, including local wealthy merchants and ordinary people. . Compared to its magnificent exterior, the interior of the church appears relatively simple, yet still maintains an elegant and grand atmosphere.