Holy Mother of God Church of Bethlehem, Tbilisi

Holy Mother of God Church of Bethlehem also now known as the Upper Bethlehem Church, is a church in Tbilisi, Georgia. Built as an Armenian church in the 18th century, on the site of an older church, it now operates as a Georgian orthodox church.

Discovered by accident while hiking from Mother Georgia monument in mid-August 2020. Returned here a week later to take some aerial photography with a drone.

Holy Mother of God Church of Bethlehem, Tbilisi

Holy Mother of God Church of Bethlehem, Tbilisi

There are at least 3 roads how to get here. The first one is from the Mother Georgia monument using pretty steep stairways, kind of hiking trails. Another one is to come from Gomi street, and the third one is to climb from Betlemi street. 

Holy Mother of God Church of Bethlehem, Tbilisi from a drone flight

Holy Mother of God Church of Bethlehem, Tbilisi from a drone flight

There is a little fountain square in the front of church with running spring water. Quite refreshing after a long day hiking the area.

Also, an amazing view towards Tbilisi opens from the church

View towards Tbilisi

View towards Tbilisi

Location
41.688871, 44.804599