Sion Cathedral: A Spiritual Gem in Tbilisi

Getting There

• Walking

  If you're starting from the Freedom Square, exit the square and head towards Rustaveli Avenue. Walk straight down Rustaveli Avenue until you reach the intersection with Pushkin Street. Turn left onto Pushkin Street and continue walking until you reach the end, where you will find the entrance to the Old Town. Once in the Old Town, keep walking straight on Sioni Street, and you will see the Sion Cathedral on your left at 3 Sioni St. The walk should take approximately 15-20 minutes.

• Public Transport (Bus)

  From the Liberty Square Metro Station, take bus number 29. Get off at the stop named 'Sioni Street'. After getting off, walk down Sioni Street, and you will arrive at the Sion Cathedral located at 3 Sioni St. The bus ride takes about 10 minutes, and the walk from the bus stop to the cathedral takes around 5 minutes.

• Tbilisi Funicular

  Start by heading to the Tbilisi Funicular station located at Chonkadze Street. Take the funicular to the top of Mtatsminda Park. Once at the top, you can enjoy the view and then walk down towards the city center. Head down to Rustaveli Avenue, then proceed to Pushkin Street, and continue as described in the walking instructions. The funicular ride takes about 10 minutes, and the walk from the park to the cathedral is approximately 30 minutes.