St. Virgin Mary temple of Norashen

The most beautiful Armenian Church Norashen in Tbilisi. Unfortunately claimed as disputed by Georgian Patriarchy. This conflict makes impossible to get inside and see amazing frescoes painted by the dynasty of Hovnatanyans, famous painters. Some pictures attached.

Norashen is a non-functioning Armenian apostolic church in Tbilisi, located in the old Tbilisi, near Sioni Cathedral and Jvaris Mama Church. It was built in 16 century, but during soviet regime, had been confiscated from Armenian church unity. Has an interesting story, that shall be told by tour guides locally. A must visit place

Under construction (2024), but the garden around is a very nice and calm place to have a rest, and you can see through the gates into the church.

There are two churches in the yard, one is Armenian and the second is Georgian. Armenian is closed unfortunately. I was disappointed when I asked someone working inside about Arminen church and I got the answer that it's Gorgean. She agreed that it's not true onyl when I sad that everything written on the walls is in Armenian.

Unfortunately the cathedral is closed and interior is unavailable. You may take a look only outside of the church. I recommend to read also in Wikipedia about the the conflict about this church between Georgian Church and Armenian Church.

Nice old church. Some fountains in the park

Nice

Gothic atmosphere