ANCHISKHATI BASILICA TYPE CHURCH
1 Km from Liberty Squire
6 th C
Anchiskhati Church is the only survived church of the first five churches built in Tbilisi in 5th century. This three-nave basilica was dedicated to the Virgin Mary but in 17th century acquired appellation of Anchiskhati, as the Anchiskhati icon was moved to this church from the Monastery of Anchi in the southwest of the country. The icon dates from the twelfth century and is the work of Beka Opizari - a famous goldsmith of the period.
In front of entrance to the church, stands an elegant bell tower, typical of the late medieval Georgian style.