12 - The Wedding Day
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The Day
Svetitskhoveli Cathedral · Mtskheta · 337 AD
Part One
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Mtskheta. Twenty minutes from Tbilisi if we are lucky - most likely an hour and a half in traffic. The most sacred cathedral in Georgia.
The Cathedral
Georgia was Christianised in 337 AD. Svetitskhoveli is where it happened. The burial site of Christ's robe, according to Georgian Orthodox tradition. Fourteen centuries of prayer inside these walls.
The current building is from the 11th century. The architect was Arsukidze. When he finished it, his hand was cut off - so he could never build anything as beautiful again. There is a carving of a hand on the cathedral wall. It has been there ever since.
What to Wear
Whatever you are wearing for the wedding is good. The only thing you would need in addition is a headscarf. Bring yours or borrow one from the entrance.
then, back to Tbilisi
Mtatsminda Funicular · Tbilisi · 1938
Part Two · Evening
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The Venue
Built in 1938. Still the most recognizable building in Tbilisi. It sits on Mtatsminda - the city's sacred mountain. The whole city is below you.
Check out the venueGetting There
Three ways up: the funicular, a cable car, or a car winding through the Mtatsminda forest. We will take the funicular together - the ride is part of the evening.
Mtatsminda Funicular
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What to Expect
A lot of fun. A lot of memories. And lots and lots of wine.
Find tips on how to not get drunk super fast
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We are glad you are here.
— Sofi & Liam