Architectural style Georgian Address Bolnisi, Georgia Architectural type Cathedral | Completed 478–493 Phone +995 591 81 88 88 | |
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Location Bolnisi, Kvemo Kartli Province (Mkhare), Georgia Affiliation Georgian Orthodox Church Similar Tsughrughasheni Church, Ateni Sioni Church, Betania Monastery, Pitareti Monastery, Kvatakhevi | ||
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Bolnisi Sioni (Georgian: ბოლნისის სიონი) or Bolnisi Sioni Cathedral is a Georgian Orthodox basilica in the Bolnisi village of Bolnisi District, Georgia. The cathedral was built in 478–493. It is the oldest extant church building in Georgia.
Bolnisi Sioni Cathedral is known for its Georgian Bolnisi inscriptions. These are one of the oldest historical documents of the Georgian alphabet.
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