Place to visit
Sukhumi Cathedral, Georgia: what it is and when to go
Sukhumi Cathedral is a place of interest (Сухумский Кафедральный собор Благовещения Пресвятой Богородицы) in Georgia (Sukhumi). Interests: Temples. The best time to visit is April to October. In June there are 15 h 10 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 50. It has articles in 6 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Georgia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Place of interest · Temples
- Local name
- Сухумский Кафедральный собор Благовещения Пресвятой Богородицы
- Where
- Georgia · Абазинская улица 75, Сухум
- Best time
- April to October.
- Nearest airport
- KUT Kopitnari, 152 km as the crow flies
- Website
- aiasha.ru
- Coordinates
- 43.00606, 41.01452
What it is and where
Sukhumi Cathedral is a place of interest (Сухумский Кафедральный собор Благовещения Пресвятой Богородицы) in Georgia (Sukhumi). It has articles in 6 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Georgia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Sukhumi, where this site lists 15 more places to see, 1.6 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 43.00606, 41.01452; the nearest main airport is David the Builder Kutaisi International Airport (KUT, Kopitnari), 152 km as the crow flies. How to get around Georgia (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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It is one of the Temples places in Georgia. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Sukhumi Cathedral is April to October.
- JanPossible9:10
- FebPossible10:18
- MarPossible11:39
- AprBest time13:11
- MayBest time14:28
- JunBest time15:10
- JulBest time14:53
- AugBest time13:46
- SepBest time12:17
- OctBest time10:47
- NovPossible9:29
- DecPossible8:50
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 10 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 50. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Georgia in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Georgia
To enter Georgia there are 8 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid Spanish ID card (DNI) or passport, and up to a year's stay”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Georgia checklist. Currency: Georgian lari (GEL); plugs: Type C and F · 220 V · 50 Hz (the same plug as in Spain); emergencies: 112 for everything.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Abkhazian State MuseumMuseum in Abkhazia724 m
- Sukhumi fortressArchaeological site1.1 km
- Bagrat's CastleMedieval castle in Georgia2.7 km
- Sukhumi LighthouseLighthouse in Georgia4.4 km
- Besleti BridgeArch bridge5.7 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Georgia guide.
More in Georgia: Temples
- Gelati Monastery: monastery in Georgia, Caucasus
- Bagrati Cathedral: cathedral in Georgia
- Dmanisi
- Jvari Monastery: monastery in Georgia (country)
- Holy Trinity Cathedral of Tbilisi: Cathedral in Tbilisi, Georgia
- Svetitskhoveli Cathedral: cathedral in Mtskheta, Georgia
Every Georgia place under Temples, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Sukhumi Cathedral?
It is a place of interest (Сухумский Кафедральный собор Благовещения Пресвятой Богородицы in the local language) in Georgia. It has articles in 6 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Georgia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Sukhumi Cathedral?
April to October. In June there are 15 h 10 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 50.
How do you get to Sukhumi Cathedral?
The nearest main airport is David the Builder Kutaisi International Airport (KUT), 152 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Georgia is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Georgia map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Abkhazian State Museum, Sukhumi fortress, Bagrat's Castle. The rest is in the Georgia guide.
Keep reading
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Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL. More about Sukhumi Cathedral on Wikipedia). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.