SVETITSKHOVELI CATHEDRAL

Svetitskhoveli cathedral was built in 1010-1029. It is situated in the old capital of Georgia Mtskheta. It is surrounded by a crenellated stone wall. The robe of Christ is said to burried in asmall chape within the cathedral. An angular column, which gave the cathedral its name - stands under a large archway. The frescoes on the columns belong to the 17th century. Several members of Bagratid dynasty of Georgian kings are burried in the cathedral. Svetitskhoveli has suffered many times, particularly during one of Tamerlane's invasions.