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The Christian Patriarchal Cathedral of St. Andrew the first-called in Pitsunda or simply the Patriarchal Cathedral of Pitsunda or the Pitsunda temple dates back to the IX-X centuries, and its construction is attributed to the Georgian King Bagrat III. Moreover, the current temple was built on the site of an older one, erected by the Romans in the IV century AD.from the XI to the XV century, the cathedral was repeatedly updated, and in the XVII century, due to the threat of attack by the Turks, it was completely abandoned. Restored only in the second half of the XIX century. Services are not held here, this is a historical object.
The temple is located on the territory of the architectural Reserve "Bolshoy Pitiunt" and its visit is included in the ticket price for visiting the reserve (organ concerts are paid separately and have nothing to do with these tickets). You can freely go inside, explore any premises, sit on the chairs intended for listeners of organ concerts. If you're lucky, and the organist is rehearsing at this time, you can listen to music. In the Far part of the Cathedral on the ground floor there is a tomb with two tombs, believed to be the apostles Andrew the first-called and Simon the Canaanite. Still go up to the second floor, where the balconies overlook the Great Hall.
The cathedral has very good acoustics, in connection with which in 1975 the German Masters installed an organ here, which works to this day. On certain days, according to the schedule, organ music concerts are held here, which anyone can visit, but only for an additional fee. Before the concert, visitors are given a tour of the temple. Schedule and poster of concerts here - http://pitsundaorgan.tk
🕐 Working hours
the Temple and architectural Reserve "Bolshoy Pitiunt" are open daily from 10:00 to 19:00. organ music concert takes place at 17:00 and 20:00.
💵Entrance fee / ticket price
entrance to the temple is not paid separately, you need to purchase a ticket to the architectural reserve "big Pitiunt", which includes a visit to the temple. Tickets are purchased before entering the Grand Pityunt. The cost for adults is 100 rubles, children 6-12 years – 50 rubles. Up to 6 years free of charge.
Tickets for the concert of organ music are purchased at a separate box office next to the entrance, the cost is 600 rubles for adults, 200 rubles for children 6-11 years old. Children under 6 years of age are not allowed at the concert.
🚶 How to get there
The temple is located on the territory of the architectural reserve "big Pitiunt", which, in turn, is located in the center of Pitsunda (temple on the map). See more about the Great Pitiunt and how to get to it.
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