Visit an ancient capital and religious centre of Georgia – Mtskheta (3000 years old) and see Jvari Church (6th c.) and Svetitskhoveli Cathedral (11th c.). Mtskheta city is the oldest capital of Georgia, which is very beautiful place.
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Jvari Church – Svetitskhoveli Cathedral – Antique ruins of Mtskheta City
Additional Information
The best period of this tour: Whole year
You need comfortable clothes , ladies require scarves in the church
Mtskheta-Mtianeti is located in eastern Georgia and consists of several historical-geographical provinces. The administrative center is the city of Mtskheta, which is the oldest capital of Georgia.
Mtskheta is a small settlement with historical monuments. It is included in UNESCO World Heritage List as a city-museum. It is obvious, that Mtskheta as a cultural tourism center is one of the most important attractions of Georgia. It is only 20 kilometers away from Tbilisi, the capital of Georgia.
A famous mountain ski center Gudauri is located in Mtskheta-Mtianeti which is popular among winter sports lovers.
Mtskheta-Mtianeti is known for its delicious beer made with local rules. The dish made with beef is also popular - kaurma and khachapuri with cottage cheese - Kotori.
Mtskheta Mtianeti offers many sightseeings not only for the locals but for all its guests. It is distinguished by a striking combination of mountain and valley which makes it even more attractive and diverse.
