Mtskheta what to see - 1st capital of great Kingdom

Mtskheta town

Mtskheta is an ancient historical city and the administrative center of the Mtsketa-Mtianeti region. Before the founding of Tbilisi, the capital city was located here. From here Christianity began to spread in Georgia during the life of St. Nino. The restoration of the city is based on historical records and resembles old architecture. Historical monuments of the city are included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. Located close to Tbilisi, this museum-city is the most popular place in Eastern Georgia for travelers and locals. 2-3 hours is enough to see, so this location is often included in the route when traveling in different directions.

What to see in Mtskheta

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Svetitskhoveli Cathedral

(XI centry) – one of the four greatest Cathedrals (Oshki, Bagrati Temple, Alaverdi). It is the largest historic church complex in Georgia among those who survived.

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Jvari monastery

(VI century) – Monastery is located at the tributaries of rivers Mtkvari and Aragvi, on the top of rocky mountain. It is included in the list of World Cultural Inheritance Monuments.

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Shio mghvime

One of the most noticeable monasteries of Georgia of Early Feudal Era. It was founded by one of the Asureli Father Shio. As sources tell his last years of life Shio had spent in dark and deep grotto,

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Zedazeni monastery

VI century) – the oldest monastery on the Mountain of Zedazeni. According to historic data yet in the beginning of II century (109) fortress stood on Zedazeni.