Summary
Welcome to Mtskheta, Georgia
One of the oldest cities of Georgia, Mtskheta is located nearly 20kms from Tbilisi. Rich in history and culture, the city is abundant in cathedrals and churches making it a great historical site for its visitors.
Places to Visit
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Svetitskhoveli Cathedral
A masterpiece of the Early and High Middle Ages, the Svetitskhoveli Cathedral is located in the historic town of Mtskheta and is listed as a World Heritage site by UNESCO.
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Jvari Monastery
Jvari Monastery is a sixth-century Georgian Orthodox monastery near Mtskheta, eastern Georgia. Along with other historic structures of Mtskheta, it is listed as a World Heritage site by UNESCO. Jvari is a rare case of the Early Medieval Georgian church that survived to the present day almost unchanged.
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Samtavro Monastery
Considered as a famous landmark of the town, Samtavro Monastery was built by King Mirian and is connected to the history of the first christians of the country. The complex of the Samtavro Monastery holds various other churches and towers of significance.
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