G COMFORT TRAVEL
Mtskheta

Visitors to Mtskheta will quickly see why this city is sometimes called the city-museum. With its towering monuments, quaint cobblestone streets, and idyllic charm, it’s easy to see why Mtskheta is one of the most popular tourist destinations of Georgia.

According to legend, Mtskheta was founded in the 1st millennium by the ethnarch Mtskhetos, King Parnavaz, the great reformer king, proclaimed it as the capital of Kartli Kingdom (otherwise known as Iberia) in the 4th century BCE. Going even further back, archaeological digs have unearthed the evidence of human activity in the area as far back as the 3rd and 2nd millennium.

Route
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Jvari Church
The name of this monastery is translated as the "Monastery of the Cross." Jvari Monastery is the 6th-century Georgian Orthodox monastery near Mtskheta. Along with other historic structures of Mtskheta, it is listed as a world heritage site by UNESCO. Jvari Monastery stands on the rocky mountain top at the confluence of the Mtkvari and Aragvi rivers, overlooking the town of Mtskheta, which was formerly the capital of the kingdom of Iberia.
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Mtskheta city
Mtskheta, one of the oldest cities in Georgia, was founded by the ancient Meschian tribes in 5th century. UNESCO recognizes it as a World Heritage site due to its historical significance and several cultural monuments. It was the capital of the early Georgian Kingdom of Iberia from 3rd century BC to 5th century AD. However, Mtskheta remained to serve as the coronation and burial place for most kings of Georgia until 19th century.
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Svetitskhoveli Cathedral
Svetitskhoveli Cathedral (literally the Cathedral of the Living Pillar) is currently the second-largest church in Georgia (after the Holy Trinity cathedral). Known as the burial site of Christ's robe, Svetitskhoveli has been one of the principal Georgian Orthodox churches and is among the most venerated places of worship in the region.
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Bazari
In the city, you will have the opportunity to explore the market, buy souvenirs, taste traditional drinks and cuisine.
Duration of the tour
Full day
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