Location: Mtskheta
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Top 6 Budget-friendly Things to do in Mtskheta, Mtskheta-Mtianeti Region
Mtskheta (Georgian: მცხეთა [mtsʰxɛtʰɑ]) is a city in Mtskheta-Mtianeti province of Georgia. One of the oldest cities of Georgia, it is located approximately 20 kilometres (12 miles) north of Tbilisi at the confluence of the Aragvi river.
Restaurants in Mtskheta
1. The City-Museum Reserve of Mtskheta
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 196 reviews
Reviewed By 45adya - Bucharest, Romania
The renovated old houses surrounding the Mtskheta cathedral transformed in small taverns, coffee shops, wine bars and souvenir shops are very offering for many tastes. The cathedral itself with its tall stone wall is majestic. A must see at about 24 km near Tbilisi.
2. Mtskheta Church of the Holy Cross
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5.0 based on 24 reviews
Reviewed By beppo81 - Antwerp, Belgium
Great view over the old capital Mtskheta, very beautiful Church, still a holy place and center of Georgian Christianity. It is very easy to visit on a day tour from Tbilisi, cheap way to see several sights scattered around.
3. Svetitskhoveli Cathedral
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4.5 based on 669 reviews
Reviewed By S9788OVmohameds - Alexandria, Egypt
A UNESCO world heritage site. Mtskheta was the capital of Georgia at the time of its glory and this Cathedral is the majestic proof. Built in the early middle ages by the medieval Georgian architect Arsukisdze but the area itself dates back to the 4th century where it's believed to be the burial site of the holy mantle. It is also the burial place of many of the local Kings and queens like Vakhtang Gorgasali, Erekle the 2nd and the interesting tomb of queen Tamar the wife of king George the XI, with writing in old georgian and arabic.
4. Samtavro Church
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4.5 based on 136 reviews
Reviewed By W417MHscottb - Royton, United Kingdom
Beautiful interior and exterior, free to visit, must cover knees and women cover their hair to go inside (there are sarongs to borrow at the door) and it’s in a lovely little town.
5. Jvari Church
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4.5 based on 930 reviews
Reviewed By israroz - Ra'anana, Israel
The original name of the Jvari Church was "Church of the Holy Cross". The church that is considered by many Georgians to be the most sacred place in Georgia stands exactly where the "Holy Tree Cross" was established by King Mirian the 3rd, shortly after he converted to Christianity. The church has been build just above the location of the cross. The view from the top of the hilltop of the church towards the valleys of the 2 rivers is very impressive.
6. Shio-Mgvime Monastery
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4.5 based on 85 reviews
Reviewed By CATFLY - Toronto, Canada
During our tree weeks trip to Georgia, we attended multiple monasteries and churches. Shio-Mgvime Monastery is an amazing and a peaceful place, far away from the tourist hustle. We were lucky to meet a monk in Mtsheta who recommended to take a drive to Shio-Mgvime Monastery as he was from this Monastery, so we came with him together. We were worried it would be too far but it’s not a long drive from Mtsheta; plus it’s a nice drive. Highly recommended.
