Mtskheta
Georgia
- Safety rating
- 8.7/10
- Best time to visit
- Spring and autumn are most comfortable, while summer brings day-trippers and warm weather.
- Population
- 0.0M
Overview
Mtskheta is Georgia's ancient former capital and spiritual heartland, where the Aragvi and Mtkvari rivers meet beneath hilltop Jvari Monastery. Its UNESCO-listed churches make it one of the most sacred sites in Georgian Orthodoxy.
Top attractions
See the grand Svetitskhoveli Cathedral, the hilltop Jvari Monastery, and the riverside old town.
Getting around
The compact center is fully walkable, while a taxi reaches the hilltop Jvari Monastery for sweeping views.