Mtskheta Traveler Essentials
- 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.
Getting around
The compact center is fully walkable, while a taxi reaches the hilltop Jvari Monastery for sweeping views.
Local etiquette
These are active religious sites, so dress modestly, cover heads where required, and remain quiet during services.
Safety
Mtskheta is extremely safe and calm, with only basic precautions needed among the crowds at major sites. It is a popular and well-managed tourist town.