Mtskheta-Mtianeti

Mtskheta-Mtianeti is an administrative region in eastern Georgia covering diverse landscapes from river valleys to high mountain ridges. It comprises four municipalities and includes the former royal capital along with remote highland areas.

This region was the heartland of ancient Iberia, Georgia's early kingdom, and remained a spiritual center through centuries of monastic life. It took its current administrative shape in 1995 following Georgian independence.

Religious buildings here show how Georgians developed their own style of stone construction over many centuries. These places remain important to local life and continue to shape how people understand their heritage.

The region is directly accessible from the capital Tbilissi and consists of four well-connected municipalities. Visitors should expect varying road conditions, especially in the northern mountain areas where elevation changes are significant.

One monastery here was built directly into a mountainside cliff, making it a remarkable example of Georgian construction skills. This building demonstrates how builders adapted their designs to the natural landscape.

Location: Georgia

Inception: 1995

Capital city: Mtskheta

Website: http://mtskheta-mtianeti.gov.ge

GPS coordinates: 42.28333,44.75000

Latest update: December 7, 2025 19:30