Monumentos Históricos de Mtskheta

Mtskheta's historical monuments comprise three main Christian structures: Svetitskhoveli Cathedral, Jvari Monastery, and Samtavro Monastery at the confluence of Aragvi and Mtkvari rivers.

The city served as the capital of the Iberian Kingdom from the 3rd century BCE until the 5th century CE, when the royal seat transferred to Tbilisi.

The Svetitskhoveli Cathedral, dating from the 11th century, represents medieval Georgian architecture with its cruciform plan and central dome structure.

Visitors can reach Mtskheta by taking a metro to Didube station in Tbilisi, then connecting to regular marshrutka minibuses that depart every 30 minutes.

The Jvari Monastery stands on a hilltop where Saint Nino planted a wooden cross in the 4th century, marking Georgia's conversion to Christianity.

GPS coordinates: 41.84389,44.71639

Latest update: March 10, 2025 16:37