Mtskheta — Georgia's Ancient Capital and a Must-See!

Mtskheta's history goes back more than two thousand years. Here stand the famous Svetitskhoveli, one of Georgia's most important Orthodox cathedrals, and Jvari Monastery on the hill above, with a superb view of the town and the meeting of the two rivers. Mtskheta's historic monuments are a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

For visitors, Mtskheta is a great trip from Tbilisi for a few hours or a whole day: old streets, Georgian food, monasteries, mountain views and many interesting places nearby.

With a rental car it is especially easy: Tbilisi → Mtskheta → Jvari → on towards Ananuri and Kazbegi makes a great route along the Georgian Military Highway.