- Svetitskhoveli Cathedral - Svetitskhoveli Cathedral is the main cathedral of Mtskheta and a sacred place where the robe of Christ is being kept.
- Jvari Church - Jvari Monastery is a sixth century Georgian Orthodox monastery near Mtskheta, built on a hilltop.
- Samtavro Church - Samtavro St. Nino’s Monastery is also located in Mtskheta. The first Christian royal figures - King Mirian and Queen Nana are buried here.
- Shio-Mgvime Monastery - The Shio-Mgvime monastery is a medieval monastic complex in Georgia, near the town of Mtskheta.
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If you have a deep interest in the historic past of Georgia, Mtskheta tours are perfect for you.
Make a trip to the Jvari Monastery, take in the sight of the convergence of the Aragvi and Mtkvari rivers. Afterwards, check out the Svetitskhoveli Cathedral - the largest church in Georgia after the Holy Trinity Cathedral. This sacred location houses the robe of Christ. You can also find Samtavro St. Nino’s Monastery within Mtskheta. This is where the first Christian king and queen, King Mirian and Queen Nana, are interred. Devotees and admirers of the saint make it a point to visit this church. It has been functioning as a convent since the early 19th century.
The Shio Mgvime monastery, which dates to the 6th century, serves as the final resting place of Monk Shio. Later, in the 11th century, his tomb was the site upon which a church was constructed.
Delve into the heritage of Georgia’s ancient capital, a unique city-museum that’s part of the UNESCO World Heritage List.
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