Discover the rich religious heritage of Mtskheta, the cradle of Georgian Christianity. Explore the ancient capital and its numerous relics, and immerse yourself in the soul of the Georgian people.
Discover the rich religious heritage of Mtskheta, the cradle of Georgian Christianity. Explore the ancient capital and its numerous relics, and immerse yourself in the soul of the Georgian people.
- Jvari Church - Our walk begins A. Pushkin, M. Lermontov, P. Tchaikovsky, A. Dumas-father, L. Tolstoy and many others. Turning off the path, you will pass through the places where the events described by Lermontov in the famous poem “Mtsyri” developed, and go up to the Jvari temple of the VI century - from here you will see an enchanting view of…
- Jvari Church - Our walk begins A. Pushkin, M. Lermontov, P. Tchaikovsky, A. Dumas-father, L. Tolstoy and many others. Turning off the path, you will pass through the places where the events described by Lermontov in the famous poem “Mtsyri” developed, and go up to the Jvari temple of the VI century - from here you will see an enchanting view of Mtskheta: “… where the merging noise, hugging, as if two sisters , the jets of Aragva and the Kura … “
- Svetitskhoveli Cathedral - Temples of Mtskheta You will visit Svetitskhoveli Cathedral (Pillar of Life-Giving) - the patriarchal cathedral of the Georgian Orthodox Church. Get acquainted with its history and significant events of the past. Here is the burial place of the shrines of Christianity - the tunic of Jesus Christ and the mantle of Elijah the Prophet, as well as the relics of St. Andrew the First-Called.
- Samtavro’s Convent - Then stroll to the Samtavro temple, where the grave of the first Georgian Christian king Mirian and his wife, Queen Nana, is located, as well as the relics of the holy elder Gabriel Samtavrii. You will also see a blackberry bush, under which she lived and preached. Nina. The “Blackberry”, repeatedly cut down by barbarians and arising again and again, is considered miraculous.
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Highly qualified guide
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Highly qualified guide
- Dinner
- Dinner
Mtskheta, acknowledged as the spiritual hub of Georgia and its historical capital, is a sacred destination for all Georgians. The city is commonly referred to as the ‘Georgian Jerusalem’ owing to its significance. It houses numerous important artifacts of the global Christian community. A visit to this city is fundamental to comprehending the essence of…
Mtskheta, acknowledged as the spiritual hub of Georgia and its historical capital, is a sacred destination for all Georgians. The city is commonly referred to as the ‘Georgian Jerusalem’ owing to its significance. It houses numerous important artifacts of the global Christian community. A visit to this city is fundamental to comprehending the essence of the Georgian culture, given their strong religious inclination.
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