The City-Museum Reserve of Mtskheta
The City-Museum Reserve of Mtskheta
The City-Museum Reserve of Mtskheta
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TAIN2013
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia2,883 contributions
May 2019
The area around the cathedral has been reconstructed as a beautiful although a bit touristy medieval old town. It has a market complete with cobbled streets, souvenir sellers, street performers, coffee shops, cafes and restaurants. Even some of the modern buildings like the tourist information office have been constructed to look like medieval buildings.
It takes you back in time and is a great photo opportunity. Spend some time exploring the area after visiting the cathedral.
It takes you back in time and is a great photo opportunity. Spend some time exploring the area after visiting the cathedral.
Written March 26, 2020
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ravimark1
New Delhi, Delhi, India233 contributions
Mar 2012 • Friends
This is a lovely place about 30 minutes drive out of Tbilisi town. This place is a UNESCO world heritage center, and is worth a visit. The main village is located on the confluence of the Aragvi and mtskvari rivers. It was the old capital of Georgia . The main church is "Armaz-tsikhe" and was built some time in the 6th century. It is a nice church and an imposing structure. It is generally windy and very cold. Transportation is by taxi or personal vehicle. No public transport is available.
The second place is the Jvari citadel located on the other side of the the river confluence. It is located on top of a hill and has a spectacular view. It is extremely windy here and the wind almost blows you away. Inside the atmosphere is very serene and peaceful.
I would advice every one to make this trip. This is one trip no one must miss. On on the return do not miss the Georgian cuisine at the lovely restaurants along the highway. Travelers must be adequately dressed to brave the biting cold during winter months.
The second place is the Jvari citadel located on the other side of the the river confluence. It is located on top of a hill and has a spectacular view. It is extremely windy here and the wind almost blows you away. Inside the atmosphere is very serene and peaceful.
I would advice every one to make this trip. This is one trip no one must miss. On on the return do not miss the Georgian cuisine at the lovely restaurants along the highway. Travelers must be adequately dressed to brave the biting cold during winter months.
Written March 7, 2012
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rezakafami
Isfahan, Iran733 contributions
Mar 2019 • Couples
Must see activity in Georgia.
Nice walking path with nice surroundings.
You feel that you are in the heart of history .
Nice walking path with nice surroundings.
You feel that you are in the heart of history .
Written March 28, 2019
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Maha M
Dubai, United Arab Emirates130 contributions
Aug 2015 • Family
If you want to enjoy your trip , walk...don't take the cart with horses or the little Mercedes train...it's not an exhausting walk...you'll be able to see the amazing architecture of the city ..Don't forget to drink the turkish coffee made on the hot sand & to buysouvenirs of the hand made local crafts.
Written August 4, 2015
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Mohammad Reza Shirazi
Tehran, Iran41 contributions
Nov 2014 • Business
When you go to Tbilisi, I recommend you to take a guided tour and go to approximately 20 kilometers north of the city at the confluence of the Aragvi and Kura rivers to visit the Mtskheta. This city is one of the most ancient cities-fortresses in Georgia. It has been established 1000 BC and thus is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world. Due to its historical significance and numerous ancient monuments, the "Historical Monuments of Mtskheta" became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1994. According to Sergo Edisherashvili in his book titled “Travel in Georgia”, the richest archeological material testifies that Mtshketa was the important trading city on a Silk Way between the Caspian and the Black seas.
I visited the city in Sunday, so I had this chance to see many traditional wedding ceremonies and Infant baptisms in the churches. There you can find many restaurants that serve traditional foods and also you can buy beautiful Georgian souvenirs.
I visited the city in Sunday, so I had this chance to see many traditional wedding ceremonies and Infant baptisms in the churches. There you can find many restaurants that serve traditional foods and also you can buy beautiful Georgian souvenirs.
Written December 12, 2014
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Akaki Lomadze
Tbilisi, Georgia10 contributions
Apr 2014 • Friends
welcome to georgia now or soon and explore with us...<> otkroite sebe gruziu so mnoi vmeste i naslazdaites <> vokrug obsolutnaia krosota...
Written April 22, 2014
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ady a
Bucharest, Romania288 contributions
Nov 2019
The renovated old houses surrounding the Mtskheta cathedral transformed in small taverns, coffee shops, wine bars and souvenir shops are very offering for many tastes. The cathedral itself with its tall stone wall is majestic. A must see at about 24 km near Tbilisi.
Written November 11, 2019
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MrMrsBatin
Dubai, United Arab Emirates1,064 contributions
Nov 2018
I am looking for the old town Mtskheta but found this review which is where the old town is, the reason why I want to give review of this market is because it is nice to have a walk on the market after going to monastery, well you don't want to go back to Tbilisi right away, so this is the best place to spend some time and enjoy the old scene the marker in which you can buy a lot of different products of Georgia.
It is here where we have tasted the best churchkhela a candle-shaped candy not only that they are cheaper than in the tbilisi center but they are even bigger and tastier!
You will definitely notice this old town when coming back from the Jvari church or monastery.
It is here where we have tasted the best churchkhela a candle-shaped candy not only that they are cheaper than in the tbilisi center but they are even bigger and tastier!
You will definitely notice this old town when coming back from the Jvari church or monastery.
Written November 27, 2018
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sara k
Tehran, Iran38 contributions
Mar 2016 • Friends
Visiting Mtskheta combined with Svetitskhoveli Cathedral and jvari monastery was a great experience and a perfect day tour. It is a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1994 and well preserved and maintained. One of the oldest cities of Georgia, it is located approximately 20 kilometers north of Tbilisi, we paid about 30 $ each for a privet tour and visit 3 cities this one was the greatest. The streets were so beautiful with old articular houses, and you could find souvenirs all around this small city. The Svetitskhoveli Cathedral was nice. On the way back to the car there were 2 peacocks which we took picture with and it was so fun but bewares of them they might jump on you and live you with some scratches! :)) At Jvari, you can see the Mtskheta city below and also 2 rivers which joint together and give you a very beautiful sight.
Written April 16, 2016
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Svetlanasynkovska
Dnipro, Ukraine57 contributions
May 2015
Magic place! Unique combination of acient architecture and nature beauty. I cant explain the impressions but its must visit for all. Its more that religion agea, its true hystorical masterpiece. Love it, sure will be back
Written July 27, 2015
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Pooyan C
Bakuriani, Georgia1 contribution
Hello ,
How can i go from jvari to Svetitskhoveli Cathedral??? Is it far ? Is there any car or taxi ?
M.
Warsaw, Poland336 contributions
No. The best way is to rent a car, install "Sygic" or "Offline Maps & Navigation" and go to see Cathedral and Castle. It's about 1 our from Tbilisi.
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