The historical monuments of Mtskheta are located in the cultural landscape at the confluence of the Aragvi and Mtkvari Rivers, in Central-Eastern Georgia, some 20km/~10 miles northwest of Tbilisi. Mskheta was the original capital of Georgia. The property consists of the Jvari Monastery, Svetitstkhoveli Cathedral and the Samtavro Monastery. This was also the location where Christianity was proclaimed as the official religion of Georgia in 337.
Svetitskhoveli is one of the largest historical church building among those that have survived in Georgia. It has been the religious center of Christian Georgia for centuries.
the cathedral church, the palace and the gates of the Katolikos Melchizedek that date from the 11th century.
Jvari Monastery is a VI century church and monastery, located east of Mtskheta, at the mouth of the rivers Mtkvari and Aragvi, on a rocky mountain peak. Jvari Monastery is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.
The views are stunning.
Well, back to Tbilisi safe and sound—a long, but fun day. Really great lobiani for dinner. Talk soon.
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