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Mtskheta-Mtianeti


Mtskheta-Mtianeti is a region of Georgia located in the north east of the country, just above Tbilisi....

The capital of the region is Mtskheta, an ancient town of extraordinary importance to the Georgian nation, as it was the site of Georgia's adoption of Christianity in 334 and remains the headquarter of the Georgian Orthodox Church. Mtskheta is one of the most important points to any traveler interested in Georgian history or Orthodox Christianity. You can stop over the Svetitskhoueli cathedral or the Jvari monastery. You will have a stunning view of the landscape around the monastery. The north of the region dominated by mountains, where you can go for treks that end after the borders.

Cities and towns to visit in Mtskheta-Mtianeti

Things to do and see in Mtskheta-Mtianeti, per interest