Top Things to do in Mtskheta-Mtianeti Region
Top 10 Budget-friendly Things to do in Mtskheta-Mtianeti Region, Georgia
Discover the best top things to do in Mtskheta-Mtianeti Region, Georgia including The City-Museum Reserve of Mtskheta, Mount Kazbek/ Mqinvartsveri, Gergeti Trinity Church, Trusso Valley, Juta Valley, Mtskheta Church of the Holy Cross, Svetitskhoveli Cathedral, Samtavro Church, Jvari Church, Ananuri Fortified Castle Ensemble.
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1. The City-Museum Reserve of Mtskheta
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5.0 based on 196 reviews
Reviewed By 45adya - Bucharest, Romania
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.
2. Mount Kazbek/ Mqinvartsveri
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5.0 based on 486 reviews
Reviewed By TravelDoorsOut - Chicago, United States
Absolutely breathtaking! Caucasian mountains are one of the most beautiful. Highly recommend to visit, even if just day trip from Tbilisi.
3. Gergeti Trinity Church
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5.0 based on 1,199 reviews
Reviewed By LuizDutraNeto - Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Near the Georgian village of Gergeti, at the top of a hill of 2,170 meters, in the vastness of the Caucasus Mountains and emoldurated by the awesome "Mount Kazbek", you will find the miraculous "Gergeti Trinity Church", also known as the "Holy Trinity Church". It dates from the 14th century, a very simple and isolated church, but very active as a religious temple of the "Georgian Orthodox and Apostolic Church". Visit the church, its separate bell tower and, principally, contemplate the beauty of the astonishing scenic mountains just in front of your eyes. Say a prayer and be thankful. "Gergeti Trinity Church" is a symbol of Georgia and one of the most impacting images I have ever saved in my travelling memories. Enjoy!
4. Trusso Valley
5. Juta Valley
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 45 reviews
Reviewed By luissousacunha - Tbilisi, Georgia
Went there in a snow hike this month. Great place, located 2230 m in altitude and in between Kazbegi natural park as a fresh and pure air to breathe. The landscape is overwhelming. If you like fresh air and nature on the best, and also like to walk that's a great place. In the village there's a sauna and some accommodation.
6. Mtskheta Church of the Holy Cross
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5.0 based on 24 reviews
Reviewed By beppo81 - Antwerp, Belgium
Great view over the old capital Mtskheta, very beautiful Church, still a holy place and center of Georgian Christianity. It is very easy to visit on a day tour from Tbilisi, cheap way to see several sights scattered around.
7. Svetitskhoveli Cathedral
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4.5 based on 669 reviews
Reviewed By S9788OVmohameds - Alexandria, Egypt
A UNESCO world heritage site. Mtskheta was the capital of Georgia at the time of its glory and this Cathedral is the majestic proof. Built in the early middle ages by the medieval Georgian architect Arsukisdze but the area itself dates back to the 4th century where it's believed to be the burial site of the holy mantle. It is also the burial place of many of the local Kings and queens like Vakhtang Gorgasali, Erekle the 2nd and the interesting tomb of queen Tamar the wife of king George the XI, with writing in old georgian and arabic.
8. Samtavro Church
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4.5 based on 136 reviews
Reviewed By W417MHscottb - Royton, United Kingdom
Beautiful interior and exterior, free to visit, must cover knees and women cover their hair to go inside (there are sarongs to borrow at the door) and it’s in a lovely little town.
9. Jvari Church
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4.5 based on 930 reviews
Reviewed By israroz - Ra'anana, Israel
The original name of the Jvari Church was "Church of the Holy Cross". The church that is considered by many Georgians to be the most sacred place in Georgia stands exactly where the "Holy Tree Cross" was established by King Mirian the 3rd, shortly after he converted to Christianity. The church has been build just above the location of the cross. The view from the top of the hilltop of the church towards the valleys of the 2 rivers is very impressive.
10. Ananuri Fortified Castle Ensemble
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 372 reviews
Reviewed By TheLush101 - Cardiff, United Kingdom
Visited here with a friend in September 2019. We hired a car and drove from Tbilisi to Ananuri. You first see the massive reservoir with it's turquoise green/blue water, then descend down over a bridge towards the Ananuri complex - it's pretty hard to miss as it's fairly busy, with tourists on the bridge taking photos, then stalls on the military highway, with cars and lorries driving past. There's a car park by the complex which can get fairly busy. We parked up and, after taking some photos from the bridge, we headed down the hill to the foot of the reservoir first to take some photos from the water's edge. You can ride a donkey / horse up and down here if you want. For the best photos, I'd advise wearing some shorts and walking along the slipway slightly into the water for the best angle. You can also take boat trips on the reservoir from here if you want. We then wandered back up and changed in to trousers (which you'll need to enter the church) and headed into the complex itself. It's a fortress surrounding two churches. We climbed up the tower to get a photo first - I was in flipflops which wasn't ideal but still do-able. The walkways aren't great etc, so trainers are better if you plan to climb - the floors are just wooden planks with some gaps in them. But the effort is worth it for the views. The church isn't the most spectacular on the inside but is still a good example of a Georgian Orthodox Church with interesting frescoes. Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed our visit here, however my friend enjoyed it more. It's a stunning location - be prepared for the crowds but enjoy every second you're there.
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