Two Rivers Also along the banks of Mtkvari (Kura) River, at the point where it is joined by the Aragvi river, is the scenic medieval town of Mtskheta. Located just 20 kilometres (about a half-hour drive) north of Georgia’s… Continue reading
On a mountaintop overlooking the old capital town of Mtskheta and the scenic confluence of the Mtkvari and Aragvi rivers stood the ancient structure of the 6th Century Jvari Monastery. According to traditional accounts, Saint Nino who brought… Continue reading
Regarded as a masterpiece in the history of medieval Georgian architecture; the Bagrati Cathedral (also known as the Cathedral of Dormition or the Kutaisi Cathedral) is frequently used as the symbol of the… Continue reading
Another UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most venerated places of worship for Georgian OrthodoxChristians; the Svetitskhoveli Cathedral is located in the historical town of Mtsketa, the old capital of Georgia. The site… Continue reading
