Rémi Manesse

Mtskheta Holidays

Both the former historic capital of Georgia and the country's spiritual heart, Mtskheta is simply full of must-see religious sites.

Visit Mtskheta

Art & Culture
Place or Historical Monument
Castle and fortress

Mtskheta: How to get there?

20 kilometres from Tbilisi by car or bus

Mtskheta: See when to go?

All year round, though it's more pleasant in summer

Mtskheta: For how long?

One day

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Mtskheta: What to see nearby?

David Garedja Monastery sitting in clouds

What our travellers think of their stay

Rémi Manesse

Travel writer

Mtskheta is a small town located close to Tbilisi. Thought it is mainly famous for its cathedral, the architecture in the town's recently restored centre is also worth taking a look at.

My suggestion

The Georgian government recently had the town renovated in order to make into a top tourist attraction. This explains why there are souvenir shops selling cheaply made items at exorbitant prices to be found here. It's best to avoid these.

Ines Sancelot

Travel writer

Mtskheta is a small town located around 20 kilometres from Tbilisi. It is considered to be one of Georgia's oldest towns and was once the country's capital.

My suggestion

Visit Mtskheta on a day trip from Tbilisi. There are minibuses known as "marshrutkas" that leave regularly from Didube Market.