Rivers in Mtskheta

Q: In what architectural style was the Jvari Monastery built and what historical events are associated with it?

Jvari, built in the VI-VII centuries, is a rare example of early Christian Georgian architecture with a tetraconkh layout. This temple-fortress on the top of the mountain inspired Lermontov to the poem “Mtsyri”. Here, in 327, St. Nino erected the first Christian cross in Georgia, which symbolizes the adoption of Christianity.

Q: Where to go to Mtskheta with children to be interesting to the whole family?

The Archaeological Museum with the finds of the ancient period will fascinate children with authentic artifacts. On the territory of the settlement of Armazi you can see the ruins of the ancient capital of Iberia with the remains of the fortress walls. The interactive exposition in the Kartlis Deda center will introduce national crafts through master classes.

Q: Where in Mtskheta to make the most atmospheric photos with views of ancient monuments?

The observation deck at the Jvari monastery offers panoramic views of the confluence of the Kura and Aragvi rivers - this angle is depicted on the coat of arms of Georgia. Inside Svetitskhoveli, unique frescoes of the XVI century and a stone “living pillar” are photographed. The ruins of the fortress of Bebristsikhe on the hill create a dramatic backdrop for pictures at sunset.

Q: What little-known but significant religious sites are there in Mtskheta besides Svetitskhoveli?

The Church of Antioch of the VI century preserved the ancient Georgian asymmetrical domes and carved capitals. The Shiomgvime Monastery, founded in the VI century by Shio Mgvimsky, is hidden in a picturesque gorge with cave cells of hermits. The chapel of St. Nino at the site of her first prayer contains a rare mosaic of the fourth century.

Q: What unique artifacts are stored in the temples of Mtskheta and what legends are they associated with?

In Svetitskhoveli under the bush is the chiton of Christ – according to legend, it was brought from Jerusalem by the sister of Lazarus. The monastery of Samtavro keeps the miraculous icon of the Iberian Mother of God, written, according to legend, by the evangelist Luke. In Jvari, an ancient stone cross of the V century with unique Georgian ornamentation has been preserved.

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Aragvi River

The Aragvi River is translated from Georgian as “fast”. There is a legend: two sisters lived happily in the mountains, dark and l …

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Xani River

Xavni. - Xavi, the name uses avest. "K-sar" means "river." This name is associated with the ancient Xiawi – “the mouth of the rive …

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Temple River

The Temple River is the feeding lake Ritsa, which originates from a mountain lake in southern Georgia and flows into the Black Sea …

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River Debed

The Debed River is located in the central part of Georgia, and flows into the Kura River. It is a tributary of Kura, but its lengt …

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Algeti River

In the south of Georgia, the largest Algeti river (with a length of 108 km) carries its waters. The river valley is famous for its …

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Alazani River

The Alazani mountain river is one of the longest in Georgia (351 km). Alazani is a border river between Georgia and Azerbaijan, al …

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Excursion to the ancient capital of Georgia in the holy city of Mtskheta

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Tour of Mtskheta - Gori - Uplistsikhe

Gori is a city in eastern Georgia, the center of Shida-Kartli region and the center of the municipality of the same name. Founded …

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Mtskheta and Jvari Monastery

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