Mtskheta Travel Guide

Mtskheta, the ancient capital of Georgia, is one of the most interesting historic towns in Georgia. The main attraction in town is the cathedral.

Mtskheta is just 25 km from Tbilisi and can be seen on a daytrip.

Legend has it that the robe that Jesus wore during his crucifcation was brought here by a jew. For some reason, his sister tried it on and died immediately. It turned out to be impossible to get the robe off the dead woman, so they burried her with the robe. From the grave a tree sprung. Later, when builders tried to cut the tree, it would not fall. Saint Nino to whom the oldest church here is dedicated, prayed and the tree was healed again. Not only that, a healing oil started to flow from the tree. Around the churches, you can still find old ladies selling flowers and little bottles of oil, to be placed on the graves.