Sights

Cathedral

The Svetitskhoveli Cathedral is the largest ecclesiastical construction extant in the country. According to legend, the cathedral rose on the site of Georgia's first Christian church of the fourty century. Outstanding Georgian architect Arsukisdze built the cathedral in 1010-1029. The cathedral was badly damaged at the end of the XIV century during the invasion of Thamerlane. The cupola was restored in the XV century. The facades are decorated with ornamental carving and reliefs. Worthy of mention are the fragments remaining of the original frescoes. The cathedral is the burial more..

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St. Nino's church and nunnery

Dating back to the fouth century, this is one of the oldest churches of the country. The church dedicated to Nino is very small, there is a bigger one next to it and behind it there is a nunnery that is still active.

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Jvari

Perched on a hilltop at the other site of the river Jvari offers great views on Mtskheta. The church dates back to the 6-th century and is a great example of early Georgian architecture.

To get there you either walk up the hill, which is a good hike, or take a taxi for 3 dollar.

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