Tbilisi – Mtskheta, #2.1

Day trip from Tbilisi to Mtskheta

Mtskheta is located in eastern Georgia (Archaeological expedition., base in Mtskheta” with materials of Bronze and ancient period). Mtskheta, one of the oldest cities of the country of Georgia (in Kartli province of Eastern Georgia), Mtskheta located approximately 20 kilometres (12 miles) north of Tbilisi at the confluence of the Aragvi and Kura rivers. Mtskheta is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world. Due to its historical significance and numerous ancient monuments, the “Historical Monuments of Mtskheta” became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1994.

Jvari Monastery

“Historical monuments tours” in Georgia envisages getting acquainted with and visiting the Jvari Monastery, which is located near Mtskheta, on the eastern part of Georgia. Tours of UNESCO heritage sites along with Jvari Monastery include Samtavro Convent and Svetitskhoveli cathedral too.

Samtavro Convent

“Tours of the medieval Christian monuments” in Georgia include a visit to Samtavro convent, located in Mtskheta, eastern Georgia. Tours of UNESCO world heritage sites along with Samtavro convent include Jvari monastery and Svetitskhoveli cathedral.

Svetitskhoveli Cathedral

Tours of the medieval architectural monument of Georgia include excursion to Svetitskhoveli cathedral, located in one of the oldest cities of Georgia, Mtskheta, which is located on the eastern side of Georgia. Tours of UNESCO heritage sites along with Svetitskhoveli cathedral include Jvari monastery and Samtavro monastery.

History of Tbilisi

Tbilisi was founded by Vakhtang Gorgasali in the 4th century. The city is located in Eastern Georgia. The oldest architectural monument in Tbilisi is the 6th century Christian church Anchiskhati. Christianity was spread in Georgia in 4th-5th centuries. Since the foundation of Tbilisi, there are ancient shrines of Hebrew, Islamic and Catholic confessions.

18th century

In the first quarter of the 18th century Ottomans conquered Tbilisi, within 10 years Persians occupied the city; In 1748 King Erekle II liberated Tbilisi. Since then the development of the industries began in the city but the trace of it faded away quickly because of the occupation of the city by Persian Shah – Agha Mohammad Khan Qajar in 1795. These conquests made it impossible for Georgia to develop economically. In 1801 Georgia was merged by Russia.

Fight for State Independence

Since 1802, fighting for restoration of state independence of Georgia has begun, which was achieved only in 1918 year. Georgia has restored state independence, but it soon was lost in 1921 year. After a great standoff, Georgia was able to re-establish the statehood in 1991 and the avant-garde of this 2-century battles and struggles was permanently Tbilisi (Jvari Tour).

For those who want to travel to cultural monuments in Georgia!

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