The capital of Georgia is spread out on both sides of the Kura. The legendary city is full of surprises that hide in its many curving streets and alleys. The city is loved by Pushkin and Dumas, Yesenin and Griboyedov, and many, many others. Walking around the city yourself means seeing only the cover of the candy, but you can only get to know the taste of what is hidden under the candy wrapper with a good guide who loves your city.
It is impossible to visit Tbilisi and not fall in love with it. This place is incredibly powerful in its energy. Dozens of ancient temples and churches, ultramodern buildings and objects of art, unique color, a beautiful old city in every detail – you can describe everything that the capital of Georgia is rich in for a long time and with rapture.
Excursions to Mtskheta from Tbilisi
The ancient capital of Georgia is located just 20 from the current one. Mtskheta was founded already in the 5th century BC. Agree, rare cities can boast of such longevity. There are several temples, symbolic for Christians, to which crowds of pilgrims constantly strive. Saint Nino came to this amazing place and brought the good news. It is here that a sacred relic for all Christians of the world is kept – the tunic of the Lord. This is not a complete list of the reasons why the city of Mtskheta is called “the second Jerusalem”.
The first capital of Georgia, Mtskheta, is one of the most popular tourist destinations. The proximity to Tbilisi, the excellent preservation of unique historical sites, and the incredible beauty of the surrounding nature explain the increased interest in excursions to Mtskheta.
Svetitskhoveli
The Church named after 12 Apostles is the second shrine of Christians in Georgia. Svetitskhoveli is translated from the Georgian language as a life-giving pillar. The legend says about one of the 7 pillars that hung in the air and stayed there until a certain moment. What happened next, you will learn from a beautiful legend that the guide will tell you. Moreover, you will see all the significant places of this amazing place, believe me, there are many of them. Svetitskhoveli is the largest temple of historical buildings that has survived to this day. Svetitskhoveli includes:
- Temple.
- Fortress wall.
The UNESCO World Heritage Site will appear before you in the form in which it has been since 1010. When the hand of the chief architect and architect Arsukidze created this magnificent temple. There is a legend about the hand of the main creator, less beautiful and somewhat eerie. But documentary evidence of this legend is carved in stone and will appear to your gaze if you decide to visit this holy place.
