Mtskheta is small and lovely town located some 20 km from nation' s capital Tbilisi. Some will find a lot of similarities in Mtskheta with town of Sighanghi, while others will enjoy architectural and religious pearls of Mtskheta. Svetitskhoveli church, Jvari monastery or Samtavro are just a few to name.
In today' s Piece of Life series - Mtskheta as we saw it on International Women' s day (March 8)
Cobbled street in Mtskheta
With the famous Svetitskhoveli cathedral at the end of the street
Svetitskhoveli cathedral
Mtskheta and surrounding mountains
Mtskheta definitely is a photographers paradise
Group of tourists gathered near cathedral
Panorama of Svetitskhoveli cathedral
It is the second largest church building in the country, after the Holy Trinity Cathedral of Tbilisi (Sameba), and is listed as an UNESCO World Heritage Site along with other historical monuments of Mtskheta.
Massive fortification walls of Svetitskhoveli cathedral
Highway in Mtskehta
To the city centre
Souvenirs for sale at Georgian yard
Read more: Georgian yard in Mtskheta
Georgian wines and chacha
Futuristic design buildings in Mtskheta
Some governmental organization is located here
Lonely benches
The other Mtskheta
View towards Jvari monastery from Gujari restaurant - museum
Gujari restaurant is one of the coolest Mtsketa restaurants, here are featured some archeological artifacts back from 6th century AD
Burning prayers candles at Samtavro monastery
