Mtskheta - one of the oldest, metropolis city of the country is located approximately 20 kilometers north of Tbilisi at the confluence of the Aragvi and Kura rivers. Due to its historical significance and numerous ancient monuments, Mtskheta became a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Mtskheta is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world since III-II century BC. It was a site of early Christian activity, and the location where Christianity was proclaimed the state religion of Kartli.. Mtskheta still remains the headquarters of the Georgian Orthodox Church.

 

Svetitskhoveli Cathedral – XI century architecture monument, one of the four big cathedrals is a Georgian Orthodox cathedral located in the historical town of Mtskheta, 20 km northwest of the nation's capital of Tbilisi. It is known as the burial site of Christ's mantle and Saint Elias’ robe.
Svetitskhoveli has long been the principal Georgian church and remains one of the most venerated places of worship to this day. Throughout the centuries it became a Christian religious center of Georgia. The original church was built in 4th century A.D. by the King Mirian according to St. Nino’s advice to him, but the church did not stand up to now.

Jvari Monastery – dating back to the early IV century,  stands on the rocky mountaintop at the confluence of the Mtkvari and Aragvi rivers, overlooking the town of Mtskheta from the east side.  Listed as an UNESCO World Heritage Site. According to historical records, in yearly 30’s of IV century, credited with converting  to Christianity, King Mirian III erected a wooden cross on the site of a pagan temple. The present building is generally held to have been built over the wooden cross at the end of VI century by Erismtavari Stepanoz I. (The wooden cross is still kept at the church)