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Mtskheta

Georgia's ancient capital, with Svetitskhoveli Cathedral and the hilltop Jvari Monastery, 20 minutes from Tbilisi.

Photo: Jelger Groeneveld · CC BY 2.0
Price
Free
Time Needed
Half a day

Why Go

Georgia's ancient capital, with Svetitskhoveli Cathedral and the hilltop Jvari Monastery, 20 minutes from Tbilisi.

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