| Town: | Mtskheta |
| Location: | Europe > Georgia |
What’s Plugged?
Reviews & Amenities
Top Descriptions
| Mtskheta has a long history of prominence in Georgia, and with its recent UNESCO World Heritage status and position as the ‘headquarters’ of the Georgian Orthodox Church it’s no wonder it remains important today for both domestic and international tourists. Don’t come expecting anything too grand or well facilitated, though. Beautifully positioned at the confluence of two rivers, with Jvari Church on a hill overlooking the town, Mtskheta is a simple, well maintained and accessible place that’s very much worth a day trip from Tbilisi at the very least. |
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Top Tips
| Most people want to visit Jvari Church while in Mtskheta, and the easiest way to do so is to take a taxi for around GEL15 (return trip with some time waiting). You can walk there also in about an hour each way if you’re on a budget. |
| Whatever you do, don’t miss out Svetitskhoveli Cathedral – not that you can really miss it. It’s the impressive centrepiece of this otherwise beautiful and peaceful little town and is well worth dedicating some time to. |
| The easiest way to get to Mtskheta is by visiting from Tbilisi on the Tbilisi to Mtskheta Bus (Marshrutka). Like many buses in Tbilisi, this one also leaves from Didube Bus (Marshrutka) Station. |
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The Town
What should we know?
| Name in local script: | მცხეთა |
| Also known as: | Add Data |
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| Environment type: | cliff, hill, river, mountain |
| Location type: | rural, town |
| Religion type: | Christianity |
What can we see or do there?
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| Animals: | Add Data |
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How much will it cost us?
| Currency: | Georgian Lari (GEL) |
| Average daily budget: | Add Data |
When should we go there, and for how long?
| Average time taken: | 1 day |
| High season: | June, July, August |
| Low season: | November, January, February |
How can we get in contact?
| Language(s): | Georgian, Russian |
| Timezone: | UTC+04:00 |
| Country calling code: | +995 |
How can we get there?
| Coordinates: | 41.84116, 44.70738 |
| Geographical feature: | Aragvi River, Mtkvari River |
The Directions
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The Directions
| If you know how to get to Mtskheta and would like to share that information with the community, contact [email protected] and we’ll post it right here in the directory. |
The Directions
| If you know how to get to Mtskheta and would like to share that information with the community, contact [email protected] and we’ll post it right here in the directory. |
What are the numbers and averages?
| Number of attractions visited: | 5 |
| Travel time to attractions: | 15 minutes |
| Travel time to next location: | 35 minutes |
| Altitude: | Add Data |
| Population: | 19423 |
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What else would be good to know?
| Wikipedia: | Mtskheta |
| Wikitravel: | Mtskheta |
| Tripadvisor: | Mtskheta |
| Local tourism: | Add Data |
| Emergency service(s): | Add Data |
| Travel advisories: | UK Government (Georgia) |
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| Weather: | AccuWeather (Mtskheta) |
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| Public holidays: | Office Holidays (Georgia) |
Local Availability
| Item | Size | Average Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Beer (multinational) | 500ml | Add Data |
| Beer (national) | 500ml | Add Data |
| Fizzy drink | 1 litre | Add Data |
| Fruit juice | 1 litre | Add Data |
| Gin (multinational) | 1 litre | Add Data |
| Gin (national) | 1 litre | Add Data |
| Milk | 1 litre | Add Data |
| Oil | 1 litre | Add Data |
| Rum (multinational) | 1 litre | Add Data |
| Rum (national) | 1 litre | Add Data |
| Vodka (multinational) | 1 litre | Add Data |
| Vodka (national) | 1 litre | Add Data |
| Water | 1 litre | Add Data |
| Whisky (multinational) | 1 litre | Add Data |
| Whisky (national) | 1 litre | Add Data |
| Wine | 1 bottle | Add Data |
| Item | Size | Average Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Almonds | 100g | Add Data |
| Apples | 1kg | Add Data |
| Bananas | 1kg | Add Data |
| Bell pepper | 1kg | Add Data |
| Bread | 1 loaf | Add Data |
| Carrots | 1kg | Add Data |
| Chillies | 1kg | Add Data |
| Chocolate (multinational) | 1 bar | Add Data |
| Chocolate (national) | 1 bar | Add Data |
| Coconut milk | 1 can | Add Data |
| Cucumber | 1kg | Add Data |
| Eggs | 1 dozen | Add Data |
| Garlic | 1kg | Add Data |
| Ginger | 1kg | Add Data |
| Honey | 1 jar | Add Data |
| Ice cream | 1 unit | Add Data |
| Jam | 1 jar | Add Data |
| Onions | 1kg | Add Data |
| Oranges | 1kg | Add Data |
| Pasta | 1kg | Add Data |
| Peanut butter | 1 jar | Add Data |
| Peanuts | 100g | Add Data |
| Potatoes | 1kg | Add Data |
| Raisins | 100g | Add Data |
| Rice | 1kg | Add Data |
| Sandwich | 1 unit | Add Data |
| Tomatoes | 1kg | Add Data |
| Item | Size | Average Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Antifungal shampoo | 1 bottle | Add Data |
| Conditioner | 1 bottle | Add Data |
| Condoms | 1 pack | Add Data |
| Deodorant | 1 can | Add Data |
| Floss | 1 pack | Add Data |
| Hand sanitizer | 1 bottle | Add Data |
| Laundry soap | 1 bar | Add Data |
| Razors | 1 pack | Add Data |
| Sanitary towels | 1 pack | Add Data |
| Shampoo | 1 bottle | Add Data |
| Soap | 1 bar | Add Data |
| Tampons | 1 box | Add Data |
| Toilet roll | 1 unit | Add Data |
| Toothpaste | 1 tube | Add Data |
| Washing powder | 1 box | Add Data |
| Item | Size | Average Cost |
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| Antiseptic cream | 1 tube | Add Data |
| Bandages | 1 pack | Add Data |
| Chapstick | 1 unit | Add Data |
| Contact lens solution | 1 bottle | Add Data |
| Headache tablets | 1 pack | Add Data |
| Ibuprofen | 1 pack | Add Data |
| Mosquito repellent | 1 bottle | Add Data |
| Nail clippers | 1 set | Add Data |
| Plasters | 1 pack | Add Data |
| Sun cream | 1 bottle | Add Data |
| Sunglasses | 1 pair | Add Data |
| Item | Size | Average Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Batteries | 4-pack | Add Data |
| Chilli powder | 100g | Add Data |
| Cigarettes (multinational) | 20-pack | Add Data |
| Cigarettes (national) | 20-pack | Add Data |
| Coriander | 100g | Add Data |
| Cumin | 100g | Add Data |
| Fuel | 1 litre | Add Data |
| Internet | 1 hour | Add Data |
| Lighter | 1 unit | Add Data |
| Matches | 1 pack | Add Data |
| Paprika | 100g | Add Data |
| Travel multiadapter | 1 unit | Add Data |
| Travel plug | 1 unit | Add Data |
| Turmeric | 100g | Add Data |
| Stock | 1 pack | Add Data |
Local Cuisine
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