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Short tours and excursions
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Mtskheta, Shiomgvime and Ananuri Tour |
Short tour (1
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Swetitskhoveli Cathedral
was initially built in 4th
century during Saint Nino stay
in Mtskheta. In 11th
century, during flourishing
of Georgian Architecture on
the foundation of the old
construction was built grand
cathedral decorated by
Georgian traditional
ornaments. The fortress wall
surrounded cathedral was
built in 17th century. In
Georgian language
Swetitshoveli means
“life-giving-pillar”, which
is connected with the place
inside cathedral, where is
buried the Jesus Christ’s
robe.
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Jvari Monastery
was built in the 6th century
on the top of the mountain
surrounded by magnificent
scenery of Caucasian
mountains which can be
observed far away and view
over Mtskheta. In Georgian
language Jvari means Cross.
According to ancient
manuscripts Saint Nino
brought the wooden cross to
this place and since those
times many people came here
and worshipped God. Nowadays
monks live and guard this
monastery.
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Samtavro Nunnery
was built in 13th century near
the small church named after
Saint Nino.
During her stay in Mtskheta
she lived at that place
under the bushes.
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The
Shio-Mgvime Monastery
- "the cave of Shio is a
medieval monastic complex in
Georgia, near the town of
Mtskheta. It is located in a
narrow limestone canyon on
the northern bank of the
river Mtkvari.
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Ananuri
is a Castle on the Aragvi
River in Georgia, about 45
miles from Tbilisi. The
fortifications enclose,
amongst other buildings, two
churches. In the older
Church of the Virgin are
buried some of the Eristavis
(dukes) of Aragvi.The Church
of the Assumption, built in
1689, has richly decorated
facades, including a carved
north entrance. It also
contains the remains of a
number of frescoes.
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More details available upon
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