The story of Mtskheta and Jvari
Mtskheta was the capital of the early Georgian kingdom of Iberia and the place where Christianity became the state religion in the 4th century. Its historic monuments are a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Svetitskhoveli Cathedral, rebuilt in the 11th century, is one of the most sacred places in Georgia. On a hill above the confluence of the Aragvi and Mtkvari rivers, the 6th-century Jvari Monastery offers a superb view over the town.
