The charming old capital
Mtskheta (მცხეთა)
Why locals love it
Mtskheta is the old capital of East Georgian kingdom. Now it is a beautiful small town with red roofs and carved wooden balconies. It´s one of the best places to buy souvenirs and handmade crafts, you will find the shops everywhere in the old town.
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Why you should visit it
Mtskheta is located just 20 km away from Tbilis and it is easily accessible by public transport. It´s mostly known for its picturesque old town and the major Orthodox cathedral Svetitskhoveli from XI century, which has a status of UNESCO world heritage site.
Special tip
There is a Marshrutka from Didube station, that leaves every 20 minutes and costs 2 gel.