Tbilisi district, Tbilisi, Georgia

Places to visit near Mtskheta

Mtskheta is a town in Tbilisi district, Tbilisi, Georgia, home to about 7,423 people. Within 50 km by road there are 190 places to visit — 62 forts & heritage, 52 churches, 17 hill stations & viewpoints and 13 parks. The must-see places are Svetitskhoveli Cathedral (1 km), Samtavro Necropolis (1 km) and Armaztsikhe (1 km).

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Mtskheta, Tbilisi
Mtskheta, Tbilisi district, Tbilisi, Georgia. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Mtskheta at a glance

Location
Tbilisi district, Tbilisi, Georgia
Population
about 7,423
Coordinates
41.8451° N, 44.7188° E
Places within 50 km
190 (99 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Mtskheta

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Mtskheta: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Things to see near Mtskheta, by type

Forts & heritage near Mtskheta

73 forts & heritage within 100 km of Mtskheta. The closest is Aragvi Gate (1 km); the best-known is Samtavro Necropolis (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Mtskheta

72 churches within 100 km of Mtskheta. The closest is Samtavro Monastery of Saint Nino (1 km); the best-known is Svetitskhoveli Cathedral (0 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Mtskheta

23 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Mtskheta. The closest is Chili (6 km); the best-known is Keeni (14 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Keeni · viewpoint · Tbilisi · ~14 km · Must-see
  • Kvirikobis Mta · viewpoint · Tbilisi · ~20 km · Must-see
  • Mount Mtatsminda · viewpoint · Tbilisi · ~22 km · Must-see
  • Makhata · viewpoint · Tbilisi · ~22 km · Must-see
  • Udzo · viewpoint · Tbilisi · ~24 km · Must-see
  • Didgori · viewpoint · Tetritskaro Municipality · ~25 km · Must-see

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Parks near Mtskheta

14 parks within 100 km of Mtskheta. The closest is Texel Island Park (13 km); the best-known is Mushthaidi Garden (19 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Mtskheta

13 museums within 100 km of Mtskheta. The closest is Mikheil Mamulashvili House-Museum (1 km); the best-known is Ucha Japaridze House-museum (20 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Mtskheta

10 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Mtskheta. The closest is Jvari Lake (2 km); the best-known is Lisi Lake (14 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Mtskheta

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 36 km on the road.

  1. Start in Mtskheta
  2. 1 km Samtavro Necropolis · heritage site, Tbilisi
  3. 6 km Zedazeni Monastery · monastery, Tbilisi
  4. 15 km Chronicle of Georgia · heritage site, Tbilisi
  5. 13 km Armaztsikhe · heritage site, Tbilisi
  6. 1 km Svetitskhoveli Cathedral · church, Tbilisi
  7. 0 km Back to Mtskheta

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How to reach Mtskheta

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    Within 15 km of Mtskheta

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Mtskheta by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage6273Aragvi Gate (1 km)
    Churches5272Samtavro Monastery of Saint Nino (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1723Chili (6 km)
    Parks1314Texel Island Park (13 km)
    Museums1213Mikheil Mamulashvili House-Museum (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs810Jvari Lake (2 km)
    Other attractions99Mikheil Mamulashvili Garden (1 km)
    Waterfalls45Shundugrava (17 km)
    Buddhist sites35Jvari (2 km)
    Caves33ბეთლემის ღვთისმშობლის სახელობის გამოქვაბული (1 km)
    Beaches & coast33Tetri Lake Wild Beach (13 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens12National Botanical Garden (24 km)
    Temples11Ateshgah (24 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Juma Mosque (24 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves11მტკვარი (5 km)

    Mtskheta: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Mtskheta?

    Svetitskhoveli Cathedral (church, about 1 km), Samtavro Necropolis (heritage site, about 1 km), Armaztsikhe (heritage site, about 1 km), Zedazeni Monastery (monastery, about 6 km), Chronicle of Georgia (heritage site, about 14 km), Keeni (viewpoint, about 14 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Mtskheta?

    190 places on Spotwander: 62 forts & heritage, 52 churches, 17 hill stations & viewpoints, 13 parks, 12 museums.

    Which is the nearest fort to Mtskheta?

    Aragvi Gate, about 1 km by road; Palace of Catholicos Melchizedek (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Mtskheta?

    Samtavro Monastery of Saint Nino, about 1 km by road; Svetitskhoveli Cathedral (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Mtskheta?

    Chili, about 6 km by road; Didgori (9 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Mtskheta?

    Start in Mtskheta, visit Samtavro Necropolis, then Zedazeni Monastery, then Chronicle of Georgia, then Armaztsikhe, then Svetitskhoveli Cathedral, and drive back — about 36 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Mtskheta?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and parks.

    Towns near Mtskheta

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Mtskheta’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Mtskheta on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.