Samtavro Monastery
Visit Samtavro Monastery, where history and faith intertwine in the heart of Mtskheta-Mtianeti, Georgia. Find out more …
Mtskheta
Municipality administrative center: Mtskheta
Region: Mtskheta–Mtianeti, Eastern Georgia
Location: confluence of the Aragvi and Mtkvari rivers
Nearest major city: Tbilisi (~22 km by road)
Status: city
Population: 7,392 residents (2024)
Elevation: ~460 m above sea level
Known for: UNESCO historical monuments
Time zone: GET (UTC +4)
Climate: humid subtropical (Cfa)
Popular places to visit in Mtskheta
st. Mirian Mepe, 3, Mtskheta, Mtskheta-Mtianeti region, Georgia
Where to eat in Mtskheta
Answers to frequently asked questions
What is the distance to Mtskheta from Batumi?
The distance from Mtskheta to Batumi is 254 kilometers in a straight line, 335.5 kilometers along the pedestrian route, 340.2 kilometers along the highway.
What is the distance to Mtskheta from Tbilisi?
The distance from Mtskheta to Tbilisi is 18 kilometers in a straight line, 69.3 kilometers along the pedestrian route, 23.5 kilometers along the highway.
Where is Mtskheta?
Mtskheta is located in Georgia, a few kilometers north of Tbilisi. It is located at the confluence of the Aragvi and Kura rivers. Mtskheta is one of the oldest cities in Georgia, founded in the 5th century BC. It is the administrative center of the Mtskheta-Mtianeti region.