Mzcheta-Mtianeti: Hotels and Accommodations

Laghismt’a and Gora Sakharonosmta are located in the immediate vicinity of Mzcheta-Mtianeti. The surrounding area includes Gora Magatsal’ni, Gora Kmali, Razvaliny Tsinubani, and Akhot-Khevi. You can book a hotel in Mzcheta-Mtianeti.

Geographical Setting

Razvaliny Iluridzeyebi and Razvaliny Kobani are located in the wider regional area of Mzcheta-Mtianeti.

Nature

Mzcheta-Mtianeti combines the peaks and mountain passes of the Greater Caucasus with gorges, secluded lakes, and alpine valleys.

The region includes the Kazbegi area, with glaciers, gorges, and Mount Kazbegi, which is listed as being 5,047 meters high.

Culture

The three churches in Mtskheta – Jvari Church, Svetitskhoveli Cathedral, and Samtavro Church – are listed as part of the UNESCO World Heritage List.

On the way to and from Svetitskhoveli Cathedral in Mtskheta, the walk passes Mtskheta’s visitor market, which is associated with local artisans, wine merchants, restaurants, and souvenir shops.

Getting Around

The region is crossed by the Georgian Military Highway; the road climbs through wooded valleys and gorges over the 2,300-meter-high Cross Pass.

Activities

Gudauri in the region offers skiing and snowboarding and is also associated with opportunities for summer hiking and trekking.

Water Features

In the wider regional context, the Zhinvali Reservoir, Lake Bazaleti, and the Zioni Reservoir are mentioned as water features associated with Mzcheta-Mtianeti.

History

Mtskheta within Mzcheta-Mtianeti is a former Georgian capital of great cultural and religious significance, with a concentration of historic sites.

For further orientation, you can also access these regional entries: Birkiani, Tsodoreti, Chargali, Ananuri, Karsani, Ganisi, Roshka, Chinti, Misaktsieli, Dzegvi, Natakhtari, Dzalisi, Passanauri, Saguramo, Bazaleti, Juta, Kvesheti, Achmeta, Stepanzminda, Arsha, Lami, Tianeti, Duscheti, Gudauri, Mtskheta.

For the overview of the higher-level destination: Georgia.