Mtskheta is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Just 20 km from Tbilisi, at the confluence of the Mtkvari and Aragvi rivers, the city is located on an ancient trade route. Archaeologists have unearthed evidence of Mtskheta’s status as a major trading post. Glass perfume bottles, Greek and Aramaic writings, pottery, metalwork and jewellery have all been unearthed in abundance here, and many examples are on show in the town’s museum. Today, the lovely old town has a laid back, the village feels, especially compared to the more hectic pace of Tbilisi.
