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Mtskheta

欧洲

格鲁吉亚

第比利斯

Mtskheta is the religious center of Georgia and the ancient capital of our country. This is a sacred place for every Georgian. Locals often refer to the city as the second Georgian Jerusalem, and for good reason. There is a large collection of objects from all over Christendom. One day you will have time to visit two amazing places of our region: Upliskikh, without which it is difficult to imagine the ancient pre-Christian world of Georgia, and Zkheta, without which it is impossible Understand the early Christian and medieval eras. As you view these cities, you'll visually trace Georgia's journey from the Early Bronze Age to the acceptance of Christianity. Stop at: Djevari Church, Mtskheta, Georgia Our walk begins on the streets where Pushkin, Lermontov, Tchaikovsky, Father Duma, Tolstoy and others once walked. Leaving the trail, you will pass the place where the events described by Lermontov in the famous poem "Mtskheta" took place and walk to the sixth-century Djevari temple - from here you will see the amazing view of Mtskheta : "...Here, in the sound of the two sisters Aragwa and Kula embracing each other..." Duration: 1 hour Stop at: Holy Cross Church, Mtskheta Temples in MtskhetaYou will visit Svetitshoveli Cathedral (Pillar of Life) - the episcopal cathedral of the Georgian Orthodox Church. Learn about its history and important events from its past. Here is the resting place of Christian objects - the robe of Jesus Christ and the cloak of the prophet Elijah, as well as the relics of St. Andrew the First Caller. Duration: 2 hours Stop at: Upliskich The pagan past in the caves of Upliskich Take a short trip to the northwest - you'll find yourself in a cave city in the late 2nd to early 1st millennium BC. Exploring the stone labyrinth of living and practical rooms, you will imagine the life of the pagans and their sacrificial rituals. You will learn about Upliskikh's trade with Urartu and the ancient kingdoms of Mesopotamia, as well as its rise and fall. There are also wonderful views of the Kura Valley. Additional ticket price is 17 Georgian Lari. Duration: 1 hour and 30 minutes Stop at: Stalin Museum In the second part of the tour, at the request of the group, you can visit the Stalin Museum in Gori. Throughout the halls of the museum you will see sculptures of Stalin, his personal belongings and furniture - a museum guide will take you on a tour. Additional ticket price is 15 Georgian Lari. Duration: 1 hour Please note that the above itinerary is for reference only and the tour guide will make adjustments according to actual conditions. Also, make sure you know relevant information such as weather and costs in advance so you are fully prepared. Fees include:City shuttle busTour guide serviceJawali Church TicketsHoly Cross Church Tickets The fee does not include:dinnerEntrance fee to the caves of Upliskich (17 lari)Tickets to the Stalin Museum (17 lari)

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