Travel Blog Photos from Mtskheta (12)
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Hallo zusammen, von Gori bin ich dann zurueck gen Tblisi gefahren. Kurz vor Tbilisi liegt Mtskheta, die alte Hauptstadt Georgiens. Heute ist sie Weltkulturerbe fuer ihre alten Kirchen, es gibt auch eine alte Burg, aber die ist nicht so interessant. Die ...
... so many churches in our next 10 days in Georgia, but who counts? Sioni church was smaller than the churches we saw in Mtskheta, but impressive. New frescoes decorated the ceiling and walls of the church, some with artistic value. We were there for maybe a ...
... the holiest church in the country, Jvari (Holy Cross) Church, built some 1400 years ago, situated high on a hilltop overlooking Mtskheta across the river. The view from it was great; there are rivers, valleys and mountain stretch out to the horizon, and ...
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Most Impressive Temples, Churches, Mosques Etc
Posted on Feb 18, 2008, 13:05:35
... churches: they are intricately-carved stone crosses with Celtic knots and more and as old as the churches. Well, that's it from here. I'd put in a vote for Mtskheta Cathedral in Georgia and Haghpat Monastery in Armenia. cheers to you, Lloyd
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