Mtskheta (Georgian: მცხეთა) is an ancient town of extraordinary importance to the Georgian nation, located about 20km out of Tbilisi. Mtskheta is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world. It was the capital of the eastern Georgian kingdom of Iberia from the 3rd century BC to the 5th century AD....

The 6th century David Gareja monastery complex is one of Georgia‘s most important landmarks and is located on the arid slopes of Mount Gareja close to the Azerbaijan border. It is the most interesting easy day trip from Tbilisi.   David Gareja (Georgian: დავითგარეჯის...