• Women need scarves to enter churches (to cover their head).
• Some cash on hand for lunch or souvenirs (about 200Gel)
• Jackets (it's windy), depending on the weather may need a raincoat or an umbrella, come hats to get cover from the sun.
• Put on comfortable clothes and shoes for rock climbing

• Rules for Entering Churches in Georgia:
  • Orthodox Christianity is practiced in Georgia, necessitating adherence to certain guidelines when entering churches.
• Women's Attire Restrictions:
  • Prohibited Clothing:
    • Trousers, shorts, short skirts, or bare shoulders are not permitted.
  • Attire Recommendations:
    • Women should wear long skirts or wrap a large scarf around themselves. Many churches provide wraparound dresses for borrowing.
  • Head Covering:
    • Women must cover their heads with a scarf upon entering a church.
• Recommendation for Women:
  • It's advisable for women to carry 1 or 2 scarves to ensure hassle-free entry into churches in Georgia.
• Men's Attire Restrictions:
  • Prohibited Clothing:
    • Men are prohibited from wearing shorts or exposing bare shoulders.
  • Required Attire:
    • Full-length trousers and covered shoulders are mandatory. Failure to comply may result in denial of entry or necessitate wearing a wraparound dress.
  • Hat Etiquette:
    • Men should remove any type of hat before entering a church.

• Jvari Monastery

  • VI century church and monastery
  • Located in the east of Mtskheta, at the mouth of the rivers Mtkvari and Aragvi, on a rocky mountain peak
  • Included in the UNESCO World Heritage List

• Mtskheta City Tour

  • Old capital of Georgia (Kartli kingdom)
  • Significant for its association with the spread of Christianity by St. Nino in the 4th century
  • Must-see destination in Georgia

• Svetitskhoveli Cathedral

  • Main patriarchal cathedral of the Georgian Orthodox Church
  • Mother Cathedral of Georgia
  • Site of the enthronement of Georgian Catholicos-Patriarchs
  • Burial place of many kings, their family members, and patriarchs
  • Monument of Georgian architecture from the XI century
  • One of the four great cathedrals

• Samtavro Monastery

  • Complex includes main temple, St. Nino's church, bell tower, and fence with a tower
  • Main temple dates back to the 11th century
  • Small St. Nino's Church originally built by King Mirian in the 4th century
  • History of the Samtavro Nunnery dates back to 1820
  • Monastery played a role in preserving monastic life during the Soviet period
  • Offers workshops such as candle making, art, and sewing
  • Produces separate editions including "Principality" and a book of memoirs about monk Gabriel titled "Monk's Diadem"
  • Noteworthy historical and cultural monument in Mtskheta

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