Mtskheta-Uplistsikhe

Kartli – this is the most ancient Iveria which is mentioned in the Greek and Roman historical chronicles. Georgian state was formed exactly here in the early medieval period which united nearby residences of Georgian noblemen and during a number of centuries it was the economic and cultural centre of the state. Exactly this historical past leads to the traveling interest towards Kartli. Ancient towns: Mtskheta and Gori with lots of historical, religious and architectural monuments are placed on this territory. Mtskheta is the ancient Capital of Georgia and nowadays it represents one of the historical sights of Georgia, which is put in the list of the UNESCO World Heritage (Svetitskhoveli and Jvari monastery). The main sights of Gori are the following: The antic town Uplistsikhe (It is put it pilot list of UNESCO World Heritage), fortress Goristsikhe and Stalin’s Museum.