Mtskheta, Georgia

Mtskheta, Georgia

Mtskheta, located in Georgia, is an Eastern Orthodox cathedral with extremely high religious and cultural value. Built in the 4th century AD, the existing structure was constructed in the 11th century by architect Arsakidze during the reign of King Bagrat III. As a masterpiece of the early Middle Ages, it has been recognized as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. It is the second largest church building in Georgia and one of the most important religious landmarks in the country. The architecture is based on the cross dome style, which emerged in early medieval Georgia and became the main style after Bagrat III unified Georgia.