Excursion in the Ancient Capital of Georgia

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Château Mukhrani

The delegates are kindly invited to discover the cultural heritage of the ancient capital Mtskheta. One of the oldest cities of Georgia - Mtskheta is located about 20 kilometers north of Tbilisi at the confluence of the Aragvi and Mtkvari rivers. The city is considered to be one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world and today is populated by around 19 500 people. The town has an extraordinary importance to the Georgian Nation as it was the capital of the eastern Georgian kingdom of Iberia from the 3rd century BC to the 5th century AD. Mtskheta was the site of Georgia’s adoption of Christianity in 334 and remains to be one of the headquarters of the Georgian Orthodox Church. Mtskheta is of primary interest to any visitor interested in Georgian history and/or Orthodox Christianity. Due to its historical significance and numerous ancient monuments, the “Historical Monuments of Mtskheta” became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1994. The historic churches of Mtskheta are outstanding examples of medieval architecture in the Caucasus. They represent the high artistic and cultural level attained by this ancient kingdom.

Château Mukhrani is the authentic, historical leader in the Georgian wine industry. Since the very beginning, starting with its founder Prince Ivane Mukhranbatony, it has always been the leading brand, combining local traditions and contemporary technologies to revolutionize the quality of Georgian wines. Having a remarkable history, high-class image, outstanding quality, unique domain and cellars, Château Mukhrani is today a leading Georgian wine producer. www.mukhrani.com