Wednesday, November 15, 2017

Svetitstkhoveli Cathedral | Georgia



Postcard
Mtskheta was the ancient capital of Kartli, the East Georgian Kingdom from the 3rd century BC to the 5th century AD, and was also the location where Christianity was proclaimed as the official religion of Georgia in 337.

Historical Monuments of Mtskheta is a UNESCO World Heritage site. The property consists of the Jvari Monastery, the Svetitstkhoveli Cathedral and the Samtavro Monastery.

Stamp
Rabati castle, part of a set of two Europa stamps (2017).

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