Tskhinval

Temples & religious sites

Eredvi basilica

A Georgian Orthodox church in the village of Eredvi in Shida Kartli, built in 906. Its well-preserved three-nave early basilica architecture makes it worth a visit.

Temples & religious sites

St. Mary's Church, Tskhinvali

A cathedral of the Armenian Apostolic Church located in central Tskhinvali. It's a good spot to step into for a quiet look around while wandering the city center.

Heritage & monuments

Zemo Nikozi church of the Deity

The Church of the Deity at Zemo Nikozi is a medieval Georgian Orthodox church in the Gori area of Shida Kartli. Visitors can also explore the surrounding complex, which includes a bell tower, a bishop's residence, and fortress walls.

Temples & religious sites

Zemo Nikozi church of the Archangel

A Georgian Orthodox church built in the 10th century, located near Gori in the Shida Kartli region. It's recognized as a national cultural heritage monument of Georgia for its historical value.

Temples & religious sites

Tiri Monastery

Tiri Monastery is a 13th-century Georgian Orthodox monastery near Tskhinvali. Its medieval frescoes and Georgian inscriptions convey a deep sense of history.

Shopping & districts

The Jewish quarter of Tskhinvali

The old town of Tskhinvali still bears traces of the Jewish quarter once home to a Georgian Jewish community. Walking past the site of the old synagogue and through its narrow lanes gives a sense of the city's multicultural past.