Chicken breasts at the market | USD 4.47 |
Local draught beer | USD 1.13 |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff | USD 0.11 |
Apples (1kg) | USD 1.07 |
One-way ticket (local transport) | USD 0.28 |
Monthly Pass (local transport) | USD 16.99 |
Pack of cigarettes | USD 1.70 |
Cinema, international release, 1 seat | USD 5.95 |
Internet (6 Mbps, unlimited data) | USD 15.53 |
Mid-range restaurant | USD 22.65 |
Do you want to enjoy a great adventure? Book cheap flights to Tskhinvali and learn about its culture, people and way of lives, learn a new language, and have a blast. Tskhinvali is a region within the country of Georgia. This is located about 100 kilometers northwest of Tbilisi, the Georgian Capital city. The name Tskhinvali literally means “the land hornbeams”. The city was named “Staliniri” during the years 1934 to 1961 after the Soviet Leader Joseph Stalin. Today, Tskhinvali functions as South Ossetia’s capital city.
Because of political unrest, the city has been impoverished for years due to the absence of a stable political power. However, this still offers several places of interest for visitors and travelers. There are several monuments in the city with interesting Georgian architecture which dates back to the medieval period. These are interesting structures which offer visitors a glimpse of the Georgian past. You will also find the Kavti Church of St. George which is a very old church dating back to the 8th or 10th centuries.
The unceasing war in the area during the past decades has left several beautiful medieval churches and government buildings damaged. Concerts have been conducted in the past near these ruined and damaged medieval buildings.
Since Tskhinvali is a pretty much small city, touring the area can be done by foot. You can visit the main government building with its large neoclassical Italianate building. This is the city’s main landmark and home to Eduard Kokoity’s separatist government. Within the city center also is the monument which commemorates the Georgian-Ossetian conflict victims. You can also visit the statues of Abaity Vasoiy and Khetagkaty Kostaiy. Save money while in the area by taking the marshrutka from Gori to the city of Tskhinvali. This is the cheapest option you have when traveling between the two cities.
There are hotels in Tskhinvali for visitors and tourists who want to spend several days in the city. You can get a budget hotel, inn, B&Bs or choose a backpackers hostels. Some offer a room where you can share with other guests. This is a very cheap option for those who are tight on budget. If you want to have an exciting adventure then book cheap flights to Tskhinvali today.