Tbilisi, Capital of Georgia

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Georgia's ancient and vibrant capital city spreads out on both banks of the Mtkvari River, and is surrounded hills  and mountains. The most widely accepted version of the legend about Tbilisi says that in 5th century AD, King Vakhtang Gorgasali was hunting in the forests with his royal falcon. The King's falcon allegedly caught or injured a pheasant during the hunt, after, both birds fell into a  hot spring nearby and died. King Vakhtang was so impressed with the hot springs that he decided to cut down the forest and build a city. The name "Tbilisi" derives from the Old Georgian word "tbili", meaning warm. Archaeological studies of the region indicate human settlement in the area as early as  4th millennium BC.

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Old Tbilisi

The main sights of the city are clustered in the Old Tbilisi district. This area is well-known for its' sulfur bathhouses fed by natural hot springs.

Nearby, on Shardeni Street you will find plenty of modern, popular restaurants, open air cafe-bars, trendy night-clubs and art galleries.

 

Narikala

Narikala Fortress can be seen from any point within Old Tbilisi. It was constructed for defense purposes in the 4th century and was considerably expanded over subsequent historical periods.

 

Rustaveli Avenue and Freedom Square

Rustaveli Avenue begins at the Freedom Square and extends about 1.5 kilometers. This is the center of the city, where many of the governmental, cultural and business facilities are located. Strolling down Rustaveli av. you can observe daily life of the city, explore shops from both international and local brands, and have something to taste from local cuisine.

 

Funicular

The Tbilisi Funicular is one of the finest examples of cable railways in the world. The railway leads to Mtatsminda - a beautiful leisure and amusement park overlooking the entire city.

 

Flea Market - “Dry bridge”

The Dry Bridge is a home to the famous flea market, where you can find art exhibitions and antique items for sale. Whether you are interested in Soviet memorabilia, handmade jewelry, or personal keepsakes- remember to haggle! Open daily in good weather from 10:00 - 17:00.

 

Agmashenebeli Avenue

Agmashenebeli Avenue is one of the longest and most beautiful streets of the city. Here you can find gorgeous historic buildings, painted entryways and distinctive architectural ornaments.

 

Georgian National Museum

The museum's origins date back to the 19th century. Today, the museum exhibits Georgia’s principal archaeological findings, thousands of artifacts of immense historical significance, animal remains dating 40 million years back, and archaeological and ethnographic collections from Paleolithic, Neolithic, Bronze, Iron and Middle ages

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