Tbilisi– is the capital and the largest city of Georgia, lying on the banks of the Kura River with a population of roughly 1.3 million inhabitants. Tbilisi is known for its distinctive architecture, which reflects the city’s storied past and comprises an eclectic mix of Medieval, Neoclassical, Art Nouveau, Stalinist and Modernist structures. Present-day Tbilisi is one of the safest cities in Europe and frequently  ranks among the most popular emerging destinations. 

Places to see:

Holy Trinity Cathedral of Tbilisi – is the main cathedral of the Georgian Orthodox Church located in Tbilisi, the capital of Georgia. It is the third-tallest Eastern Orthodox cathedral in the world and one of the largest religious buildings in the world by total area.

The Metekhi Church (XIII) – is a historic neighborhood of Tbilisi, located on the elevated cliff that overlooks the Mtkvari river. The neighborhood is home to the eponymous Metekhi Church of Assumption. The district was one of the earliest inhabited areas on the city’s territory. King Vakhtang I Gorgasali erected here a church and a fort which served also as a king’s residence.

Europe square – in Tbilisi is becoming the hub of the city where people from different nationalities meet the Georgians in a fusion of peace, friendship and harmony.

Bridge of Peace – Covered with crisp wafers of glass encased in a steel membrane, the pedestrian Bridge of Peace is photographic eye candy. Designed by Italian architect Michelle de Lucchi, the bridge has a bow-shaped sunroof that glitters by day and comes ablaze with neon lighting by night.

Aerial cable car – Opened in 2012, a cable car connects Rike Park on the left bank of the Mtkvari river with Narikala Fortress. The ride only takes a couple of minutes, which is our only complaint, because with such beautiful views to take in, the trip goes far too fast.

NariKala fortress – Also called the Mother Fortress of Tbilisi, Narikala is an ancient symbol of Tbilisi’s defense. The fortress was established in the 4th century. It was expanded considerably by the Arabs during the 7th and 8th centuries. The Arabs built the Emir’s palace within its walls. King David further extended the Builder the fortress in 11th century. Most of the existing fortifications date from the 16th and 17th centuries. Narikala offers you some of the best panoramas of the city.

Mother of Georgia – The 20-meter-tall aluminum statue, wearing Georgian national dress and holding a cup of wine in one hand and a sword in the other has been called the monumental “Mother of Georgia”. She symbolises the Georgian national character: wine stands for hospitality and the sword represents every Georgians love of freedom.

Abanotubani – is the name given to the district in the Old Town of Tbilisi where there is a whole street of public bathhouses that use the sulphurous waters of the many hot springs in this area.

Turtle Lake – a small lake at the outskirts of Tbilisi, the capital of Georgia, so named due to the perceived abundance of turtles living in these places. Turtle Lake is located on the wooded northern slope of Mtatsminda Mount at elevation of 686.7 m above sea level and fed by a small river. The Turtle Lake area is designed as a recreational zone and is frequented by the Tbilisians on weekends. It is also a place where festivals and concerts are held.