Tbilisi is Georgia's ancient and vibrant capital city spreads out on both banks of the Mtkvari River, and is surrounded on three sides by mountains. The most widely accepted variant of the legend of Tbilisi's founding says that in the mid-5th century AD, King Vakhtang I Gorgasali was hunting in the heavily wooded region with a falcon. The King's falcon allegedly caught or injured a pheasant during the hunt, after which both birds fell into a nearby hot spring and died from burns. King Vakhtang became 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.
Here is our recommendation for top 10 sights in Tbilisi Georgia:
1. Old Town is a labyrinth of narrow streets where wooden balconies look down from old brick-build homes. Doorways lead to hidden courtyards an ancient vines climb to the skies using anything vertical for support. Parts have been comprehensively renovated, arguably a little too enthusiastically, so that some streets look like a Disney film set, though far more of these twisting alleys are untouched. They are ramshackle, cracked and crumbling but delightful, enchanting, picturesque and real.
2. The Sulfur baths is the place where Tbilisi started, and exactly those sulfur springs were the reason why King Gorgasali decided to found the town there. You are really touching the history while going to bath.
Beside that, it's just really healthy, and helps you reload a bit after a long trip or some days of overeating and overdrinking.
3. The Peace Bridge lies in the middle of touristic area connecting the Old town on the right bank with the Rike park and cable car station on the left bank.
Because of its unique architecture, its very popular among photographers and at night you can see the bridge shimmering with lights. On special occasions the roof can be illuminated in different colours.
4. Freedom square is the heart and centre of the city and the ideal place to get your bearings. Many hotels and hostels are close by as well as a lot of banks and offices. There is a Tourist Information right next to the bus stop. Freedom Square also marks one end of the Old Town. There're construction works at the moment on one edge of the square which makes the area less pleasant than usual. The golden statue of Saint George on top of a pillar in the centre of the square was erected after the Rose Revolution in 2005.
5. Botanical Gardens. Formally the Royal Gardens, it became the Botanical Gardens in 1845. Located in a gorge below Narikala Fortress with a river tumbling through it that divides its 128 hectares and its displays of 4500 species of flora from Georgia and around the World. The entrance located at the end of Botanikuri Street.
6. Narikala Fortress. If you want to see the whole city, visit this place. Night Tbilisi from Narikala - unforgettable view! During the day time there you can enjoy the beautiful city panorama as well, but at night - the magic view.
7. Mount Mtatsminda (the name is translated as “Holy Mountain”) is located in the center of Tbilisi, on the right bank of the Kura River. It is one of the most popular sights of the capital, a kind of symbol of the city. This place is interesting both from the point of view of history and culture, as a natural phenomenon and as an excellent place for entertainment and recreation.
8.The Holy Trinity Cathedral. The largest church of Georgia is located on a hill and offers beautiful views over the old town. Because of its dimensions and detailed design, it´s great for photography.
Inside the church you can find some of the most important relics and icons from Georgian Christian history - the Jvari cross or the pearl made miniature of Jerusalem.
9. Mtsheta. The former capital of Georgia, has some outstanding examples of mediaeval religious architecture. Named a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1994. The site is believed to have been settled since around 3000-2000 BC. Its mild climate, and its fertile soil together with its strategic location at the confluence of the Aragvi and Mtkvari rivers made it an ideal home for human habitation.
10. Jvari monastery. Next to Mtsheta, on top of a hill above the Aragvi river is the Mtskhetis Jvari. This complex contains several buildings from different periods including a classic Georgian cruciform church dating from the mid-6th century. There are beautiful views from here. A taxi from the centre costs around 20 Lari. To get to Mtskheta from Tbilisi go to the Didube bus station and take Marshrutka for 1 Lari.
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Here is our recommendation for top 10 sights in Tbilisi Georgia:
1. Old Town is a labyrinth of narrow streets where wooden balconies look down from old brick-build homes. Doorways lead to hidden courtyards an ancient vines climb to the skies using anything vertical for support. Parts have been comprehensively renovated, arguably a little too enthusiastically, so that some streets look like a Disney film set, though far more of these twisting alleys are untouched. They are ramshackle, cracked and crumbling but delightful, enchanting, picturesque and real.
2. The Sulfur baths is the place where Tbilisi started, and exactly those sulfur springs were the reason why King Gorgasali decided to found the town there. You are really touching the history while going to bath.
Beside that, it's just really healthy, and helps you reload a bit after a long trip or some days of overeating and overdrinking.
3. The Peace Bridge lies in the middle of touristic area connecting the Old town on the right bank with the Rike park and cable car station on the left bank.
Because of its unique architecture, its very popular among photographers and at night you can see the bridge shimmering with lights. On special occasions the roof can be illuminated in different colours.
4. Freedom square is the heart and centre of the city and the ideal place to get your bearings. Many hotels and hostels are close by as well as a lot of banks and offices. There is a Tourist Information right next to the bus stop. Freedom Square also marks one end of the Old Town. There're construction works at the moment on one edge of the square which makes the area less pleasant than usual. The golden statue of Saint George on top of a pillar in the centre of the square was erected after the Rose Revolution in 2005.
5. Botanical Gardens. Formally the Royal Gardens, it became the Botanical Gardens in 1845. Located in a gorge below Narikala Fortress with a river tumbling through it that divides its 128 hectares and its displays of 4500 species of flora from Georgia and around the World. The entrance located at the end of Botanikuri Street.
6. Narikala Fortress. If you want to see the whole city, visit this place. Night Tbilisi from Narikala - unforgettable view! During the day time there you can enjoy the beautiful city panorama as well, but at night - the magic view.
7. Mount Mtatsminda (the name is translated as “Holy Mountain”) is located in the center of Tbilisi, on the right bank of the Kura River. It is one of the most popular sights of the capital, a kind of symbol of the city. This place is interesting both from the point of view of history and culture, as a natural phenomenon and as an excellent place for entertainment and recreation.
8.The Holy Trinity Cathedral. The largest church of Georgia is located on a hill and offers beautiful views over the old town. Because of its dimensions and detailed design, it´s great for photography.
Inside the church you can find some of the most important relics and icons from Georgian Christian history - the Jvari cross or the pearl made miniature of Jerusalem.
9. Mtsheta. The former capital of Georgia, has some outstanding examples of mediaeval religious architecture. Named a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1994. The site is believed to have been settled since around 3000-2000 BC. Its mild climate, and its fertile soil together with its strategic location at the confluence of the Aragvi and Mtkvari rivers made it an ideal home for human habitation.
10. Jvari monastery. Next to Mtsheta, on top of a hill above the Aragvi river is the Mtskhetis Jvari. This complex contains several buildings from different periods including a classic Georgian cruciform church dating from the mid-6th century. There are beautiful views from here. A taxi from the centre costs around 20 Lari. To get to Mtskheta from Tbilisi go to the Didube bus station and take Marshrutka for 1 Lari.
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