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The vibrant capital of Georgia is as though taken straight from a fairy tale, a city with spectacular architecture, both old and new, cobbled streets, underground thermal baths and the wonderful natural surroundings of the majestic Caucasus. Tbilisi is a perfect example of a city where tradition and modernity coexist, giving life to an amazing travel experience.

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Museums, churches, historical sites and buildings, green open spaces and much more await you in Tbilisi, the capital city of Georgia. Surrounded by mountains and crossed by the Kura River, the city combines the ancient and the modern with a good mix of old streets, dotted with decadent buildings, along with brand new sights and attractions, such as the 360-degree cable car, which takes you up to the Narikala Fortress and lets you enjoy a spectacular view, and the stunning Bridge of Peace, made of steel and glass and beautifully illuminated at night.

Metekhi Church

Dedicated to the Virgin Mary, this charming little church overlooks the city from a steep cliff on the left bank of the Kura river. Throughout its history, the church was destroyed and rebuilt several times and is now one of the most important landmarks of Tbilisi. Outside the church stands the equestrian statue of King Vakhtang Gorgasali, the city's founder.

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Dedaena park

Right beside the Dry Bridge market sits Dedaena park, the hangout spot for the city's young and hip. On sunny days the lawns fill up with groups of people enjoying fresh air. The park has been fully renovated and now features a skate park and several bars.

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Tbilisi Skybridge

Even though Georgians are not the biggest fans of their Soviet heritage, this great example of Tbilisi 70s brutalism must not be missed. Built on steep slopes in Nutsubidze street, it is one of the quirkiest constructions you will ever see. The three apartment blocks are connected by a bridge that goes through them. From the sky bridge, you can also see a nice view of the residential parts of Tbilisi. Once you are up and walk through the bridge, turn right and take a walk down the winding streets and admire a Caucasian architectural know-how: semi-legal additions to residential blocks of all shapes, sizes and materials.

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Mtatsminda Park

Mtatsminda Park is a landscaped amusement park located at the top of Mount Mtatsminda at the hight of 770 metres. The giant ferris wheel and the old Soviet TV-tower are can be spotted from most places in the city. You can hike up one of the trails or ride a renovated funicular car.

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Chronicle of Georgia

The Chronicle of Georgia is a bombastic, sci-fi looking monument near the Tbilisi sea. It was created by Zurab Tsereteli in 1985, but was never fully finished. The 16 30–35-metre-tall pillars features kings, queens and heroes while the bottom part depict stories from the life of Christ. Combine it with a beach day on the lake and grab a picnic basket.

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Holy Trinity Cathedral of Tbilisi

Although relatively new, the Cathedral of Tbilisi is absolutely spectacular. Colloquially known as Sameba, Georgian for 'Trinity,' the construction is a traditional Georgian cross-dome construction with strong Byzantine undertones. This enormous cathedral towers over the city from its perch on the Ilya Hill and offers a spectacular view. Come here just before sunset for optimal lighting.

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Population:	1.1 million (2024)
Currency:	Georgian Lari (GEL) 1 lari = 100 tetri
Emergency Numbers:	Fire, police & medical emergencies: 112
Newspapers:	The Georgian Times: www.geotimes.com.ge The Financial: finchannel.com & financial.ge Georgia Today: www.georgiatoday.ge
Website:	www.gnta.ge »
Opening Hours:	Most businesses open from Monday to Friday. Opening hours for financial institutions and government offices are from 9am to 6pm. Supermarkets and shopping malls are open 7 days a week, except for holidays.
Tourist Information:	Georgian National Tourism Administration +995 32 243 69 99 www.gnta.ge info@gnta.ge