What to see in Georgia - old Tbilisi and the surroundings are rich in Georgian landmarks.
Exploring Georgian landmarks in old Tbilisi and its surroundings can take more than one day. The sulfur baths in Tbilisi - Pushkin and the Metekhi church have visited them in the past, the ancient Jvari temple.
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Tbilisi is interesting because it is both similar and dissimilar to Georgia. The city is warm, hospitable, and sunny, like all of Georgia, but at the same time it amazes with its bohemianism, the shine of restaurants, and its streets - wide avenues, for example, the main avenue of Shota Rustaveli is truly beautiful. In Tbilisi, the incompatible is combined.
Now Tbilisi's economy is geared towards tourism, so the city authorities have done everything possible to make guests feel comfortable and enjoy their vacation. Hotels, numerous hotels, and some of them are still under construction have been built. Many network hotel complexes have opened their doors to tourists. However, people come here not to relax in a hotel room but to explore the landmarks of Georgia. Historical monuments are being restored, new landmarks are appearing. In Tbilisi, you can find both a medieval castle and conceptual works by modern artists and architects. However, let's start with the historical sites of Tbilisi.
The old city is filled with low houses with colorful balconies, it starts with the ancient Meidan square, almost the same age as the town. Here opens a view of the breathtaking cliff over the Kura River, but the most shocking thing is not the view, but how the locals have managed to arrange their houses almost on the edge of the cliff.
Be sure to visit the sulfur baths. Pushkin was delighted with them in the past, there are definitely no reasons not to trust the great Russian classic. The famous sulfur baths of Tbilisi are not easy to leave, but it is worth seeing other interesting places as well. In the area, there is an art quarter with works by local artists, where you can even buy paintings that you like. After some light shopping, you can relax in a coffee shop and enjoy the easy flair of bohemia.
The Metekhi Church located nearby is of interest, its appearance pleases people passing by, and the interior is remembered for a long time. The main monument of Tbilisi is a tribute to the founder of the city - Vakhtang Gorgasali.
Visit the Blue Gallery to see the works of the genius of fine art - Pirosmani, whose masterpieces are painted with oil on ordinary tarpaulin.
To see a panoramic view of the city from above and pay tribute to the memory of great figures of Georgia and Russia, visit Mtatsminda. There, not only famous artists, writers, actors, scientists, and national heroes of Georgia are buried, but also the great Russian classic Alexander Griboyedov with his wife - Princess Nino Chavchavadze.
At the end of your stay in Georgia, don't forget to buy souvenirs and mementos. The best place to go shopping is the Tbilisi market, where you can buy national dishes such as lavash, various spices, tarragon, forest nuts, lemons, vanilla-flavored seasonings, national sauces: tkemali and satsivi, goat and sheep cheese, dried fruits, and many other delicacies.
In the vicinity of Tbilisi, there is the ancient city of Mtskheta - the ancient heart of the Kingdom of Kartli.
On the nearest mountain stands the oldest temple in Georgia - Jvari, which offers a view of the confluence of the Aragvi and Kura rivers. Lower down, at the foot of the mountain, stands the Svetitskhoveli Cathedral, which is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The town also preserves the ruins of Roman baths and princely palaces.
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