Travelling in Transcaucasia: Tbilisi, Yerevan and Baku - choose your route. Country sights and border crossings.

A reliable way to cross the Georgian border is by air. Direct flights between Moscow and Tbilisi are operated daily by S7, Aeroflot and Georgian Airlines. The cost of a one way ticket is around 6000 rubles, the flight takes 3 hours.

You can get to Tbilisi by bus. The journey by bus usually takes 30 hours; the ticket price is around 4500 rubles.

The flight from Moscow to Yerevan also takes 3 hours; the minimum ticket price is 4000 rubles. There are several regular airlines flying from Moscow to Yerevan without any stopovers:

• Aeroflot
• Utair
• Ural Airlines
• S7
• Georgian airlines
• VIM-avia
• Armenia
• Nord Wind

If you go to Armenia by bus, the trip will take 39 hours, and the cost of the ticket will range between 2000 rubles.

Any country, any city has its own attractions that they can rightfully be proud of. In Tbilisi there are many interesting places that deserve special attention, and each of them has its own history.

• Abanotubani is home to the Sulfur Baths, thanks to which the city of Tbilisi itself appeared. Legend has it that the ruler of the city accidentally discovered the hot springs while hunting a pheasant. The bird fell into the water and boiled, which is how the springs were discovered. After this incident, the city of Tbilisi began to grow around the springs. These bathhouses should be visited by every tourist. They work until late at night, and around the baths themselves are very picturesque places, and that is why you can get a lot of impressions, even if you just visit their surroundings.
• Do not miss the ancient fortress Narikala, which symbolizes the soul of the Georgian capital.
• Religious monument of the country is the ancient church of Metekhi.
• Pantheon is a tomb on Mtatsminda Mountain.
• When you visit the Georgian capital, you can not go by such an asset as the clock by Rizo Gabriadze. It is with them tourists often take commemorative pictures.
• The modern glass Peace Bridge is also an undeniable attraction, because it is recognized as the visiting card of the capital. It was built when Mikhail Saakashvili was president.
• On a long trip around the country you should visit the town of Mtskheta. It is famous for its shrine - Jvari temple. This monastery is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and it was there that the action described in the Mtsyri by Mikhail Lermontov unfolded.

Yerevan also has a sufficient number of cultural monuments.

• The history of Yerevan dates back to the construction of Erebuni fortress, which is about 3000 years old. Its historical significance is confirmed by artifacts found during excavations. Among other things, an abundance of ancient structures and fortress walls can attract the attention of every tourist. In addition, from the hill, where the fortress Erebuni is located, there is a stunning view of Yerevan and the famous Mount Ararat.
• The main decoration of the Armenian capital is the Republic Square, where singing fountains are installed. There is also the National Art Gallery with an extensive collection of paintings. But a visit to the Republic Square would not be complete without the Yerevan Historical Museum of Armenia. Here you can learn about the sorrowful pages in the history of the state and the nation, which are set out in the memorial complex Tsitsernakaberd. The complex itself was built as a monument to the times of genocide against Armenians.
• The Geghard Monastery Complex is also a landmark. This shrine was carved in stone back in the 4th century in the place where there used to be holy springs. The original building was destroyed by the Arabs, and the constructions of XII-XIII centuries were preserved up to now. The temple had a great historical value because it held the spear with which Longinus pierced the heart of the crucified Jesus Christ. Today the monastery buildings offer a beautiful view of the capital. Moreover, this complex is recognized as one of the most interesting places in the country, full of mysteries and secrets.
• It is also worth visiting the ancient ruins near Yerevan that were reconstructed after being destroyed by an earthquake - the Temple of the Waking Angels.

If you are traveling in Transcaucasia, we recommend you to visit such a wonderful city like Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan. The inhabitants of the city are very hospitable and welcome all tourists with warmth and joy. The city itself is a source of pride for every Azerbaijani. Interesting places that deserve special attention are the Baku cable car and the Baku Crystal Hall.

Any city, be it Tbilisi, Yerevan or Baku, will give each guest a sea of impressions and unforgettable memories. In each of them you will find something unique, unrepeatable and, at the same time, these beautiful cities, their history and culture will forever remain in your heart.