The automobile capital of Georgia is one of the most ancient cities, the city of Rustavi. Interesting facts and peculiarities.

On the picturesque banks of the Kura River, just a dozen kilometers from Tbilisi, the city of Rustavi is located - one of the most ancient cities, about which there are documented mentions. However, despite this fact, historical and cultural monuments will have to be searched in the vicinity of Rustavi. Urban development, mainly of the Stalinist and Khrushchev period.

Regarding antiquity, the fact is interesting - perhaps Rustavi in the 5th-4th century BC was a fortress city that stood in the way of the troops of Alexander the Great. This assumption was put forward by the Georgian historian Leonti Mroveli, who lived in the 11th century.

Of the modern attractions located within the city, it is necessary to mention a very popular car market. One of the largest in the Caucasus region. Connoisseurs and fans of autotems claim that it is possible to buy a car in good condition quite inexpensively. Thanks to the car market in Rustavi, many enterprises for the repair, maintenance and tuning of cars have appeared.

In search of ancient monuments in the city itself, you can go to the southeast. There we will find an ancient fortress of the same name, with a rich history. Excavations were carried out at the site of its "basing", according to the results of which, the latest evidence of the existence of the fortress dates back to the times of the Golden Horde. The fortress will be especially interesting to specialists - the expert's view will be able to distinguish the elements of different eras present in the architecture of the Rustavi fortress.

The exposition of the local history museum contains various artifacts: bronze weapons, stones with various inscriptions and coins, ceramics.

Rustavsky Cathedral belongs to modern buildings. The building has been stelized for old Georgian temples.

And yet... Even local guides admit that in order to get more vivid impressions from excursions, it makes sense to go to Tbilisi, which is very close.