The Arboretum in Tbilisi is a landmark of Georgia, founded in 1956 by the Georgian public figure Bidzin Ivanishvili.
One of the most beautiful places in Georgia, the Tbilisi Arboretum Park occupies a huge territory of 250 hectares. A great place to spend leisure time with the whole family, the Tbilisi Arboretum Park is oversaturated with unique trees and shrubs.
The Arboretum Park is one of the most extensive parks in Georgia, the territory covers more than 250 hectares, which is comparable to the area of the five Vatican Cities (49 hectares) or the Principality of Monaco (209 hectares). About 300 varieties of unique trees and shrubs grow here. The park is located in the very center of the country – in Tbilisi.
The arboretum is located in a very picturesque place, not far from the largest reservoir of the capital, it was nicknamed the Tbilisi Sea for its large area, there is something to see in Georgia. This is a great place to walk and relax among the green trees by the water surface. You can combine a visit to the park with a walk along the shore of the Tbilisi Sea, for a nominal fee it is possible to rent a boat and take it on a trip around the lake.
The sights of Georgia of the 20th century were often built by enthusiasts who love and respect their homeland, the arboretum was no exception. The park was founded in 1956 by Georgian public figure Bidzin Ivanishvili. The park includes evergreen oaks with spreading leaf crowns, walnut trees of various varieties, tall redwoods amaze with their massive trunks, their foliage creates a cozy shade where you can hide from the strong sun.
Relict trees are the oldest representatives of flora, they appeared in the Caucasus back in the days when the lands were not inhabited. Some representatives are particularly hardy, reach a height of more than 30 m, the living giants are nicknamed "dzelkva", which translates from Georgian as "stone pillar". There is an atmosphere of calm and tranquility among these majestic trees, what else do you need for a good rest?
In addition to plants, the arboretum garden is inhabited by pheasants, their favorite treats have been grown for the feathered owners of the park, and thorn bushes are places for shelter. The park is also of interest as a place of cultivation of medicinal plants, they are grown in greenhouses.
Coming to this place with your family is a great idea, there is a nursery for young visitors where they can get to know the animals of the Caucasus better. The abundance of flora representatives cannot but amaze, the most beautiful places of Georgia are often richly populated with plants, but one more place where the most ancient and noble plants are found in such a large number is not to be found. This explains why the arboretum park is so popular among tourists.
8 comments
Log in to leave a comment