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Kote Apkhazi Street in Tbilisi: what is there?

An old shopping street of Tbilisi with shops, cafes and boutiques.

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Short answer

Kote Apkhazi Street in Old Tbilisi runs from Freedom Square to Vakhtang Gorgasali Square (Meidani) and is known for its shops, restaurants and cafes. It has souvenir shops, Georgian candies and fruits, boutiques, wine tastings and hand-pressed juice. The street was formerly called Leselidze.

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Why

  1. It is a colourful cobbled street with a variety of shops, restaurants and cafes.
  2. It was once part of an ancient caravan road and a centre for artisans and merchants.
  3. The architecture reflects life in old Tbilisi, and houses of worship of several faiths stand side by side.

Details

The street has souvenir shops, stalls selling Georgian candies and fruits, brand boutiques (including a shop by designer Avtandil) and local snacks such as churchkhela, dried fruit and tklapi. For food and drink there are traditional Georgian restaurants, vintage cafes, wine tastings and hand-pressed fruit juice. The sulfur baths are at the end of the street. Check opening hours before you go. For gift ideas, see where to buy souvenirs in Tbilisi and what to bring from Georgia.

Tip

Walk from Freedom Square toward Meidani: you will pass the whole street and reach the sulfur baths at its end.

What may differ

Each shop and cafe has its own hours, so check on site.

Common misconception

Kote Apkhazi Street is only for shopping.

What actually happens

The street also has restaurants, cafes, wine tastings, and the sulfur baths at its end.

People also ask

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Sources

This answer is for reference. Check opening hours and prices on site.

  • Where can you buy spices in Tbilisi?

    Spices in Tbilisi are easy to buy at Dezerter Bazaar, which sells Georgian spices, bay leaves and tkemali sauce, and vendors often invite you to taste before buying.

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  • What shops, chains and brands are there in Georgia?

    Batumi's popular shopping destinations include Batumi Mall, Batumi Plaza, Metro City and Batumi Central, with clothing, cosmetics and jewellery stores and boutiques of Georgian and international designers.

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  • Is there McDonald's in Georgia, and what fast food is there?

    McDonald's operates in Georgia and has an official Georgian website, so check addresses and opening hours with the chain itself.

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  • Which Georgian souvenirs should you bring home?

    Visitors usually bring home churchkhela, spices, dried fruit, wine, kantsi drinking horns, clay tableware, carpets, traditional hats, minankari enamel jewelry and fridge magnets.

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