Jvari (Convent of the Holy Cross)

If you did not ignore the ancient capital of the state [[Mtskheta | Mtskheta]], be sure to visit Jvari - one of the most remarkable examples of ancient Georgian architecture and, without exaggeration, the most popular monument of Georgia, perceived as an immortal symbol of the people's genius.

Narikala Fortress

Fortress Narikala or Unapproachable - "the soul and heart of Tbilisi", the most famous and ancient monument of antiquity. It rises on the crest of Mtatsminda Mountain, from where a magnificent view of the city opens. The emergence of this stronghold is attributed to the IV century. AD In the XIX century, the lower bastions of the fortress were demolished, and the earthquake of 1827 destroyed the fortress, which has not since been restored.

Rustaveli Ave.

On both sides of the wide and beautiful avenue of Shota Rustaveli, about 1, 5 km long shaded plane trees are planted. It is here that the Parliament of Georgia, the National Museum, the 5 * Marriott Hotel, the Academy of Sciences, the Opera and Ballet Theater, other museums, theaters, hotels, as well as many cafes, restaurants, boutiques and souvenir shops are located here.

Sion Cathedral

Sioni or Sion Cathedral - historically the main temple of Tbilisi, named in honor of the Mount of Zion and consecrated in honor of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin. It is located on the bank of the river Kura in Old Tbilisi. It was built by the order of the Byzantine nobleman Guram I in the 6th century, but was destroyed by the Arabs. In the 12th century. David IV The Builder built a new temple here, which has been damaged and restored many times since.

Old Tbilisi

Old Town (Kala) or "Dzveli Kalaki" is located on the territory that occupied Tbilisi in the 12th century. Kala is divided into "Zemokala" - the upper city and "Kvemokala" - the lower town in relation to the Kura River at the foot of Mtatsminda Mountain. It is distinguished by narrow cobblestone streets, running up and down, and typically medieval buildings made of bricks and clay.

Abanotubani

Abanotubani is a unique region of sulfur baths in the center of Tbilisi. Here you can see neat dome almost at ground level and, most importantly, try the healing effect of natural sulfur sources. The first baths appeared here in the 16th century, however, according to legend, the city itself owes its origin to sources ("tbili" in Georgian warm, as well as sources).

Batumi fountains

Pride of Batumi is a magnificent French fountain, recognized as one of the best in Europe. Bright lights, beautiful music and bizarre patterns create an amazing illusion of the "dance of water". "Neither in a fairy tale, nor describe with a pen," say the eighth wonder of the world about this.

Vorontsov Palace in Tbilisi

Vorontsov Palace, the house of the Tsar's governor in the Caucasus, was built in 1868 on the site of the former governor's palace and partially preserved its outlines. Now this is the oldest building on Rustaveli Avenue. It was erected in the style of a Renaissance palazzo. The palace is surrounded by a luxurious garden.

Gelati

The monastery of Gelati is located two kilometers from the glorious Georgian city of Kutaisi, which historically is the second capital of the country. From the high hill on which the monastery stands, a picturesque view of the district and the majestic Racha-Lechkhum mountains opens.

Attractions of Georgia

Tourists who stayed in Tbilisi, are simply obliged to visit the 11th c. and the current monastery of Bethany in honor of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, which is located 16 km from the capital. The monastery is rightly called one of the best examples of Georgian temple architecture.

A strict museum building is styled for the Old Georgian architecture - here in 1825 the Caucasian Museum was located. The most valuable exhibits of the museum are the Gold Fund: coins, medieval chasing and ancient ornaments from the burial mound of Trialeti (2nd century BC). One hall occupies a scandalous Museum of Soviet occupation.

Melik-Azaryants House (Tiflis Passage)

Tiflis passage is one of the symbols of Tbilisi. Built in the years 1912-15. commissioned by the well-known in the city patron and public figure Alexander Melik-Azaryants, he is dedicated to the memory of his daughter. Throughout the facade of the building, mourning wreaths are stretched out, and in the corner part of the window they are made in the form of tears.

Karvanan-sarj Artsruni

One of the first caravan-shed in Tiflis - Artsruni on the Armory Street, near the Zion Cathedral. Built in 1818, a large three-story building housed 33 dwellings, 25 shops and stores selling wholesale and retail, one large and 24 small warehouse cellars. After restoration, the caravanserai is again open - now the Tbilisi Museum of History is here.

Metekhi

Constructed high on the cliff of the same name on the bank of the Kura River, Metekhi district belongs to the oldest places of human settlement in the territory of Georgia. Metekhi Castle is an ancient citadel and the residence of Georgian kings, which gave the name to the district of the city, literally translated from the local dialect as "the neighborhood of the palace".

Metekhi Temple of the Mother of God

Metekhi Temple of Our Lady on Metekhi Rock at the Bridge of the same name - majestic a temple in the heart of Old Tbilisi, built in the 12th century. Many times it was destroyed and rebuilt, and before us it reached the folded brick of the 17th century. the buildings. According to the legend, the queen of Tamara prayed in this temple.

Bridge of Peace

The glass pedestrian bridge of the World on the Mtkvari River connects the Old Town and modern Tbilisi - from here you can see an excellent panorama of many city sights. Wave-shaped construction in length of 156 m was designed by the Italian architect Michel de Lucci in cooperation with the French lighting engineer Philippe Martino.

Museum of Fine Arts. Shalva Amiranashvili

The Tbilisi Museum of Art is located in the historical center near the Freedom Square. The building with the portico and the colonnade formerly housed the Tiflis Theological Seminary, in which Joseph Dzhugashvili (Stalin) once studied. In total, the museum exposition includes about 140,000 paintings and art objects from different eras and art schools.

Vardzia cave monastery complex

Cave city, Rose Castle, cave monastery - so called another ancient monastery of Georgia, whose age has already counted 9 centuries. This outstanding monument of Georgian fortification, architecture and art is located near the village of Vardzia in the valley of the river. Kura, 70 km south of the town of Borjomi.

Freedom Square Tbilisi

The end point of Rustaveli Avenue, Freedom Square despite the modest size invariably becomes the arena of political battles. In the middle of the square stands a column with a suspiciously small gilded Saint George of the work of Zurab Tsereteli. In addition to the Rustaveli Avenue, there are equally curious streets of the Old Town - ul. Leonidze Str. Leselidze and st. Tabidze.

Russian Drama Theater. Griboyedov

Russian Theater starts from the first Russian professional drama theater that opened in Tbilisi in 1845. In its present form opened in 1932. The history of the theater remembers many glorious names: G. Tovstonogov, V. Nemirovich-Danchenko, V. Meyerhold, M. Ermolov, P. Fomenko and other pillars of the Russian theatrical society were associated with his stage.