Tbilisi is the capital of Georgia, located in the eastern part of the country.The metropolis stands on the Kura River, is located in the very heart of the country, occupying an area of 726 square meters.km, today more than 1 million people live here.
It almost does not matter what time of year a traveler chooses to get to know the capital of Georgia - it will not affect the quality of rest.
The city is located in a temperate continental climate zone, so the winter here is mild and quite dry, the spring is very warm, and the summer is hot.The best times to visit Tbilisi are from April to June and from September to October.However, you can have a great time here in other months as well.
The city is divided into several districts.The most attractive for tourists is Old Tbilisi - the center of ancient Tiflis, which appeared on this site in the 12th century.It preserved the features of the Middle Ages: narrow, crooked streets paved with cobblestones, houses built from traditional materials - brick and clay.
The business card of the Georgian capital is located here - the Narikala citadel.It belongs to the oldest monuments of Tbilisi, occupying the square on Mount Mtatsminda.At the foot of the defensive structure is a botanical garden.
An important religious building of the Old City is Anchiskhati, the name of the church consecrated in honor of the Nativity of the Virgin Mary.It was built in the 6th century - when the settlement received capital status.It is best to visit this monument of architecture and religion together with a tour guide, as it looks very modest from the outside.
In the historical center of the capital there is another religious building - the Zion Cathedral was built in the 6th century, destroyed and restored six centuries later.The main relic is still kept in it - a cross that belonged to Saint Nina, who brought Christianity to Georgia.
Interesting sights and places can be found in other districts of Tbilisi.For example, Mtatsminda, located on the slopes of the mountain of the same name, will delight you with its own Pantheon, artifacts stored in the National Museum, and original theater productions.Travelers love walking along Rustaveli Avenue, where the Parliament building is located, churches, souvenir shops and cozy Georgian restaurants.
In Avlabar, you can visit the highest cathedral of the capital - the Cathedral of the Holy Trinity, which translates as the temple of the Holy Trinity.In addition to the building of the temple complex, there is also a bell tower, a men's monastery and the residence of the Catholicos.All this causes indescribable delight among tourists.
