Guidebook for Tbilisi
Cafes & Restaurants
Located in the old part of Tbilisi, Georgian restaurant In the Shadow of Metekhi offers cozy ambience along with wonders of local cuisine
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In the shadow of Metekhi
29 Ketevan Tsamebuli AveLocated in the old part of Tbilisi, Georgian restaurant In the Shadow of Metekhi offers cozy ambience along with wonders of local cuisine
Bar-restaurant "Puris Moedani" is located in old Tbilisi, on Jerusalem Street.
In first hall is the bar with variety of alcoholic and nonalcoholic drinks; second hall is comparably small with brick walls and soft lightening.
In the evenings you can listen to live music. Bar-restaurant offers you lunch (free home delivery service available)
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restoran "Puris Moedani"
#1 Ierusalimi StreetBar-restaurant "Puris Moedani" is located in old Tbilisi, on Jerusalem Street.
In first hall is the bar with variety of alcoholic and nonalcoholic drinks; second hall is comparably small with brick walls and soft lightening.
In the evenings you can listen to live music. Bar-restaurant offers you lunch (free home delivery service available)
Highly recommended for visitors! Interesting remake of traditional cuisine ! Reservation is needed !
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Gabriadze
13 Ioane Shavteli StHighly recommended for visitors! Interesting remake of traditional cuisine ! Reservation is needed !
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Cafe Stamba is where the industrial chic aesthetic shines brightest. A menu of modern comfort food makes an easy segue between Georgian and international cuisines with expertly crafted cocktails on offer at the adjacent Pink Bar,bounded by an outdoor terrace. One can also enjoy a charming Chocolaterie and Roastery presenting a selection of high quality artisanal chocolate made in-house and coffee.
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Stamba Hotel
0108 Merab Kostava StCafe Stamba is where the industrial chic aesthetic shines brightest. A menu of modern comfort food makes an easy segue between Georgian and international cuisines with expertly crafted cocktails on offer at the adjacent Pink Bar,bounded by an outdoor terrace. One can also enjoy a charming Chocolaterie and Roastery presenting a selection of high quality artisanal chocolate made in-house and coffee.
The restaurant is perfect place to feel rich Georgia cuisine in very friendly and tasty way. Place is good place to have good time and feel food, drinks and local folklore music and dances. The unique place in Tbilisi.
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Tsiskvili
99 Akaki Beliashvili StThe restaurant is perfect place to feel rich Georgia cuisine in very friendly and tasty way. Place is good place to have good time and feel food, drinks and local folklore music and dances. The unique place in Tbilisi.
This is a very classy and stylist restaurant. Definitely a must-see spot in Tbilisi. You'll find an exquisite design and a beautiful atmosphere, interestingly balanced and presented Georgian dishes and a very friendly and accommodating staff. You'll rarely remember the name of the waiter.
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Restaurant Qalaqi
45b Merab Kostava StThis is a very classy and stylist restaurant. Definitely a must-see spot in Tbilisi. You'll find an exquisite design and a beautiful atmosphere, interestingly balanced and presented Georgian dishes and a very friendly and accommodating staff. You'll rarely remember the name of the waiter.
Don't miss weekend - best Khinkali in the city. Very cosy place with fantastic service and food. A place to visit with friends, family an colleagues.
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Amo Rame
4 Pavle Ingorokva StDon't miss weekend - best Khinkali in the city. Very cosy place with fantastic service and food. A place to visit with friends, family an colleagues.
Zodiaqo
6 Gia Chanturia Stthe best KHINKALI in city
Back to the history in 1894-96 in the oldest district of Tbilisi - Vera, great architect Alexander Ozerov designed and built beautiful and unique Wine Factory # 1. During many years it was closed for visitors. But in 2017 it became as a new multifunction city space for everyone. "Wine Factory" is a huge project what offers a great variety of ideas, such as flea market, open cinema, restaurants, bars and cafes, office space, culinary school - "Culinarium", show room and concept store with Georgian designers and products, fitness-space - X Body, bakery (Tone), street food location organized in 5 old wine barrels ... But Soul of Karkhana is a breathtaking ancient wine repository, in antiquity, what kept over 100 years wines and cognac from the Napoleon’s and Stalin’s collection. Ghvinis Karkhana open all over the year and ready to host the guests from 12PM to 1 AM daily.
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Ghvinis Karkhana Wine Factory
1 Vasil Petriashvili StreetBack to the history in 1894-96 in the oldest district of Tbilisi - Vera, great architect Alexander Ozerov designed and built beautiful and unique Wine Factory # 1. During many years it was closed for visitors. But in 2017 it became as a new multifunction city space for everyone. "Wine Factory" is a huge project what offers a great variety of ideas, such as flea market, open cinema, restaurants, bars and cafes, office space, culinary school - "Culinarium", show room and concept store with Georgian designers and products, fitness-space - X Body, bakery (Tone), street food location organized in 5 old wine barrels ... But Soul of Karkhana is a breathtaking ancient wine repository, in antiquity, what kept over 100 years wines and cognac from the Napoleon’s and Stalin’s collection. Ghvinis Karkhana open all over the year and ready to host the guests from 12PM to 1 AM daily.
Great Georgian menu with tasty dishes for all tastes. Super bakery with breads, pastries and cakes.
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პური გულიანი • Puri Guliani
Great Georgian menu with tasty dishes for all tastes. Super bakery with breads, pastries and cakes.
Tbili Sio
1 Petre Melikishvili StVegetarian/Vegan Restaurant in the Heart of Tbilisi.
Good place to wine tasting.
Top food and great person. Amazing atmosphere. Definitely well recommended.
Gvazi Wine Bar
3 Charkhuradze I TurnGood place to wine tasting.
Top food and great person. Amazing atmosphere. Definitely well recommended.
Good place to wine tasting.
Nino Meris is a woman owned and operated vineyard and celler located in Kakheti.
Nino and her mother produced a Saperavi 2020 vintage made in qvevri, according to the traditional Georgian method.
The wine-making process involves pressing the grapes and then pouring the juice, grape skins, stems, and pips into the qvevri, which is sealed and buried in the ground. They typically use all or partial skins and stems, to three-quarters of the vessel’s capacity.
The grapes were kept in qvevri on skin contact for one 1 month.
Fermentation takes place without intervention, using naturally occurring yeasts and natural (underground) temperature control.
The 2020 vintage was bottled in May 2021.
Production capacity is 1000 liters in qvevri.
Nino commented, “I am proud to call myself a Georgian woman winemaker. Only I and my mother care about wines with no man entering the wine cellar during the winemaking process.
Nino Meris Wine Selection
13 Sioni StreetGood place to wine tasting.
Nino Meris is a woman owned and operated vineyard and celler located in Kakheti.
Nino and her mother produced a Saperavi 2020 vintage made in qvevri, according to the traditional Georgian method.
The wine-making process involves pressing the grapes and then pouring the juice, grape skins, stems, and pips into the qvevri, which is sealed and buried in the ground. They typically use all or partial skins and stems, to three-quarters of the vessel’s capacity.
The grapes were kept in qvevri on skin contact for one 1 month.
Fermentation takes place without intervention, using naturally occurring yeasts and natural (underground) temperature control.
The 2020 vintage was bottled in May 2021.
Production capacity is 1000 liters in qvevri.
Nino commented, “I am proud to call myself a Georgian woman winemaker. Only I and my mother care about wines with no man entering the wine cellar during the winemaking process.
Interesting decor, warm and inviting, if a little difficult to find. Interesting menu and the food is amazing, pleasantly presented, very tasty and good sized portions. Staff were professional and friendly.
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Shavi Lomi
28 Zurab Kvlividze StInteresting decor, warm and inviting, if a little difficult to find. Interesting menu and the food is amazing, pleasantly presented, very tasty and good sized portions. Staff were professional and friendly.
Parks & Nature
Mtatsminda Park is an amusement facility located atop Mount Mtatsminda on 770 meter height overlooking the Georgian capital Tbilisi.
It is the highest point in Tbilisi. Located on more than 100 hectares. Park has more than 100 years history.
Mtatsminda Park is the most popular theme park in Tbilisi. It is the best choice for fun and relaxation.
You can find various Cafes, Souvenirs shops, child entertainment center, wedding house, picnic zones, a big Ferris Wheel at the edge of the mountain, offering a splendid view over the city, funicular tram and other fun attractions on the venue.
Fresh air, fascinating view of Tbilisi, fun rides, attractions, constant events, excellent customer
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Mtatsminda Park station
Mtatsminda Park is an amusement facility located atop Mount Mtatsminda on 770 meter height overlooking the Georgian capital Tbilisi.
It is the highest point in Tbilisi. Located on more than 100 hectares. Park has more than 100 years history.
Mtatsminda Park is the most popular theme park in Tbilisi. It is the best choice for fun and relaxation.
You can find various Cafes, Souvenirs shops, child entertainment center, wedding house, picnic zones, a big Ferris Wheel at the edge of the mountain, offering a splendid view over the city, funicular tram and other fun attractions on the venue.
Fresh air, fascinating view of Tbilisi, fun rides, attractions, constant events, excellent customer
The National Botanical Garden of Georgia formerly the Tbilisi Botanical Garden, is located in Tbilisi, capital of Georgia, and lie in the Tsavkisis-Tskali Gorge on the southern foothills of the Sololaki Range (a spur of the Trialeti Range). It occupies the area of 161 hectares and possesses a collection of over 4,500 taxonomic groups.
Its history spans more than three centuries. It was first described, in 1671, by the French traveler Jean Chardin as royal gardens which might have been founded at least in 1625 and were variably referred to as "fortress gardens" or "Seidabad gardens" later in history.
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National Botanical Garden of Tbilisi city
12 Bambis Rigi StreetThe National Botanical Garden of Georgia formerly the Tbilisi Botanical Garden, is located in Tbilisi, capital of Georgia, and lie in the Tsavkisis-Tskali Gorge on the southern foothills of the Sololaki Range (a spur of the Trialeti Range). It occupies the area of 161 hectares and possesses a collection of over 4,500 taxonomic groups.
Its history spans more than three centuries. It was first described, in 1671, by the French traveler Jean Chardin as royal gardens which might have been founded at least in 1625 and were variably referred to as "fortress gardens" or "Seidabad gardens" later in history.
Rike park is considered to be the youngest recreational area in Tbilisi. It is situated on the left bank of the river Kura (Mtkvari) and already has become a popular place for both local and international visitors, especially families, and in summer. The Rike park is quite easy to find, as its main entrance is right from the beautiful pedestrian ‘Bridge of Peace’. The park is a host to a numerous entertainment facilities like singing and dancing fountains, artificial climbing wall, children’s maze, mega-chess board, as well as footpaths and quiet corners. The start point of a newly opened cable car that takes visitors up to Narikala fortress is located in the Rike park.
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Rike Park
Rike park is considered to be the youngest recreational area in Tbilisi. It is situated on the left bank of the river Kura (Mtkvari) and already has become a popular place for both local and international visitors, especially families, and in summer. The Rike park is quite easy to find, as its main entrance is right from the beautiful pedestrian ‘Bridge of Peace’. The park is a host to a numerous entertainment facilities like singing and dancing fountains, artificial climbing wall, children’s maze, mega-chess board, as well as footpaths and quiet corners. The start point of a newly opened cable car that takes visitors up to Narikala fortress is located in the Rike park.
Actually this was the first public park in Tbilisi established in the first part of XIX century by Iranian Mir-Fatah-Agha. As legends says he had Georgian wife who died early and then he established this park for her memory.
In XX century it has been developed and kids attractions and play grounds installed. There is the first and only kids' railway carousel.
Park has old-fashioned concert space in the middle and ferris wheel.
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Mushtaidi Park
David Kipiani StreetActually this was the first public park in Tbilisi established in the first part of XIX century by Iranian Mir-Fatah-Agha. As legends says he had Georgian wife who died early and then he established this park for her memory.
In XX century it has been developed and kids attractions and play grounds installed. There is the first and only kids' railway carousel.
Park has old-fashioned concert space in the middle and ferris wheel.
Vake Park is a public park in Tbilisi. The park was opened in 1946 and is located in the Vake district of Tbilisi at the western end of Chavchavadze Avenue.
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Vake Park station
Vake Park is a public park in Tbilisi. The park was opened in 1946 and is located in the Vake district of Tbilisi at the western end of Chavchavadze Avenue.
Shopping
Tbilisi Mall is the first and largest such unique development in the Southern Caucasus to meet globally recognized standards. It is the most modern center to combine leisure, retail and entertainment in the Region.
The outlets of well-known retail brands, department stores and banking facilities line the concourse. Other features include a multi-screen cinema, distinguished food court and a family entertainment center on the upper levels. Tbilisi Mall also benefits from a multi-storey free-of-charge car park, spread over four underground levels.
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Tbilisi Mall
16th km Davit Aghmashenebeli AveTbilisi Mall is the first and largest such unique development in the Southern Caucasus to meet globally recognized standards. It is the most modern center to combine leisure, retail and entertainment in the Region.
The outlets of well-known retail brands, department stores and banking facilities line the concourse. Other features include a multi-screen cinema, distinguished food court and a family entertainment center on the upper levels. Tbilisi Mall also benefits from a multi-storey free-of-charge car park, spread over four underground levels.
After driving 12 minutes from the city center and entering East Point shopping mall, the whole new world opens up in front of you. The open concept shopping and entertainment center, where you and your whole family can dive into the depths of fashion industry and the heart of amusement world.
The ultimate shopping destination! Imagine walking down the roads in big city lights, with mid to high-end fashion retailers on your left and on your right. More than 150 clothing, shoes and accessories fashion retailers under one roof for your unique taste.
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Lee & Wrangler
2 AleKsandre Tvalchrelidze StAfter driving 12 minutes from the city center and entering East Point shopping mall, the whole new world opens up in front of you. The open concept shopping and entertainment center, where you and your whole family can dive into the depths of fashion industry and the heart of amusement world.
The ultimate shopping destination! Imagine walking down the roads in big city lights, with mid to high-end fashion retailers on your left and on your right. More than 150 clothing, shoes and accessories fashion retailers under one roof for your unique taste.
There are many nice spots for souvenir shopping in Tbilisi. One of the most extraordinary places to find antiques and rarities is the flea market near Dry Bridge (In Georgian: “Mshrali khidi”) – a place with a history that is still popular even among locals not to mention tourists. Vogue magazine even dedicated an article to Tbilisi’s Dry Bridge flea market calling it “the coolest” in the city.
For the vintage aficionado, Tbilisi’s Dry Bridge flea market is a must-visit place. You can find literally everything here: Vintage jewelry, soviet-era accessories, kilims, traditional Georgian clothes, old books, chandeliers, Russian pop music tapes, military medals, pins, tableware and coins.
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Mshrali Bridge
Mshrali BridgeThere are many nice spots for souvenir shopping in Tbilisi. One of the most extraordinary places to find antiques and rarities is the flea market near Dry Bridge (In Georgian: “Mshrali khidi”) – a place with a history that is still popular even among locals not to mention tourists. Vogue magazine even dedicated an article to Tbilisi’s Dry Bridge flea market calling it “the coolest” in the city.
For the vintage aficionado, Tbilisi’s Dry Bridge flea market is a must-visit place. You can find literally everything here: Vintage jewelry, soviet-era accessories, kilims, traditional Georgian clothes, old books, chandeliers, Russian pop music tapes, military medals, pins, tableware and coins.
Essentials
Carrefour
3 Vekua StreetDrinks & Nightlife
El Centro is a great lounge in the great location! Drinks were great and they had very good hookah!
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El Centro
Bambis Rigi StreetEl Centro is a great lounge in the great location! Drinks were great and they had very good hookah!
The atmosphere is amazing. The staff is very friendly and the service is amazing.
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Hard Rock Cafe
1 Vasil Petriashvili StreetThe atmosphere is amazing. The staff is very friendly and the service is amazing.
Incredible location, brilliant staff and management, classic DJing and lovely compositions of food & beverages. Place to enjoy and defo check-in.
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Unique Terrace & Lounge
Bambis Rigi StreetIncredible location, brilliant staff and management, classic DJing and lovely compositions of food & beverages. Place to enjoy and defo check-in.
Cozy place with excellent service and the best view. Live music every time and diversify coctails
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Sky Hall
22 Metekhi StCozy place with excellent service and the best view. Live music every time and diversify coctails
Sightseeing
Narikala is an ancient fortress overlooking Tbilisiand the Kura River. The fortress consists of two walled sections on a steep hill between the sulphur baths and the botanical gardens of Tbilisi. On the lower court there is the recently restored St Nicholas church. Newly built in 1996–1997, it replaces the original 13th-century church that was destroyed in a fire. The new church is of "prescribed cross" type, having doors on three sides.[1] The internal part of the church is decorated with the frescos showing scenes both from the Bible and history of Georgia.
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Narikala Fortress Legend
Narikala is an ancient fortress overlooking Tbilisiand the Kura River. The fortress consists of two walled sections on a steep hill between the sulphur baths and the botanical gardens of Tbilisi. On the lower court there is the recently restored St Nicholas church. Newly built in 1996–1997, it replaces the original 13th-century church that was destroyed in a fire. The new church is of "prescribed cross" type, having doors on three sides.[1] The internal part of the church is decorated with the frescos showing scenes both from the Bible and history of Georgia.
Located at the eastern bank of the Mtkvari River at the foot of Narikala fort across Metekhisubani, Abanotubani is an important historic part of the city — the place, where according to a legend the King of Iberia, Vakhtang Gorgasali’s falcon fell, leading to a discovery of the hot springs and, subsequently, to founding of a new capital.
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Abanotubani
Located at the eastern bank of the Mtkvari River at the foot of Narikala fort across Metekhisubani, Abanotubani is an important historic part of the city — the place, where according to a legend the King of Iberia, Vakhtang Gorgasali’s falcon fell, leading to a discovery of the hot springs and, subsequently, to founding of a new capital.
The Tbilisi Sioni Cathedral is situated in historic Sionis Kucha (Sioni Street) in downtown Tbilisi, with its eastern façade fronting the right embankment of the Kura River. It was initially built in the 6th and 7th centuries. Since then, it has been destroyed by foreign invaders and reconstructed several times. The current church is based on a 13th-century version with some changes from the 17th to 19th centuries. The Sioni Cathedral was the main Georgian Orthodox Cathedral and the seat of Catholicos-Patriarch of All Georgia until the Holy Trinity Cathedral was consecrated in 2004.
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Sioni Church station
The Tbilisi Sioni Cathedral is situated in historic Sionis Kucha (Sioni Street) in downtown Tbilisi, with its eastern façade fronting the right embankment of the Kura River. It was initially built in the 6th and 7th centuries. Since then, it has been destroyed by foreign invaders and reconstructed several times. The current church is based on a 13th-century version with some changes from the 17th to 19th centuries. The Sioni Cathedral was the main Georgian Orthodox Cathedral and the seat of Catholicos-Patriarch of All Georgia until the Holy Trinity Cathedral was consecrated in 2004.
According to the old Georgian annals, the church was built by the King Dachi of Iberia (circa 522-534) who had made Tbilisi his capital. Originally dedicated to the Virgin Mary, it was renamed Anchiskhati (i.e., icon of Ancha) in 1675 when the treasured icon of the Savior created by the twelfth-century goldsmith Beka Opizari at the Ancha monastery in Klarjeti (in what is now part of northeast Turkey) was moved to Tbilisi so preserve it from an Ottoman invasion. The icon was preserved at the Basilica of St Mary for centuries (it is now on display at the Art Museum of Georgia).
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Anchiskhati Basilica
11 Ioane Shavteli StAccording to the old Georgian annals, the church was built by the King Dachi of Iberia (circa 522-534) who had made Tbilisi his capital. Originally dedicated to the Virgin Mary, it was renamed Anchiskhati (i.e., icon of Ancha) in 1675 when the treasured icon of the Savior created by the twelfth-century goldsmith Beka Opizari at the Ancha monastery in Klarjeti (in what is now part of northeast Turkey) was moved to Tbilisi so preserve it from an Ottoman invasion. The icon was preserved at the Basilica of St Mary for centuries (it is now on display at the Art Museum of Georgia).
The avenue starts at Freedom Square and extends for about 1.5 km in length, before it turns into an extension of Kostava Street. Rustaveli is often considered the main thoroughfare of Tbilisi due to a large number of governmental, public, cultural, and business buildings that are located along or near the avenue. The former Parliament of Georgia building, the Georgian National Opera Theater, the Rustaveli State Academic Theater, the Georgian Academy of Sciences, Kashveti Church, Simon Janashia Museum of Georgia (part of the Georgian National Museum).
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Shota Rustaveli Avenue
Shota Rustaveli AvenueThe avenue starts at Freedom Square and extends for about 1.5 km in length, before it turns into an extension of Kostava Street. Rustaveli is often considered the main thoroughfare of Tbilisi due to a large number of governmental, public, cultural, and business buildings that are located along or near the avenue. The former Parliament of Georgia building, the Georgian National Opera Theater, the Rustaveli State Academic Theater, the Georgian Academy of Sciences, Kashveti Church, Simon Janashia Museum of Georgia (part of the Georgian National Museum).
The Holy Trinity Cathedral of Tbilisi commonly known as Sameba is the main cathedral of the Georgian Orthodox Church located in Tbilisi, the capital of Georgia. Constructed between 1995 and 2004, it is the third-tallest Eastern Orthodox cathedral in the world and one of the largest religious buildings in the world by total area. Sameba is a synthesis of traditional styles dominating the Georgian church architecture at various stages in history and has some Byzantine undertones.
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Saint George's Armenian Cathedral
5 Samghebro StreetThe Holy Trinity Cathedral of Tbilisi commonly known as Sameba is the main cathedral of the Georgian Orthodox Church located in Tbilisi, the capital of Georgia. Constructed between 1995 and 2004, it is the third-tallest Eastern Orthodox cathedral in the world and one of the largest religious buildings in the world by total area. Sameba is a synthesis of traditional styles dominating the Georgian church architecture at various stages in history and has some Byzantine undertones.
Shardeni Street - a small pedestrian street, one of the single centers of the city’s cultural and social life. After the reconstruction in XIXc. the street was named Shardeni, in honor of the French traveler Jean Chardin. Nowadays, The main walking street Sharden together with its parallel Bambis Rigi and Rkinis Rigi, and Erekle II a little further north, are narrow pedestrian streets lined with fashionable galleries and cafes.
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Jan Shardeni Street
Jan Shardeni StreetShardeni Street - a small pedestrian street, one of the single centers of the city’s cultural and social life. After the reconstruction in XIXc. the street was named Shardeni, in honor of the French traveler Jean Chardin. Nowadays, The main walking street Sharden together with its parallel Bambis Rigi and Rkinis Rigi, and Erekle II a little further north, are narrow pedestrian streets lined with fashionable galleries and cafes.
Davit Aghmashenebeli Avenue is one of the main avenues of Tbilisi Georgia and is named after David IV of Georgia. The avenue is located on the left bank of the Mtkvari River in the Old Tbilisi district of Tbilisi and runs from Saarbrücken Square (Mikhail Vorontsov Square) to Giorgi Tsabadze street. It was originally named Mikheil street in 1851, and Georgi Plekhanov street after the Russian revolutionary Georgi Plekhanov from 1918 to 1988. In 2010 a rehabiliation project was started that includes seventy buildings, the road, the sidewalks and street lightings.
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Davit Agmashenebeli Ave
37-39 Davit Aghmashenebeli AveDavit Aghmashenebeli Avenue is one of the main avenues of Tbilisi Georgia and is named after David IV of Georgia. The avenue is located on the left bank of the Mtkvari River in the Old Tbilisi district of Tbilisi and runs from Saarbrücken Square (Mikhail Vorontsov Square) to Giorgi Tsabadze street. It was originally named Mikheil street in 1851, and Georgi Plekhanov street after the Russian revolutionary Georgi Plekhanov from 1918 to 1988. In 2010 a rehabiliation project was started that includes seventy buildings, the road, the sidewalks and street lightings.
Metekhi is a historic neighborhood of Tbilisi, Georgia, located on the elevated cliff that overlooks the Mtkvari river. The neighborhood is home to the eponymous Metekhi Church of Assumption.
The district was one of the earliest inhabited areas on the city’s territory. According to traditional accounts, King Vakhtang I Gorgasali erected here a church and a fort which served also as a king’s residence; hence comes the name Metekhi which dates back to the 12th century and literally means “the area around the palace”. Tradition holds that it was also a site where the 5th-century martyr lady Saint Shushanik was buried. However, none of these structures have survived the Mongol invasion of 1235.
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Metekhi Rise
Metekhi RiseMetekhi is a historic neighborhood of Tbilisi, Georgia, located on the elevated cliff that overlooks the Mtkvari river. The neighborhood is home to the eponymous Metekhi Church of Assumption.
The district was one of the earliest inhabited areas on the city’s territory. According to traditional accounts, King Vakhtang I Gorgasali erected here a church and a fort which served also as a king’s residence; hence comes the name Metekhi which dates back to the 12th century and literally means “the area around the palace”. Tradition holds that it was also a site where the 5th-century martyr lady Saint Shushanik was buried. However, none of these structures have survived the Mongol invasion of 1235.
The Kashveti Church of St. George is a Georgian Orthodox Church in central Tbilisi, located across from the Parliament building on Rustaveli Avenue.
The Kashveti church was constructed between 1904 and 1910 by the architect Leopold Bilfeldt. Kashveti was built on the site of a damaged church built of brick at the request of the Amilakhvari family in 1753. Significant contributions to the current church’s ornate design were made by N. Agladze. Kashveti’s frescoes were painted by the influential Georgian painter, Lado Gudiashvili, in 1947.
The name "kashveti" is derived from Georgian words kva for a "stone" and shva "to give birth."
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Kashueti St. George Church
9 Shota Rustaveli AveThe Kashveti Church of St. George is a Georgian Orthodox Church in central Tbilisi, located across from the Parliament building on Rustaveli Avenue.
The Kashveti church was constructed between 1904 and 1910 by the architect Leopold Bilfeldt. Kashveti was built on the site of a damaged church built of brick at the request of the Amilakhvari family in 1753. Significant contributions to the current church’s ornate design were made by N. Agladze. Kashveti’s frescoes were painted by the influential Georgian painter, Lado Gudiashvili, in 1947.
The name "kashveti" is derived from Georgian words kva for a "stone" and shva "to give birth."
Arabian conquest of the 18th century was entailed with settlement of the Muslim population. According to Platon Ioseliani , the first mosque in Tbilisi was constructed in the 16th century it was the Shiite mosque constructed on the place of the devastated Christian church with the wish of the shah- Suleiman in 1522, this mosque was removed during the Metekhi bridge construction in 1950. despite this one, other Muslim worship places were in Tbilisi, such as: the Sunnite mosque at the end of the botanical garden, constructed in 1723-1735 during the Osman reign , which was destroyed in the middle of the 17th century with the order of Nadir- Shah.
In 1846-1851 the mosque was renovated.
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Tbilisi Central Mosque
32 Botanical StArabian conquest of the 18th century was entailed with settlement of the Muslim population. According to Platon Ioseliani , the first mosque in Tbilisi was constructed in the 16th century it was the Shiite mosque constructed on the place of the devastated Christian church with the wish of the shah- Suleiman in 1522, this mosque was removed during the Metekhi bridge construction in 1950. despite this one, other Muslim worship places were in Tbilisi, such as: the Sunnite mosque at the end of the botanical garden, constructed in 1723-1735 during the Osman reign , which was destroyed in the middle of the 17th century with the order of Nadir- Shah.
In 1846-1851 the mosque was renovated.
The Tbilisi Public Service Hall is situated in the central area of the city and it overlooks the Kura river.
Volumes and the central public space are towered above by 11 big "petals" that are independent both formally and structurally from the rest of the building. Three of those big petals covers the central space. The petals, different for their geometry and dimension, reaches almost 35 meters and they are supported by a structure of steel pillars with a tree shape, visible, as well as the petals, externally and internally from the building.
The Tbilisi Public Service Hall includes: the National Bank of Georgia, the Minister of Energy, the Civil and National Registry.
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Public Service Hall
2 Zviad Gamsakhurdia Named Right BankThe Tbilisi Public Service Hall is situated in the central area of the city and it overlooks the Kura river.
Volumes and the central public space are towered above by 11 big "petals" that are independent both formally and structurally from the rest of the building. Three of those big petals covers the central space. The petals, different for their geometry and dimension, reaches almost 35 meters and they are supported by a structure of steel pillars with a tree shape, visible, as well as the petals, externally and internally from the building.
The Tbilisi Public Service Hall includes: the National Bank of Georgia, the Minister of Energy, the Civil and National Registry.
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Rustaveli Avenue - Tourist Heaven
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The Giorgi Chitaia Open Air Museum of Ethnography is an open-air museum in Tbilisi, Georgia, displaying the examples of folk architecture and craftwork from various regions of the country. The museum is named after Giorgi Chitaia, a Georgian ethnographer, who founded the museum on April 27, 1966. Since December 30, 2004, it has been administered as part of the Georgian National Museum.
Since 2004, the museum has been hosting an annual summertime folk culture festival Art-Gene founded and managed by the Georgian rock musician and folk enthusiast Zaza Korinteli ("Zumba").
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Open Air Museum of Ethnography
კუს ტბის ქუჩაThe Giorgi Chitaia Open Air Museum of Ethnography is an open-air museum in Tbilisi, Georgia, displaying the examples of folk architecture and craftwork from various regions of the country. The museum is named after Giorgi Chitaia, a Georgian ethnographer, who founded the museum on April 27, 1966. Since December 30, 2004, it has been administered as part of the Georgian National Museum.
Since 2004, the museum has been hosting an annual summertime folk culture festival Art-Gene founded and managed by the Georgian rock musician and folk enthusiast Zaza Korinteli ("Zumba").
The Georgian National Museum presents internationally significant collections of art and dynamic, changing exhibitions, providing audiences with inspiration and knowledge of the wonderful world of culture, art, science and education. The evidences and proof of the oldest human existence in Eurasia are displayed together with magnificent Medieval Christian art, stunning gold and silver jewelry from the ancient land of Colchis, spectacular modern and contemporary paintings of Georgian artists and masterpieces of the Oriental, Western European and Russian decorative arts.
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Georgian National Museum
3 Shota Rustaveli AveThe Georgian National Museum presents internationally significant collections of art and dynamic, changing exhibitions, providing audiences with inspiration and knowledge of the wonderful world of culture, art, science and education. The evidences and proof of the oldest human existence in Eurasia are displayed together with magnificent Medieval Christian art, stunning gold and silver jewelry from the ancient land of Colchis, spectacular modern and contemporary paintings of Georgian artists and masterpieces of the Oriental, Western European and Russian decorative arts.
A modern and spacious private museum dedicated to the famous Georgian sculptor and artist Zurab Tsereteli. Spread over three floors with the ground floor given to his sketches, the first floor for his big, colourful paintings and the top floor for an exhibition depicting his life. There are also several of his sculptures on display.
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Moma Tbilisi
27 Shota Rustaveli AveA modern and spacious private museum dedicated to the famous Georgian sculptor and artist Zurab Tsereteli. Spread over three floors with the ground floor given to his sketches, the first floor for his big, colourful paintings and the top floor for an exhibition depicting his life. There are also several of his sculptures on display.
The Georgian National Opera and Ballet Theater of Tbilisi formerly known as the Tiflis Imperial Theater, is an opera house situated on Rustaveli Avenue in Tbilisi, Georgia. Founded in 1851, Tbilisi Opera is the main opera house of Georgia and one of the oldest such establishments in eastern Europe.
Since 1896, the theater has resided in an exotic neo-Moorish edifice originally constructed by Victor Johann Gottlieb Schröter, a prominent architect of Baltic German origin. Although definitively Oriental in its decorations and style, the building's layout, foyers and the main hall are that of a typical European opera house.
The opera house is one of the centers of cultural life in Tbilisi.
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Opera and Ballet Theatre of Tbilisi
25 Shota Rustaveli AveThe Georgian National Opera and Ballet Theater of Tbilisi formerly known as the Tiflis Imperial Theater, is an opera house situated on Rustaveli Avenue in Tbilisi, Georgia. Founded in 1851, Tbilisi Opera is the main opera house of Georgia and one of the oldest such establishments in eastern Europe.
Since 1896, the theater has resided in an exotic neo-Moorish edifice originally constructed by Victor Johann Gottlieb Schröter, a prominent architect of Baltic German origin. Although definitively Oriental in its decorations and style, the building's layout, foyers and the main hall are that of a typical European opera house.
The opera house is one of the centers of cultural life in Tbilisi.