What to do in Tbilisi: 15 ideas
1. Take a walk along Rustaveli Avenue. Rustaveli Avenue – the central street of the city. Walking through it, you can feel what Tbilisi lives today, see the Parliament of Georgia, the national museum, the opera and ballet theater. And also pay attention to miniature sculptures, as if grown out of the ground!
2. Buy Georgian wine. Today, no one doubts that Georgia is the birthplace of wine. Even France recognized Georgia as the birthplace of winemaking! At every step you can see the wineries where you will be given competent advice on choosing wine.
3. Get to know the history of Tbilisi. Tbilisi is a city with more than 1600 years of history. Located on the Silk Road and connecting west and east, it has always attracted interest. Unfortunately, not always well-wishers. The city was conquered and destroyed about 40 times, but, in spite of everything, Tbilisi was restored and flourished.
4. Try khinkali. It is impossible to come to Tbilisi and not taste the famous Georgian dishes. Khachapuri, Phali, Lobio, Chakhokhbili, Kharcho, Khinkali, Ajapsandali, Chakopuli … A variety of all kinds of spices and sauces will not leave anyone indifferent! But khinkali in Tbilisi must be tried! / P>
5. Visit the local market. It is in the market that you can really feel the Georgian flavor. One of the most famous in Tbilisi is the Deserter, which is also the Borjomi market. You can also buy famous Georgian spices there, and enjoy Georgia’s colorful smells for a long time at home.
6. Listen to Georgian polyphony. Georgians have always been famous for their musicality. No one is indifferent to the bewitching, original folk art that touched all the strings of the soul, originating in ancient times. Georgian polyphony is recognized by UNESCO as an intangible world cultural heritage.
7. Watch the play at the Puppet Theater Rezo Gabriadze. Walking around the old city, drop by Rezo Gabriadze’s puppet theater for any of his performances. They are brilliant! Near the theater there is a slightly leaning side tower with a clock in which all the dolls and jewelry are made by Gabriadze himself. Twice a day (in the afternoon at 12 and at 7 pm) you can see the performance of puppets.
8. See Georgian dances. Georgian national dances are often called the eighth wonder of the world. Full of emotional and spectacular movements, they absorbed the culture and spirit of Georgia.
9. Compare the old and the new look of the city. The glass pedestrian bridge of the World connecting the old and the new city causes a lot of controversy. Locals are divided into two camps: some believe that the Peace Bridge is a wonderful decoration of Tbilisi and a symbol of change. Others complain about the change in the classical appearance of the capital. Take a walk along the bridge and decide for yourself which camp you will join.
10. Go to historical sulfur baths. Abanotubani are located in the center of Tbilisi. It was on this spot in the 5th century that King Vakhtang ordered the city to be laid. Here are the famous sulfur baths, which by the way are not just a decoration of the city: they work, so do not miss the opportunity to get a foam massage from a real local terrier and massage therapist.
11. Visit unique temples. Along with ancient temples, visit the Holy Trinity Cathedral. It has become a symbol of modern Georgia and impresses not only with its size, but also with greatness, which puts it on a par with the largest Orthodox churches in the world.
12. Penetrate Georgian hospitality. Hospitality is the quality Georgia is especially famous for. Do not be surprised if one day, just by asking the way to the metro and talking to a local resident, you will be invited and get to the feast with his bouquet of jokes, parables, tales and, of course, famous toasts. Toasts is a centuries-old ritual that charges space, opens hearts and stops time!
13. Wander around the old town. Going to wander the streets of old Tbilisi, look into the yards and try not to get wet under the clothesline. Find a staircase street ending in a cozy observation deck that is hidden right in the middle of the apartment buildings. Explore the Kldisubani (Skalny) area, where multi-level houses stand on the rocks under the Narikala fortress.
14. Feel the inspiration of Georgian land. Georgia has always been a muse for poets, writers, artists and composers. At the Tbilisi Opera, Fedor Chaliapin sang for the first time. In Georgia, Leo Tolstoy and Maxim Gorky wrote their first lines. Here N. Pirosmani created his paintings, an episode from the life of which became the basis of the song “Million Scarlet Roses”. And, of course, Shota Rustaveli’s poem “The Knight in the Tiger Skin” passed down from generation to generation is a treasure of Georgian literature.
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