Colors of Tbilisi

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Stop At: Abanotubani, Abano St, Tbilisi Georgia

Abanotubani (Bath district) is the oldest district of Tbilisi, Famous for its sulphuric baths. Abanotubani is an important historic part of the city: it is 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.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Leghvtakhevi Waterfall, 1 Botanikuri St, T'bilisi, Georgia

Leghvtakhevi waterfall is located in Abanotubani (Bath district). The waterfall is 22 meters tall. The name Leghvtakhevi comes from the Georgian word "Leghvi" which means fig. There were many trees of fig around this place.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Metekhi Cathedral, Metekhi St, Tbilisi Georgia

Metekhi is a historic district of Tbilisi, located on the cliff overlooking the Mtkvari river. The neighborhood is home to the Metekhi Church of Assumption. The district was one of the earliest inhabited areas on the city’s territory. The church was repeatedly destroyed and restored. It suffered the most during Mongol invasion after which the first restoration took place. In the 15th century it was destroyed again by Persians. The Georgian kings rebuilt the church in the 16th – 17th centuries. The next restoration was in the mid-19th century. back then all the surrounding fortifications were dismantled and replaced with the prison building.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Monument of King Vakhtang Gorgasali, Tbilisi Georgia

The statue of King Vakhtang Gorgasali by the sculptor Elguja Amashukeli was erected in front of the Metekhi church in 1961. According to the legend, the king was hunting in the forests near the former capital of Mtskheta. His falcon chased the pheasant, but both birds fell in a hot spring and died. The king was very impressed with the hot springs and decided to build the city here. The name Tbilisi derives from the Old Georgian word "tbili", meaning warm.

Duration: 5 minutes

Pass By: Aerial Tramway in Tbilisi, Tbilisi Georgia

Take a ride by aerial tramway to Narikala fortress and enjoy breathtaking views.

Stop At: Narikala Fortress, Tbilisi Georgia

The fortress was established in the 4th century as Shuris-tsikhe (i.e. "Invidious Fort") and it was a Persian citadel. It was considerably expanded by the Umayyads in the 7th century and later, by king David the Builder (1089–1125). The Mongols renamed it "Narin Qala" (i.e. "Little Fortress"). Most of extant fortifications date from the 16th and 17th centuries. In 1827, parts of the fortress were damaged by an earthquake and demolish. 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.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Kartlis Deda, On the top of Sololaki hill, Tbilisi Georgia

The statue of kartlis Deda (Mother of Georgia) was erected on the top of Sololaki hill in 1958, the year Tbilisi celebrated its 1500th anniversary. Famous Georgian sculptor Elguja Amashukeli designed the twenty-metre aluminium figure of a woman in Georgian national dress. She symbolizes the Georgian national character: in her left hand she holds a bowl of wine to greet those who come as friends, and in her right hand is a sword for those who come as enemies.[

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Betlemi Street Stairs, Tbilisi Georgia

the most stunning street in old Tbilisi. Numerous stairs take you up to the Solokali hill. You will enjoy here the unique atmosphere of old Tbilisi. The Betlemi street-stairs was Designed by the architect Timote Beloi in 1850.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Paradnaya Kaleidoscope, Betlemskaya, 3, Tbilisi Georgia

Discover the hidden gem and enjoy the colorful georgian house:

Duration: 10 minutes

Pass By: Shardeni Street, Tbilisi Georgia

Shardeni street is attractive for tourists with fancy bars and clubs. In past This narrow street was an important trading center. People called this street a dark row because it was covered with the roofs. In the 20th century, the street was reconstructed (1981) and renamed as a “Shardeni Street” in honor of French traveler Jean Chardin who traveled in Georgia in the 17th century.

Stop At: Sioni Cathedral Church, Tbilisi Georgia

The Sioni Cathedral is located in old Tbilisi. 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.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: The Bridge of Peace, Tbilisi Georgia

The Bridge of Peace is a bow-shaped pedestrian bridge, a steel and glass construction illuminated with numerous LEDs, over the Kura River in downtown Tbilisi. The official opening took place on May 6, 2010.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Rike Park, The left bank of the Mtkvari River, Tbilisi Georgia

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, as well as a number of fancy bars and restaurants.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Anchiskhati Basilica, Loane Shavteli, Tbilisi Georgia

This three-nave basilica was Built by the King Vakhtang Gorgasali’s son Dachi in the 6th century. The church's name comes from the icon of Anchi Cathedral in Klarjeti (now in Turkey), which was brought here in the 17th century (it's now in Tbilisi’s Fine Arts Museum).


Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Rezo Gabriadze Marionette Theater, Shavteli St., 26, Tbilisi 0105 Georgia

Rezo Gabriadze built this unique clock tower next to his marionette theater in 2010. every hour an angel appears with the hammer to ring the bell. There is a small puppet theatre inside the tower and twice a day at noon and at 7pm you can see a show – “The Circle of Life”

Duration: 5 minutes