City Guide to Tbilisi, Georgia

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This easy-to-use city guide helps you uncover Tbilisi's treasures through leisurely walking tours and excursions, offering in-depth information on buildings, parks, markets, and places of worship, all researched through personal visits and local expertise. Uncluttered maps guide you through the city’s unique charm, a blend of European and Asian influences shaped by centuries of history. The dramatic setting along the Mtkvari River, beneath Narikala fortress and Mtatsminda Park, enhances the experience. In the old town, ornate balconies and higgledy-piggledy alleyways reveal a rich tapestry of architectural styles. The city's religious tolerance is evident in the coexistence of ancient churches, mosques, synagogues, and a Zoroastrian fire temple. Traditional sulphur bathhouses continue to thrive, while grand buildings line the nineteenth-century boulevards, interspersed with leafy parks for weary travelers. Local bakeries and restaurants serve khachapuri and khinkali, alongside vintage Georgian wines. With tourism still manageable, now is the perfect time to visit. The guide is organized into digestible sections, covering Tbilisi's history, a walk along Rustaveli Avenue, the historical heart, sulphur baths, and atmospheric streets of the east bank, as well as day trips to UNESCO sites like Mtskheta and Gori. Essential practical information ensures a smooth trip.