Guidebook for T'bilisi

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Guidebook for T'bilisi

Food Scene

Tbilisi, Vera district, 19th century house, with distinct spirit and design, three floors with individual soul, three different spaces: Restaurant, cocktail Bar and Night Club. Comfort food, fragrant drinks and uplifting music, good enough to give you goosebumps.
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Lolita
7 Tamar Chovelidze St
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Tbilisi, Vera district, 19th century house, with distinct spirit and design, three floors with individual soul, three different spaces: Restaurant, cocktail Bar and Night Club. Comfort food, fragrant drinks and uplifting music, good enough to give you goosebumps.
Qalaqi – is a museum with delicious food, best Georgian and European wines, sophisticated music program and respectful staff. The purpose of creating “Qalaqi" is to revive the lifestyle of the end of the 19th century and beginning of the 20th century Tbilisi and merge it with the modern world. Beautiful, sophisticated interior was designed by inspiration of the 19th century architecture of Tbilisi.
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Restaurant Qalaqi
45b Merab Kostava St
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Qalaqi – is a museum with delicious food, best Georgian and European wines, sophisticated music program and respectful staff. The purpose of creating “Qalaqi" is to revive the lifestyle of the end of the 19th century and beginning of the 20th century Tbilisi and merge it with the modern world. Beautiful, sophisticated interior was designed by inspiration of the 19th century architecture of Tbilisi.
Barbarestan is a little untypical Georgian restaurant for Tbilisi. In fact, its a cozy Georgian apartment where a big, noisy and hospitable family lives, as the owners of the restaurant are happy parents of 10 kids! Barbarestan offers interesting Georgian food, borrowed from unique recipe book of the 19th century duchess Barbara Jorjadze. Menu of "Barbarestan" was modified and adapted to modern standards by well-known Georgian chef Levan Kobiashvili.
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Barbarestan
132 Davit Aghmashenebeli Ave
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Barbarestan is a little untypical Georgian restaurant for Tbilisi. In fact, its a cozy Georgian apartment where a big, noisy and hospitable family lives, as the owners of the restaurant are happy parents of 10 kids! Barbarestan offers interesting Georgian food, borrowed from unique recipe book of the 19th century duchess Barbara Jorjadze. Menu of "Barbarestan" was modified and adapted to modern standards by well-known Georgian chef Levan Kobiashvili.
Veriko restaurant is a new project in Wine Factory#1. Georgian cuisine under the leadership of talented young chefs Nico Metreveli and Ilya Benashvili. Comfortable terrace overlooking the garden of the Wine Factory and a large room with soft armchairs and air conditioning. In a compact menu - traditional dishes of Georgian cuisine.
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Veriko
1 Vasil Petriashvili Street
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Veriko restaurant is a new project in Wine Factory#1. Georgian cuisine under the leadership of talented young chefs Nico Metreveli and Ilya Benashvili. Comfortable terrace overlooking the garden of the Wine Factory and a large room with soft armchairs and air conditioning. In a compact menu - traditional dishes of Georgian cuisine.
Local cuisine, Eastern European, Contemporary, Vegetarian Friendly.
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Shavi Lomi
28 Zurab Kvlividze St
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Local cuisine, Eastern European, Contemporary, Vegetarian Friendly.
"Keto and Kote" Restaurant. This place is at the top of the hill and has a great view of Tbilisi. The location of "Keto and Kote" Restaurant is somehow hidden behind a passage to a garden in a backstreet. But believe me, you would love the experience at this Restaurant.
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Keto & Kote
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"Keto and Kote" Restaurant. This place is at the top of the hill and has a great view of Tbilisi. The location of "Keto and Kote" Restaurant is somehow hidden behind a passage to a garden in a backstreet. But believe me, you would love the experience at this Restaurant.
Location is great for its view. The view is amazing out over Europe park and the city. It is better to book in advance.
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Flowers
1 D. Megreli Street
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Location is great for its view. The view is amazing out over Europe park and the city. It is better to book in advance.
Once an abandoned soviet sewing factory, Fabrika offers unforgettable experience on many different levels - comfort, design, cool events, amazing facilities. It is Hostel, but it has a yard inside, where are cafes, bars and shops.
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Fabrika Tbilisi
8 Egnate Ninoshvili St
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Once an abandoned soviet sewing factory, Fabrika offers unforgettable experience on many different levels - comfort, design, cool events, amazing facilities. It is Hostel, but it has a yard inside, where are cafes, bars and shops.
Cozy place to spend a nice evening. In summer, guests can sit outside. Here you will taste Georgian as well as European cuisine.
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Ezo
16 Geronti Kikodze St
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Cozy place to spend a nice evening. In summer, guests can sit outside. Here you will taste Georgian as well as European cuisine.
Romantic and special atmosphere. This Cafe is located in the yard of Writers’ House of Georgia. In summer it is better to book in advance.
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Café Littera
13 Ivane Machabeli St
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Romantic and special atmosphere. This Cafe is located in the yard of Writers’ House of Georgia. In summer it is better to book in advance.
High above Tbilisi you will find the most stylish center for food and drink in the city: the Funicular Restaurant Complex. Without doubt, the Funicular Complex is one of the most important places in Tbilisi, with its significant long history dating back to 1905.
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Funicular Complex
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High above Tbilisi you will find the most stylish center for food and drink in the city: the Funicular Restaurant Complex. Without doubt, the Funicular Complex is one of the most important places in Tbilisi, with its significant long history dating back to 1905.
Pleasant environment, good place to have breakfast, brunch or coffee break.
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Entree
12 Amaghleba St
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Pleasant environment, good place to have breakfast, brunch or coffee break.

Drinks & Nightlife

✔ Wine Shop ✔ Wine Bar ✔ Wine tasting with certified sommelier In the bar you can taste authentic Georgian wines and various cold snacks like boards of cheese, ham, Georgian ham, fish, veggies, Churchkhela, bread & oil, bread & sauces
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8000 მოსავალი / 8000 Vintages
60 Irakli Abashidze Street
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✔ Wine Shop ✔ Wine Bar ✔ Wine tasting with certified sommelier In the bar you can taste authentic Georgian wines and various cold snacks like boards of cheese, ham, Georgian ham, fish, veggies, Churchkhela, bread & oil, bread & sauces
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Drama Bar
Shota Rustaveli Avenue
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This tiny cafe is worth a visit. It's pretty small and interestingly decorated.
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Carpe Diem cafe bar
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This tiny cafe is worth a visit. It's pretty small and interestingly decorated.
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. (note: a portion of food is a little bit small)
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Stamba Hotel
0108 Merab Kostava St
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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. (note: a portion of food is a little bit small)
Absolutely top underground club. The space is fantastic - industrial, and the sound & lighting systems first class. Music pretty hard. It is better to register on the web site (https://bassiani.com/), in order to log into the club without any problems.
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Bassiani
Akaki Tsereteli Avenue
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Absolutely top underground club. The space is fantastic - industrial, and the sound & lighting systems first class. Music pretty hard. It is better to register on the web site (https://bassiani.com/), in order to log into the club without any problems.
Cafe Gallery is one of the oldest Night Club in Tbilisi, founded in 2008. Here you can listen local an international techno & house artists.
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Cafe Gallery Club
34 Alexander Griboedov St
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Cafe Gallery is one of the oldest Night Club in Tbilisi, founded in 2008. Here you can listen local an international techno & house artists.
This is one of the best techno club in Tbilisi. Crowds are fantastic and setting is amazing too. It's located under the bridge, in technical areas.
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KHIDI
President Heydar Aliyev Embankment
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This is one of the best techno club in Tbilisi. Crowds are fantastic and setting is amazing too. It's located under the bridge, in technical areas.
MTKVARZE is a specious club in an old beautiful building, located over the Kura (Mtkvari) river. It is a performance venue for non-commercial music, mostly techno and house. The club has two rooms with diverse vibes, hosting international and local artists.
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Mtkvarze
ნიკოლოზ ბარათაშვილის სახელობის მარცხენა სანაპირო
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MTKVARZE is a specious club in an old beautiful building, located over the Kura (Mtkvari) river. It is a performance venue for non-commercial music, mostly techno and house. The club has two rooms with diverse vibes, hosting international and local artists.

Shopping

With lots of shops, restaurants, cafes and cinema.
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Galleria Tbilisi
2/4 Shota Rustaveli Ave
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With lots of shops, restaurants, cafes and cinema.
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Tbilisi Mall
16th km Davit Aghmashenebeli Ave
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Merani Mall
42 Shota Rustaveli Avenue
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Arts & Culture

National Gallery provides fascinating collections of Georgian paintings and sculpture. This museum is highly recommended to all of those who appreciate art. Here you will find artworks of professional Georgian painters from the beginning of 20th century. They show a comprehensive picture of diversity and aesthetics of Georgian Art.
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Þjóðlistasafn
11 Shota Rustaveli Ave
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National Gallery provides fascinating collections of Georgian paintings and sculpture. This museum is highly recommended to all of those who appreciate art. Here you will find artworks of professional Georgian painters from the beginning of 20th century. They show a comprehensive picture of diversity and aesthetics of Georgian Art.
The history of the Opera theatre counts more than 165 years. The huge international project of repairing the theatre building started in 2010. After 5 years of the renovation, was a grandiose re-opening of the theatre. The Theatre is a member of Opera Europa. Tbilisi Z. Paliashvili Opera and Ballet State Theatre is part of the European Route of Historic Theatres. The project is supported by the Culture Programme of the European Union.
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Opera and Ballet Theatre of Tbilisi
25 Shota Rustaveli Ave
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The history of the Opera theatre counts more than 165 years. The huge international project of repairing the theatre building started in 2010. After 5 years of the renovation, was a grandiose re-opening of the theatre. The Theatre is a member of Opera Europa. Tbilisi Z. Paliashvili Opera and Ballet State Theatre is part of the European Route of Historic Theatres. The project is supported by the Culture Programme of the European Union.

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. 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 service will let you relax, have fun and enjoy your free time.
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Mtatsminda Park station
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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. 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 service will let you relax, have fun and enjoy your free time.
Tbilisi Botanical Garden 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 Street
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Tbilisi Botanical Garden 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 etc.
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Rike Park
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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 etc.

Sightseeing

Abanotubani (literally "bath district") is the ancient district of Tbilisi, Georgia, known for its sulphuric baths. Abanotubani is an important historic part of the city: it is where according to a legend the King 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
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Abanotubani (literally "bath district") is the ancient district of Tbilisi, Georgia, known for its sulphuric baths. Abanotubani is an important historic part of the city: it is where according to a legend the King Vakhtang Gorgasali’s falcon fell, leading to a discovery of the hot springs and, subsequently, to founding of a new capital.
Iconic street of Tbilisi. This is one of the pedestrian streets in the old town.
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Jan Shardeni Street
Jan Shardeni Street
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Iconic street of Tbilisi. This is one of the pedestrian streets in the old town.
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 Street
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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.
Narikala, is an ancient fortress overlooking Tbilisi and the Kura River. The fortress consists of two walled sections on a steep hill between the bath district 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.
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Söguþráðurinn um Narikala-höllina
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Narikala, is an ancient fortress overlooking Tbilisi and the Kura River. The fortress consists of two walled sections on a steep hill between the bath district 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.
Kartlis Deda (Mother of a Kartli or Mother of a Georgian) is a monument. The statue was erected on the top of Sololaki hill in 1958, the year Tbilisi celebrated its 1500th anniversary. Prominent Georgian sculptor Elguja Amashukeli designed the twenty-meter 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.
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Mother of Kartli
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Kartlis Deda (Mother of a Kartli or Mother of a Georgian) is a monument. The statue was erected on the top of Sololaki hill in 1958, the year Tbilisi celebrated its 1500th anniversary. Prominent Georgian sculptor Elguja Amashukeli designed the twenty-meter 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.
Metekhi is a historic neighborhood of Tbilisi, located on the elevated cliff that overlooks the Mtkvari river. The landmark Metekhi Church, and the 1960s equestrian statue of King Vakhtang Gorgasali beside it, occupy the strategic rocky outcrop above the Metekhi Bridge. This is where Vakhtang Gorgasali built his palace, and the site’s first church, when he made Tbilisi his capital in the 5th century. The existing church was built by King Demetre Tavdadebuli (the Self-Sacrificing) between 1278 and 1289, and has been reconstructed many times since.
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Metekhi St. Virgin Church
Metekhi Street
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Metekhi is a historic neighborhood of Tbilisi, located on the elevated cliff that overlooks the Mtkvari river. The landmark Metekhi Church, and the 1960s equestrian statue of King Vakhtang Gorgasali beside it, occupy the strategic rocky outcrop above the Metekhi Bridge. This is where Vakhtang Gorgasali built his palace, and the site’s first church, when he made Tbilisi his capital in the 5th century. The existing church was built by King Demetre Tavdadebuli (the Self-Sacrificing) between 1278 and 1289, and has been reconstructed many times since.
This is a large building with a great view over the river and to the old town. It's not open for public. It's located close to the Trinity Cathedral Church and you can walk past the presidential palace on the way there.
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Presidential Palace
1 Malkhaz Abdushelishvili St
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This is a large building with a great view over the river and to the old town. It's not open for public. It's located close to the Trinity Cathedral Church and you can walk past the presidential palace on the way there.
The Bridge of Peace is a bow-shaped pedestrian bridge, a steel and glass construction over the Kura (Mtkvari) River in downtown Tbilisi.
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Friðarbrúin
The Bridge of Peace
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The Bridge of Peace is a bow-shaped pedestrian bridge, a steel and glass construction over the Kura (Mtkvari) River in downtown Tbilisi.
The Anchiskhati Basilica of St Mary is the oldest surviving church in Tbilisi. It belongs to the Georgian Orthodox Church and dates from the sixth century
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Anchiskhati Basilica
11 Ioane Shavteli St
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The Anchiskhati Basilica of St Mary is the oldest surviving church in Tbilisi. It belongs to the Georgian Orthodox Church and dates from the sixth century
The leaning tower of Tbilisi is one of the city’s most unusual buildings. Tucked into a side street of old town, it truly is a bizarre structure, with a tower on the perpetual brink of falling down, and only a steel beam holding the tower in place. A huge clock sits in the middle of the disheveled tower, with a leaning column on its side
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The clock tower
13 Ioane Shavteli St
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The leaning tower of Tbilisi is one of the city’s most unusual buildings. Tucked into a side street of old town, it truly is a bizarre structure, with a tower on the perpetual brink of falling down, and only a steel beam holding the tower in place. A huge clock sits in the middle of the disheveled tower, with a leaning column on its side
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.
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Kashueti St. George kirkja
9 Shota Rustaveli Ave
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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.

Entertainment & Activities

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Cavea
2 AleKsandre Tvalchrelidze St
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