Georgia’s capital Tbilisi is a largest city among the country. It rises on the terraces from both banks of river Mtkvari and rises which is a main river of the city. As a capital, Tbilisi is maintaining as a cultural, political, cultural and administrative center. Due to its characteristic location, among the centuries, it was a crossroad of Europe and Asia, this fact was impacted on locals culture. This influence is noticeable among the restricted architectural monuments especially in old part of the town.
This little and cozy capital, which population is about 1 million residence, is the best destination among the visitors who are interested to familiarize with different culture. Here are several religious monuments of different religious affiliation. For example, at the same area you can discover Christian temples and Muslim synagogues together. This fact is indicates of tolerance against to different religious. Tbilisi gives opportunity to makes unforgettable journey for everyone regardless of what field they are interested in. Visitors have possibility to visit numerous art galleries, museums, theaters, cinemas and trendy and cozy cafes. For them who are looking for night life, they should discover kind of restaurants, bars and clubs with live music.
One of the most interesting and visited destination among the Tbilisi, is a old part of the town. This part, is still looks like an antique Eurasian intersections, with its narrow lanes, cozy houses with balconies, decorative squares and impressive temples. All of them together is overlooked by the Narikala Fortress, which is erected on a cliff and stand proudly during the centuries. This part of the town is located not far from the center, wandering its narrow streets you have definitely feel the community and huge hospitality atmosphere, which is the characteristic element of the city. Among this cozy streets, you have possibility to visit centuries churches, famous streets where trendy and cozy cafes are located. Through the wandering among this area, you definitely discover number of souvenirs shops, small restaurants and get opportunity to taste local cuisine and wine. Also, the main sightseeing of Tbilisi are located among this area. Among them, the most important cultural and historical monuments are Metekhi church, Narikala fortress, Sulfur baths located in district of the Abanotubani.
Metekhi church, which is erected on a rocky cliff, is located at the bank of river Mtkvari. This church is dates back to the 1278, but from this period it restored several times and for today it stands proudly and overlooks the old district of Tbilisi. At this area of Metekhi, here you’ll find a sculpture of king Vakhtang (VI) which is founder of Tbilisi. From this area you will enjoy the incredible panoramic views of several attractions of the city. One of them is Narikala fortress, dated back to the 4th century, on this area visitors can reach by the ropeway cable or walking and enjoy the views of Tbilisi.
As for archeological and historical facts, according the annals Tbilisi was settled earlier than 4th century AD. Later, after one century it became the new capital of Georgia, instead of former capital Mtskheta. The city was located on strategic crossroads between the Caspian and Black sea and maintained as center of trade. So, this is one of the reason why travelers are charm by its uncommon and diversity culture.