Guidebook for T'bilisi
Sightseeing
Narikala is an ancient symbol of Tbilisi’s defence. The fortress was established in the 4th century, around the period when the city itself was founded. It was then known as Shuris-tsikhe (Invidious Fort). The name Narikala is said to derive from a Persian word for citadel, but another theory says was the name that Mongols used, meaning “little fortress”. It was expanded considerably by the Arabs during the 7th and 8th centuries. The Arabs built the Emir’s palace within its walls. King David further extended the Builder the fortress in th 11th century. Most of the existing fortifications date from the 16th and 17th centuries. In 1827 it was damaged by an earthquake and was not resorted. St.
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Narikala Castle
Narikala is an ancient symbol of Tbilisi’s defence. The fortress was established in the 4th century, around the period when the city itself was founded. It was then known as Shuris-tsikhe (Invidious Fort). The name Narikala is said to derive from a Persian word for citadel, but another theory says was the name that Mongols used, meaning “little fortress”. It was expanded considerably by the Arabs during the 7th and 8th centuries. The Arabs built the Emir’s palace within its walls. King David further extended the Builder the fortress in th 11th century. Most of the existing fortifications date from the 16th and 17th centuries. In 1827 it was damaged by an earthquake and was not resorted. St.
Built in the 16th century, this church is best known for its cemetery, where numerous poets and public figures are buried.
The church is named after St. Davit Gareji, a Syrian priest who helped spread Christianity in Georgia in the 6th century and who lived in a small cave on the grounds where the church is located today.
In 1829, Russian poet Alexander Griboyedov was buried next to the church, and after that it became quite a tradition for important people to find their final resting place in the area. It's a quiet and nice spot to watch Tbilisi from the height.
Prices:Free
Directions: You can take a funicular to the church, one-way is 1 GEL from 09:00-19:00.
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Mama Daviti Church (Mtatsminda pantheon)
შიო ჩიტაძის ქუჩაBuilt in the 16th century, this church is best known for its cemetery, where numerous poets and public figures are buried.
The church is named after St. Davit Gareji, a Syrian priest who helped spread Christianity in Georgia in the 6th century and who lived in a small cave on the grounds where the church is located today.
In 1829, Russian poet Alexander Griboyedov was buried next to the church, and after that it became quite a tradition for important people to find their final resting place in the area. It's a quiet and nice spot to watch Tbilisi from the height.
Prices:Free
Directions: You can take a funicular to the church, one-way is 1 GEL from 09:00-19:00.
Food Scene
Located in the old part of Tbilisi, Georgian restaurant In the Shadow of Metekhi offers cozy ambience along with wonders of local cuisine. Guests are welcome to enjoy Georgian national songs and dances on a daily basis. On Fridays singing waiters will make sure you spend the most unforgettable evening of your life. Upon guest’s request it is possible to bake fresh Georgian bread. From beautiful terrace you can enjoy the mesmerizing view of old Tbilisi. The restaurant concept is based on the play In the Shadow of Metekhi.
http://mgroup.ge/en/shadow-metekhi
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In the shadow of Metekhi
29 Ketevan Tsamebuli AveLocated in the old part of Tbilisi, Georgian restaurant In the Shadow of Metekhi offers cozy ambience along with wonders of local cuisine. Guests are welcome to enjoy Georgian national songs and dances on a daily basis. On Fridays singing waiters will make sure you spend the most unforgettable evening of your life. Upon guest’s request it is possible to bake fresh Georgian bread. From beautiful terrace you can enjoy the mesmerizing view of old Tbilisi. The restaurant concept is based on the play In the Shadow of Metekhi.
http://mgroup.ge/en/shadow-metekhi
Parks & Nature
Tbilisi Botanical garden is located at the foothills of the Narikala fortress in the city center of Tbilisi. The National Botanical Garden of Georgia occupies the area of 161 hectares and possesses a collection of over 4,500 taxonomic groups.
There are at least to entrances at the garden - one is from the top of Narikala fortress (You can get there by using Aerial tram from Rike Park) and other entrance is from Abanotubani just behind the Tbilisi Mosque.
Gardens history spans more than three centuries. It 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".
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Jardín Botánico Nacional de la ciudad de Tiflis
12 Bambis Rigi StreetTbilisi Botanical garden is located at the foothills of the Narikala fortress in the city center of Tbilisi. The National Botanical Garden of Georgia occupies the area of 161 hectares and possesses a collection of over 4,500 taxonomic groups.
There are at least to entrances at the garden - one is from the top of Narikala fortress (You can get there by using Aerial tram from Rike Park) and other entrance is from Abanotubani just behind the Tbilisi Mosque.
Gardens history spans more than three centuries. It 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".
Getting Around
For planning trips by public transport in Tbilisi you can visit this page: www.ttc.com.ge
Here you can also see the timetable of the buses.
Tbilisi Transport Company
Station SquareFor planning trips by public transport in Tbilisi you can visit this page: www.ttc.com.ge
Here you can also see the timetable of the buses.
Drinks & Nightlife
SPACEHALL is a multi-functional, cultural space-platform, offering a stage to some of the best contemporary Live bands, Electronic Music and Performance / Visual Artists from all over the world; Conferences, films screenings and workshops; It is an omnibus of new and exciting ideas expressed via different fields of art as a medium between artist and audience.
https://spacehall.com/
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Spacehall
2 Akaki Tsereteli AveSPACEHALL is a multi-functional, cultural space-platform, offering a stage to some of the best contemporary Live bands, Electronic Music and Performance / Visual Artists from all over the world; Conferences, films screenings and workshops; It is an omnibus of new and exciting ideas expressed via different fields of art as a medium between artist and audience.
https://spacehall.com/
Essentials
It works for 24 hour, is on the opposite side of the road from the entrance of the building. You can find all everyday things in Spar.
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SPAR
142 Viktor Kupradze StIt works for 24 hour, is on the opposite side of the road from the entrance of the building. You can find all everyday things in Spar.