BRIEF DESCRIPTION of the sites:

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Liberty Square - the center of Tbilisi, with Freedom Monument, known as the St. George Statue, which is dedicated to the freedom and independence of the Georgian nation. 

Baratashvili Street - "a street of contrasts" - combines modern buildings, on the right side of the street, and old city's remains on the left side of the street.

The Bridge of Peace - a bow-shaped pedestrian bridge, one of the most famous tourist spots in Tbilisi, a steel and glass construction illuminated with numerous LEDs, over the Mtkvari River.  The bridge was brought to Georgia from Italy in 200 unassembled components. This bridge connects Tbilisi Old town with Rike park, from were you can take an CABLE CAR to have a drive up to Fortress of Narikala

Rike Park - newly constructed park with sculptures, a large white grand piano, playground equipment, water features, a large chess board and colorful, landscaped gardens, the park has become an attraction for both tourists and Tbilisi residents.

Narikala Fortress -  an ancient fortress overlooking Tbilisi, was established in 4th century. One of the main attraction of the city.

Mother of Georgia - the twenty-metre aluminium figure of a woman in Georgian national dress, on the top of Sololaki hill. 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.

Tbilisi Botanical garden - at the foothills of the Narikala fortress in the city center of Tbilisi.

Waterfall - surrounded by cliffs in the center of Tbilisi, it is one of the coolest places in the city loved by travelers. In evening time it is really romantic place for couples, great place for taking pictures.

Sulphur Baths - in 5th century the King of Georgia discovered the sulphur springs in Central Georgia and built a city surrounding them. Tbilisi is built on top of thermal springs. The water the comes from the contains sulphur and is around 40°-50°C. Visiting the sulphur baths in Tbilisi is a definite must-do when you’re in the city.

Abanotubani - the ancient district of Tbilisi, known for its sulphuricbaths. 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.

Meidan Square or Meidan Bazaar  - part of the Old City, a commercial zone, a place for traders – from medieval time to the 18th century. 

Shardeni Street - a small pedestrian street, one of the single centers of the city’s cultural and social life. After  XIX century the street was named Shardeni, in honor of the French traveler Jean Chardin. 

Tamada is a Georgian toastmaster at a Georgian supra (feast) or at a wedding. At all supras regardless of size, there is a tamada, or toastmaster, one person who introduces each toast. 

Kote Abkhazi street (former Leselidze street) - the most famous street in Tbilisi among the tourists. The street runs from Freedom square to Meidan square to better acquaint the visitors of Tbilisi with the old part of the city and its charm. It was a nonofficial centre of trade. You can observe here peaceful neighbourhood of Jewish synagogue, Georgian Orthodox Temple - Jvaris-Mama and Armenian church - Norashen.

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Additional Information:

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Ladies require scarves in the Georgian orthodox churches, sometimes skirts too, but they can find some in the entrances. Short trousers are forbidden in the church.​