| Tbilisi sometimes called Tiflis, which is its medieval | | | | additional historic sites. Tbilisi has seven different |
| name, is the capital city of Georgia. Today Tbilisi is an | | | | universities including the Tbilisi State Medical University. |
| important industrial, social and cultural city, a diverse | | | | Those who enjoy hiking will enjoy walking from |
| city of various nationalities, cultures and religions. Tbilisi | | | | Mother of Georgia Monument to the Narikhala |
| first became a capital city in the 6th century and | | | | Fortress. Other sites are the Sioni Cathedral, the |
| although its rulers have changed several times its title | | | | Archiskhati Basilica and Tbilisi History Museum. You will |
| as capital has not. Tbilisi is in East Georgia situated on | | | | find over twenty hotels from expensive to |
| opposite banks of Mtkvari River. | | | | inexpensive and some with great restaurants. Inns |
| The best time to visit is from early May through | | | | and B & B’s are also available in Tbilisi. |
| September. Check with your travel agent for | | | | The best way to get around is by car or taxi in the |
| information about passports, shots, visas and other | | | | inner city and rental cars are available at the Tbilisi |
| information. Tbilisi has several important landmarks | | | | International Airport. There are restaurants, shops, |
| including the State Chancellery, the Tbilisi State | | | | bars and cafes at the airport. In the city, many |
| Conservatory, the Opera Theatre, Vorontsov’s | | | | international restaurants are available including fast |
| Palace (the Children’s Palace), and the National | | | | food restaurants. You will also find shopping centers, |
| Public Library. Outside the city, there are several | | | | markets and shops throughout Tbilisi. |