A boring walk to the maximum - from the origins of the city and ancient temples to colorful stories and wine Let's start from the Metekhi Plateau: admiring the panorama of the Old Town and Narikala Fortress, let's talk about the origins of Tbilisi. You will learn about the first settlement that existed here before the arrival of Vakhtang Gorgasali, and about the affairs of this king.
Having gone down, we will go towards Meydan Square. In this ancient place, you will present the lively shopping Tbilisi of the Great Silk Road and learn about the underground bazaar. After we go to the Sulfur baths, where there was still Marco Polo. I will reveal to you not only the legend of the falcon and the founding of Tbilisi, but also less well-known details: for example, why there are 15 left from 65 baths and why they have such names (from simple number 5 to the elegant Tsarskaya and Motley). In the same area, you will walk along the Inzhira Gorge to a real waterfall, and along the way you will admire the graceful Tbilisi balconies - I will tell you why they served in different eras and why it was impossible to find two identical patterns.
We will not ignore modern Tbilisi buildings: you will walk across the Peace Bridge and learn about its beautiful symbolism, as well as what the locals think of a glass skyscraper and unusual pipes in Rike Park. Places of faith My route through Old Tbilisi will cover the main religious buildings of the capital. In the 13th century Metekhi church on the plateau of the same name, you will learn about the architecture and types of Georgian churches, as well as about the prison past of this place. In Sioni Cathedral we’ll talk about the main Georgian saint, Nino, because her cross is kept here; about the saved icon of the Virgin and why here you can step on the burial place. In even deeper antiquity you will be immersed in Anchiskhati Church, where I will talk about the miraculous icon. A spiral staircase and narrow alleys will lead to an elegant juma mosque.
Tastes and flavor of a warm city A proper walk in Tbilisi is inconceivable without stories about Tbilisi residents, the Georgian mentality and cuisine! To make you feel better about the life of the townspeople, I will show you the famous Italian courtyards, talk about the city day, the colorful Tbilisoba festival, and about jokes written on the turret of the Rezo Gabriadze theater. At the Tamada monument, you will reveal the secrets of the Georgian feast - believe me, this is a whole science! In the middle of the walk (just when you want to relax) you will find a wine tasting in the cellar of the 17th century, where only exclusive wines are stored. The tasting takes place over an hour without restrictions and with the comments of the winemaker.
Kartlis Deda
Kartli mother who looks at old Tbilisi, you will contact her by cable car. "Mother of Georgia" is a symbol of Georgian national character: the statue holds a cup of wine in one hand for lovers and a sword in the other for enemies. From where the views of Tbilisi can be seen.
Sulfur Bath 5, Vakhtang Gorgasali St., Tbilisi
In the sulfur baths where Marco Polo was also. I will tell you not only the legend of the founding of Falcon and Tbilisi, but also lesser-known details: for example, why 15 out of 65 baths remained and why they have such names (from simple 5 to elegant "Royal" and "variegated")
Tbilisi balconies
In the same area you will reach a real waterfall along the Fig Valley, and on the way you will admire the graceful Tbilisi balconies - I will tell you why they served in different eras and why it was impossible to find two identical specimens.
