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Tbilisi
THE Tbilisi (or Tbilisi) (Georgian: თბილისი) is the capital and largest city Agriculture.
At a glance
It is an old town since it was founded in the fifth century AD. by the Georgian king Vakhtang Gorgasali. The population of the city is just over one million inhabitants. Tbilisi is crossed by the river Koura which took its name from the Persian king Cyrus the Great. Tbilisi has a special architectural aesthetic as it has been influenced by the Russians, the Byzantines, the Persians and the Ottomans. However, the Soviet aesthetics of high-rise buildings are ubiquitous, especially on the outskirts of the city.
Ideal period of visit
How to get there
By air
By air
By train
By train
By road
By road
By boat
By boat
Bus
BusApartments
The city is divided into the old and the new Tbilisi with the oldest part of the capital being distinguished for its original as well as its traditional houses. The traditional houses of Tbilisi are characterized by their wooden balconies.
How to move
By road
Bus
Subway
Tram
Tram
By foot
By foot
Bike
BikeWhat to see
The Samba Cathedral (Holy Trinity) is considered the new jewel of the city and is the largest church in the country. The church was completed in 2004 and was built in honor of the 1,500th anniversary of the self-governing Georgian Orthodox Church.
Entertainment
What will you buy
Studies
Job opportunities in Tbilisi
Which area to go for coffee - drink
Local drinks
Which area to go for food
Local cuisine
In what area to stay
Stay safe
While the majority of the city and at the same time the country belong to the Georgian Orthodox Church, inside the city one can find mosques, catholic and Armenian churches as well as synagogues. This fact testifies to the cosmopolitan character of Tbilisi as well as the tolerance of the locals towards the various religions.
Health and precautions
Communications
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