It’s time to start dreaming of your next trip. Here’s some destination inspiration for you. Take a visual journey through Tbilisi, Georgia, with us.
Freedom Square lies in the center of the city and features Neoclassical and modern designs and architecture. In the middle of the square stands Freedom Monument, depicting a man on a horse slaying a dragon, representing the independence of Georgia. © Markovskiy | Dreamstime.com
The National Botanical Garden of Georgia covers 161 hectares and more than three centuries of history. One of the garden’s most iconic sights is the waterfall cascading beneath an arched bridge. The garden also overlooks the ruins of Narikala, a fourth-century fortress. © Nikolai Korzhov | Dreamstime.com
Walk across Bridge of Peace, a bow-shaped pedestrian bridge connecting Rike Park with Old Town. Arching over the Kura River, at night the bridge lights up the sky with more than 1,200 LEDs. Glass panels along handrails allow for unobstructed views. © Dragan Jovanovic | Dreamstime.com
Tbilisi blends old with new, with remnants of the city’s early history to surviving buildings from the city’s time under Russian control. The city’s location in the South Caucasus means many spots to take in the landscape, including the Saguramo Range and Trialeti Range, as well as the Kura River. Museum lovers should visit Georgian National Museum and Art Museum of Georgia. © Joyfull | Dreamstime.com
Known as khantsi, Georgian drinking horns are often made of goat or ram horns adorned with ornate designs. In Georgian history, the wealthy would drink wine from them. Feel like a noble by visiting a flea market to purchase a khantsi and drinking grape brandy or wine from it. © Ryhor Bruyeu | Dreamstime.com
Often called the Leaning Tower of Tbilisi, this clock tower in Old Town looks like it emerged straight from a fairytale. Every hour, an angel appears from the clock and strikes the bell with a tiny hammer. Head inside the building to view a puppet show, as well. © Xantana | Dreamstime.com
Dzveli Tbilisi, or Old Tbilisi, features traditional Tbilisi houses with large terraces and arched doorways, as well as winding lanes and streets lined with shops and restaurants. Head to this part of the city to experience sulphur baths and Anchiskhati Basilica, the oldest church in the city, dating back to the sixth century. © Monticelllo | Dreamstime.com
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