What Not to Miss in the Georgian Capital Tbilisi

9 places in this vlog

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1. 0:36

   Rike–Narikala Cable Car

   🚡 Activity · Old Tbilisi

   The ride takes only a few minutes and is an efficient way to reach the fortress hilltop.

2. 1:07

   Narikala Fortress

   🏛️ Historic site · Old Tbilisi

   A leisurely downhill stroll from the fortress leads into the old town.

3. 1:09

   Kartlis Deda (Mother of Georgia)

   🏢 Landmark · Sololaki

   Sits at the top of the cable car next to the Narikala ruins.

4. 1:26

   Old Tbilisi

   🏘️ Neighborhood · Old Tbilisi

   The courtyard balconies are the heart of neighbourly social life, and renovated houses stand beside run-down ones.

5. 2:55

   Gabriadze Theatre Clock Tower

   🏢 Landmark · Old Tbilisi

6. 3:06

   Sioni Cathedral

   ⛩️ Temple · Kala

   Only a few steps from the leaning clock tower.

7. 3:17

   Abanotubani Sulfur Baths

   🏛️ Historic site · Abanotubani

   The water is around 35°C, said to help skin and breathing, and rooms are rented out individually.

8. 5:01

   Saburtalo Sky Bridge

   🏢 Landmark · Saburtalo

   The bridge between the residential buildings is open to tourists.

9. 6:44

   Fabrika

   🍺 Bar · Chughureti

   A good spot to end the day with a glass of Georgian wine.