Guidebook for Tbilisi
Food Scene
Tasty Georgian cuisine very close to our house.The place is very popular among locals, which is usually telling.
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Pasanauri
37 Alexander Griboedov StreetTasty Georgian cuisine very close to our house.The place is very popular among locals, which is usually telling.
Nice and cozy place, designed and run by world famous puppet theatre director Rezo Gabriadze. Great coffee, amazing apple pie, original dishes, but kind of pricey. Make sure you've booked a table, in the evening it's very busy.
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Gabriadze
13 Ioane Shavteli StNice and cozy place, designed and run by world famous puppet theatre director Rezo Gabriadze. Great coffee, amazing apple pie, original dishes, but kind of pricey. Make sure you've booked a table, in the evening it's very busy.
Very popular restaurant, designed in a shabby chic way of Georgian old flat. Interesting menu, good live music (check the events on the facebook page).
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PurPur
1 Abo Tbileli StVery popular restaurant, designed in a shabby chic way of Georgian old flat. Interesting menu, good live music (check the events on the facebook page).
Even if you don't like ice-cream, you'll love it after you try one in Luca Polare. It's produced in Georgia, very natural, have a great variety of tastes, including even several vegan and diabetic types. They also bake delicious cakes, brew good coffee, and work late in the night - up to 1 am! Google them to find all branches.
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Luca Polare
Mrgvali Baghi SquareEven if you don't like ice-cream, you'll love it after you try one in Luca Polare. It's produced in Georgia, very natural, have a great variety of tastes, including even several vegan and diabetic types. They also bake delicious cakes, brew good coffee, and work late in the night - up to 1 am! Google them to find all branches.
Shopping
A large variety of Georgian souvenirs on the stairs outside the Academy, but make sure you bargain:)
Academy of Science - [814] station
A large variety of Georgian souvenirs on the stairs outside the Academy, but make sure you bargain:)
Arts & Culture
Amazing collection of ancient Georgian gold in the basement.
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Georgian National Museum
3 Shota Rustaveli AveAmazing collection of ancient Georgian gold in the basement.
Great collection of most famous Georgian artists, quite often they also hold interesting temporary exhibitions.
11 Shota Rustaveli Ave
11 Shota Rustaveli AvenueGreat collection of most famous Georgian artists, quite often they also hold interesting temporary exhibitions.
Great place, surrounded by beautiful nature, occupies 52 hectares of land and brought together authentic houses and more than eight thousand artifacts from all over Georgia.
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Open Air Museum of Ethnography
კუს ტბის ქუჩაGreat place, surrounded by beautiful nature, occupies 52 hectares of land and brought together authentic houses and more than eight thousand artifacts from all over Georgia.
Entertainment & Activities
Yoga Studio, in which I lead classes. You are most welcome there, just please ask me about the timetable before your visit:)
Yoga Cave
72 Tsinamdzgvrishvili StreetYoga Studio, in which I lead classes. You are most welcome there, just please ask me about the timetable before your visit:)
Everything Else
Nice and calm nature just in the middle of the city. A good place to relax, lots of cafes with a very good overview of the lake. It'll cost only 4 GEL and take 15 minutes by taxi from our place.
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Turtle Lake
Nice and calm nature just in the middle of the city. A good place to relax, lots of cafes with a very good overview of the lake. It'll cost only 4 GEL and take 15 minutes by taxi from our place.
Parks & Nature
National Botanical Garden is a great place to goo if you seek fresh air, amazing nature and a quiet shelter in the busiest part of the city. The ultimate place to escape from heat in summer. You can reach it either by air tram from Rike Park or walk up along a beautiful historical cobblestone street.
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Botanical Street
Botanical StreetNational Botanical Garden is a great place to goo if you seek fresh air, amazing nature and a quiet shelter in the busiest part of the city. The ultimate place to escape from heat in summer. You can reach it either by air tram from Rike Park or walk up along a beautiful historical cobblestone street.
Sightseeing
Iconic Tbilisi castle, established in the 4th century, is an absolute must. Absolutely spectacular views of the whole city from the battlements, interesting neighborhood (don't forget to visit Botanical Garden, which is only 5 minutes away from it). You can get there either by foot along the old streets of Tbilisi, or take an aerial tram from Rike Park.
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Narikala Castle
Iconic Tbilisi castle, established in the 4th century, is an absolute must. Absolutely spectacular views of the whole city from the battlements, interesting neighborhood (don't forget to visit Botanical Garden, which is only 5 minutes away from it). You can get there either by foot along the old streets of Tbilisi, or take an aerial tram from Rike Park.
My number 1 place to visit in Tbilisi. Stroll down the Apkhazi (former Leselidze) Street from Freedom Square till Meidan. Peep in all small streets going in all possible directions, catch the nightlife vibe on Shardeni Str, visit the main cathedral Sioni, enjoy the mixture of ancient market Karvasla, which is now an abode for contemporary artists and quality souvenirs.
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Kote Afkhazi Street
Kote Afkhazi StreetMy number 1 place to visit in Tbilisi. Stroll down the Apkhazi (former Leselidze) Street from Freedom Square till Meidan. Peep in all small streets going in all possible directions, catch the nightlife vibe on Shardeni Str, visit the main cathedral Sioni, enjoy the mixture of ancient market Karvasla, which is now an abode for contemporary artists and quality souvenirs.
Another must-visit place in Tbilisi. First of all, be sure to visit world-famous Sulfur Baths. They consist of several parts and each has its own name. Along the paved hill, highest of all is the Mirzoev’s bath - they have the best Mekise (special masseurs) in town. Don't miss your chance and ask for this massage - it's not pricey, and you'll feel as a newborn after it. In this bath you can ask for a separate room. If you're ok to share your relax time with others, go to Public Bath #5 (just ask someone in the neighborhood - they'll show you both). It's much cheaper, and they still have this special massage and all other stuff except for the private rooms.
After experiencing all these unique bathing rituals, you can enjoy the view in one of the many cafes and restaurants of Abanotubani. Or you can go behind the Chreli (colourful) Bath, and you'll find yourself in a secluded park called the Fig Gorge, with a waterfall and fairytalish bridges.
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Abanotubani
Another must-visit place in Tbilisi. First of all, be sure to visit world-famous Sulfur Baths. They consist of several parts and each has its own name. Along the paved hill, highest of all is the Mirzoev’s bath - they have the best Mekise (special masseurs) in town. Don't miss your chance and ask for this massage - it's not pricey, and you'll feel as a newborn after it. In this bath you can ask for a separate room. If you're ok to share your relax time with others, go to Public Bath #5 (just ask someone in the neighborhood - they'll show you both). It's much cheaper, and they still have this special massage and all other stuff except for the private rooms.
After experiencing all these unique bathing rituals, you can enjoy the view in one of the many cafes and restaurants of Abanotubani. Or you can go behind the Chreli (colourful) Bath, and you'll find yourself in a secluded park called the Fig Gorge, with a waterfall and fairytalish bridges.