Georgia
Tbilisi is known for its winding old town and wine culture, while Batumi, a resort city on the Black Sea, has a completely different atmosphere. If you want to see the mountain regions too, it's best to allow plenty of time.
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Tbilisi
Tbilisi is the capital of Georgia and the country's most populous city. Its long history, reflected in the city's former names, gives the downtown area a wide range of charms to discover.
45 sights 9 guides Tbilisi International Airport (TBS)
Sokhumi
Sukhumi sits on the Black Sea and serves as the capital of Abkhazia. Known for its mild climate and botanical garden, it's a relaxing place to enjoy nature.
15 sights 9 guides Vladislav Ardzinba Sukhum International Airport
Batumi
Batumi is a port city on Georgia's Black Sea coast and serves as the capital of the Adjara Autonomous Republic. Set right on the sea, it's a great place to relax and take in the coastal scenery.
26 sights 9 guides Batumi International Airport (BUS)
Tskhinval
Tskhinvali is the main city of South Ossetia in central Georgia, not far from Tbilisi. Its distinctive regional history makes it a destination with a different kind of appeal.
7 sights 9 guides Tbilisi International Airport (TBS)
Kutaisi
Kutaisi is the main city of western Georgia, quite far from the capital Tbilisi. Once known as an industrial city, it offers a distinctive history to explore.
14 sights 9 guides Kutaisi International Airport (KUT)
Top sights in Georgia
Temples & religious sites
Gelati Monastery
A monastery complex near Kutaisi, centered on a Cathedral of the Virgin Mary founded by a Georgian king, with several churches gathered around it. Its 13th-century buildings offer a look into the history of the Georgian Orthodox Church.
Temples & religious sites
Jvari
Jvari Monastery is a 6th-century Georgian Orthodox monastery atop Mount Jvari in Mtskheta, Georgia. It preserves early medieval Georgian architecture intact to this day and, together with nearby monuments, is designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Temples & religious sites
Holy Trinity Cathedral of Tbilisi
One of the leading cathedrals of the Georgian Orthodox Church, it stands in the capital, Tbilisi. Its grand interior and exterior offer a close-up look at Georgian Orthodox culture.
Culture & venues
Rustaveli Theatre
The Rustaveli Theatre, located on Tbilisi's Rustaveli Avenue, is Georgia's largest theatre. Housed in an ornate Rococo-style building, it opened its doors in 1887.
Temples & religious sites
Svetitskhoveli Cathedral
A cathedral in the historic city of Mtskheta, Georgia, located 20 km northwest of the capital, Tbilisi. It makes for an easy day trip from Tbilisi.
Culture & venues
Tbilisi Opera and Ballet Theatre
This opera house stands on Rustaveli Street in Tbilisi and opened in 1851. It is Georgia's leading opera theatre and one of the most historic in Eastern Europe.
Parks & gardens
Freedom Square
A square in Tbilisi that visitors naturally pass through while getting around the city. It's a pleasant spot to pause for a while and take in the surroundings.
Attraction
Narikala
Narikala is a hilltop fortress overlooking downtown Tbilisi and the Kura River. Within its grounds stands the newly restored St. Nicholas Church, worth a visit for its icon-adorned interior.
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