Tbilisi

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.

Museums & galleries

Museum of Soviet Occupation

A history museum in Tbilisi that commemorates the Soviet occupation from 1921 to 1991 and its victims. As part of the Georgian National Museum, it offers insight into the country's modern history.