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Abanotubani

Abanotubani is a historic district in Tbilisi characterized by its concentration of sulfur bathhouses, many of which are housed in brick domes partially submerged in the ground. Travelers visit this area to experience traditional Georgian bathing culture and to walk through the narrow alleys of the old city.

Getting There

The district is located within the Old Tbilisi area. From the city center, it is accessible via a short walk or a brief taxi ride, typically taking 5 to 15 minutes depending on your starting point.

Duration of Visit

Allow 2 to 4 hours for a visit. This provides enough time to explore the architecture of the district and spend a few hours inside a bathhouse for a treatment.

When to Visit

The area is accessible year-round. Visiting during the cooler months is common due to the warmth of the sulfur springs. The district can get crowded with tourists, particularly during weekends and peak summer months.

Nearby Attractions

Because of its central location in the old town, this district can be combined with several other sites within walking distance:

  • Juma Mosque: 0.1km
  • Narikala Fortress: 0.2km
  • Saint George's Church: 0.2km
  • National Botanical Garden of Georgia: 0.4km

Updated September 8, 2026 · Edited by the World by City editors

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Juma Mosque

Temples & religious sites

Juma Mosque

The only remaining mosque in Tbilisi's Old Town, it stands on Botanical Street below Narikala Fortress. It is also known as a place where Sunni and Shia Muslims worship together.

0.1 km away
Narikala

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.

0.2 km away
Saint George's Church

Temples & religious sites

Saint George's Church

A 13th-century Armenian church in Tbilisi's Old Town, one of the few Armenian churches where mass is still held today. Set in a square overlooking Narikala Fortress, it has a quietly serene atmosphere.

0.2 km away
National Botanical Garden of Georgia

Zoos & aquariums

National Botanical Garden of Georgia

A botanical garden set along a gorge on the slopes of Sololaki Ridge, south of Tbilisi. Spread across 161 hectares, it houses over 4,500 plant species, making it ideal for a leisurely walk.

0.4 km away
Church of Saint George

Temples & religious sites

Church of Saint George

An 18th-century Georgian Orthodox church located beneath Narikala Fortress in Tbilisi's Old Town. Built on the site of an even older church, it preserves traces of a long history of faith.

0.4 km away
Atashgah of Tbilisi

Temples & religious sites

Atashgah of Tbilisi

An ancient Zoroastrian fire temple surviving in Tbilisi, believed to have been built during the Sasanian era. It holds the unique distinction of being the world's northernmost fire temple, making it a striking religious site to explore.

0.5 km away