While traveling in Georgia be sure to not miss all these places in Tbilisi. Explore the past of the country, traditions and history at the same time. Enjoy with a breathtaking views and create your unforgetable memories. Here are top 10 places to visit in Tbilisi, before you leave the country. 

  1. Sameba cathedral 

It is the third-tallest Eastern Orthodox cathedral in the world and one of the largest religious buildings in the world by total area. Sameba is a synthesis of traditional styles dominating the Georgian church architecture at various stages in history and has some Byzantine undertones. From there you can enjoy the view of old Tbilisi city and Narikhala fortress.

2.Metekhi cathedral 

The Virgin Mary Assumption Church of Metekhi, known simply as Metekhi, is a Georgian Orthodox Christian church located on the left bank of the river Kura. It sits on the Metekhi Cliff opposite the old town of Tbilisi. From there you will enjoy a magnificent view of old tbilisi with Narikhala fortress. 

3.Narikhala fortress and Cable car

It is a must see place to visit while you are traveling in Georgia. You can get there by cable car from Rikhe park. While riding a cable car you will enjoy a magnificent view of old tbilisi, kura ( Mtkvari river). Overlook the colorful roof of old houses and old architecture of Tbilisi from the cable car.

4.National botanical garden of Georgia

From Narikala fortress you can go down to the botanical garden, which occupies an area of 161 hectares and possesses a collection of over 4,500 taxonomic groups. A half day is enough to explore the garden. 

ADMISSION : Adults: 4 GEL; Students: 1 GEL; Schoolchildren; 0.50 GEL; Children under 6: free

5.Mother of Georgia

You can walk from Narikala fortress to the Mother of Georgia which is a 20 meters high aluminum statue of a woman dressed in Georgian national clothes.She symbolizes the Georgian national character: in her left hand she holds a bowl of wine to greet those who come as friends, and in her right hand is a sword for those who come as enemies.

6.Sulfur baths

 Place where city history starts. It is not only an interesting and beautiful place to visit but also good for your health. Sulfur bath is good for your skin and refreshes your body as well as your strength and you feel like you are reborn again. 

7.Bridge of peace

The Bridge of Peace is a bow-shaped pedestrian bridge, a steel and glass construction illuminated with numerous LEDs, over the Kura River, linking the Rike Park with Old town in central Tbilisi. The bridge is a very famous spot for tourists and even for citizens. 

8.Mtatsminda park

 There are two ways to get there, by car and by tram. It is better to use a tram, since you will enjoy the view of the city on the way. In this park you can enjoy a lot of attractions which are good for kids and for adults as well. The Tbilisi TV tour which is seen from everywhere is located here as well as a restaurant with a nice view of the city, where you can taste Georgian traditional food.

9.Gabriadze clock tower and puppet theater

In 2010 Rezo Gabriadze built a unique clock tower next to the marionette theater in Tbilisi old town. Every hour an angel comes out to ring the bell with a small hammer.There is a small mechanical puppet theater inside the tower and twice a day at noon and at 7pm you can see the show – “The Circle of Life”.

Rezo decorated the tower with hundreds of tiles which he designed himself and it instantly became a major architectural attraction of Tbilisi.

You can book theater tickets here. 

10.Chronicles of Georgia 

History Memorial of Georgia is a monument located near the Tbilisi sea. It was created by Zurab Tsereteli in 1985 but was never fully finished. The monument chronicles the history of Georgia. The monument sits at the top of a large set of stairs. There are 16 pillars that are between 30–35 meters tall and the top half features kings, queens and heroes while the bottom part depicts stories from the life of Christ. There is a grapevine cross of St. Nino and a chapel.