Tbilisi (Georgia)
Tbilisi, in some languages still known by its pre-1936 name Tiflis, is the capital and the largest city of Georgia, lying on the banks of the Kura River with a population of approximately 1.5 million people. Tbilisi was founded in the 5th century AD by Vakhtang I of Iberia, and since then has served as the capital of various Georgian kingdoms and republics. Between 1801 and 1917, then part of the Russian Empire, Tiflis was the seat of the Caucasus Viceroyalty, governing both the northern and the southern parts of the Caucasus.
Because of its location on the crossroads between Europe and Asia, and its proximity to the lucrative Silk Road, throughout history Tbilisi was a point of contention among various global powers. The city's location to this day ensures its position as an important transit route for energy and trade projects. Tbilisi's history is reflected in its architecture, which is a mix of medieval, neoclassical, Beaux Arts, Art Nouveau, Stalinist and the Modern structures.
- Narikala
- Metekhi Church
- Freedom Square
- Holy Trinity Cathedral of Tbilisi
- Abanotubani Sulphur Baths
- The Bridge of Peace
- Anchiskhati Basilica
- Sioni Cathedral
- Flea Market Dry Bridge
- Old Tbilisi
- Rustaveli Avenue
- The Mother of Kartli
- Tbilisi Sulfur Baths
- Metekhi Neighbourhood
- Parliament of Georgia
- Avlabari
- Tbilisi City Council
- Shahtakhti Fortress
- Museum of the Soviet Occupation
- Church of the Red Gospel
- National Botanical Garden
- Museum of History of Jews of Georgia
- Vano Saradjishvili Tbilisi State Conservatoire
- New Ejmiadzin Armenian Apostolic Church
- Tbilisi Opera and Ballet State Theatre
- Armenian Cathedral of Saint George
- Ceremonial Palace of Georgia
- National Bank of Georgia
- The Great Synagogue
- Norashen Armenian Church
- Sayat Nova
- Marjanishvili State Academic Drama Theatre
- Blue Monastery
- Kashveti Church of St. George
- St. George Monument
- Supreme Court of Georgia
- The Statue of King Vakhtang Gorgasali
- Georgian State Museum of Theatre, Music, Cinema and Choreography
- Rustaveli Cinema
- National Library of the Parliament of Georgia
- Simon Janashia Museum of Georgia
- Mamadaviti Church
- Betlemi Church
- Raffi
- Tbilisi Youth Palace
- Old Town Hall
- Armenian Pantheon of Tbilisi
- Museum of Money
- Saint Gevorg of Mughni Armenian Church
- Surb Nshan