| Tbilisi sometimes called Tiflis, which is its | | | | Tbilisi has seven different universities |
| medieval name, is the capital city of | | | | including the Tbilisi State Medical |
| Georgia. Today Tbilisi is an important | | | | University. |
| industrial, social and cultural city, a | | | | |
| diverse city of various nationalities, | | | | Those who enjoy hiking will enjoy walking |
| cultures and religions. Tbilisi first became | | | | from Mother of Georgia Monument to the |
| a capital city in the 6th century and | | | | Narikhala Fortress. Other sites are the Sioni |
| although its rulers have changed several | | | | Cathedral, the Archiskhati Basilica and |
| times its title as capital has not. Tbilisi | | | | Tbilisi History Museum. You will find over |
| is in East Georgia situated on opposite banks | | | | twenty hotels from expensive to inexpensive |
| of Mtkvari River. | | | | and some with great restaurants. Inns and B & |
| | | | B's are also available in Tbilisi. |
| The best time to visit is from early May | | | | |
| through September. Check with your travel | | | | The best way to get around is by car or taxi |
| agent for information about passports, shots, | | | | in the inner city and rental cars are |
| visas and other information. Tbilisi has | | | | available at the Tbilisi International |
| several important landmarks including the | | | | Airport. There are restaurants, shops, bars |
| State Chancellery, the Tbilisi State | | | | and cafes at the airport. In the city, many |
| Conservatory, the Opera Theatre, Vorontsov's | | | | international restaurants are available |
| Palace (the Children's Palace), and the | | | | including fast food restaurants. You will |
| National Public Library. Outside the city, | | | | also find shopping centers, markets and shops |
| there are several additional historic sites. | | | | throughout Tbilisi. |