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