Tbilisi Will Draw You in with These 7 Entrancing Attractions
Old Town
Give yourself plenty of time to get lost in the narrow labyrinth of streets in the Old Town, a main feature in Tbilisi tourism. You’ll discover hidden courtyards, vine-clad brick buildings, stray cats perched on stone walls and homes that are crumbling and leaning almost cartoonishly, propped up with metal support beams.
The tight, winding streets have an Asian feel, but the architecture is mostly classical Russian, European or Art Nouveau. Notice the large balconies that wrap around buildings — in traditional Georgian homes the balcony is a shared space where neighbors socialize.
The Sulfur Baths
The local legend is that the city was built here because of the hot springs, geothermal pools with water high in sulfur and other minerals. These healing waters have been used for therapeutic purposes for many centuries.
You can rent a private room in one of the underground bathhouses and soak your cares away in the 40-degree-Celsius (86 degrees Fahrenheit) water. Massage and exfoliation services are also available. It’s the perfect way to soothe your muscles after a day of walking all over Tbilisi.
Old Town Give yourself plenty of time to get lost in the narrow labyrinth of streets in the Old Town, a main feature in Tbilisi tourism. You’ll discover...
Wine Tasting
Georgia is credited as the nation that invented wine. The viticulture tradition here dates back over 8,000 years!
As such, when you travel to Tbilisi you should be sure to taste a few of the local varieties. There are several wine cellars in the Old City with friendly staff who will give you a run-down of the wines from the various regions and offer you a taste. With 8,000 years of experience making wine, Georgians really know what they are doing.
