Small and hospitable country Georgia

There are about 150 museums and 12,000 monuments in Georgia, 4 of which are included in the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Fund: The museum-city of Mtskheta is the ancient capital of Georgia; architectural complex of Gelati, which includes the remnants of the medieval academy – central temple with unique mosaic frescoes and the royal burial vaults; Bagrati Temple; Upper Svaneti with its historic towers.

The sense of national identity of the Georgian people was always closely related to the rich cultural heritage of their country. The need for the care of their cultural heritage is deeply rooted in the consciousness of the Georgian people. a rate inscription of the 12th century preserved in St saviour’s church in Svaneti, the region, where people and towers stand with the same obstinacy, says - “Who will be abbot of this church, should defend these paintings from smoke to avoid defacing and damaging their colours” can be regarded as a symbol of the attitude of Georgians towards their cultural heritage. This appeal for the preservation and maintenance of their cultural heritage by the priest, Kvirike, serves as a motto from generation to generation.

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Georgian House hotel

Location: Georgian House hotel is located in the centre of old part of Tbilisi by the subway ”Avlabary”, 5 minutes from Rustaveli Avenue and 15 minutes to the airport, near the Saint Trinity Cathedral and Residence of President. Rooms: 11 rooms: 3 Deluxe, 3 Semi Deluxe, 5 Double Standard Rooms. *room price includes: satellite TV, mini bar, hairdryer, air conditioner, breakfast. At customer’s service (extra charge): fax, internet, interpreter, terrace, bar, “Marani”, conference hall, tourism service, transportation service, laundry.

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The legend of Tbilisi foundation

Once, while hunting in the dense woods on the territory of modern Tbilisi, King Vakhtang Gorgasali who loved falconry pursued a pheasant. His falcon chased the bird but soon the king lost the sight of both of them. Then the royal suite found the birds in the pool of a sulphur spring. As he found the spring hot, King Vakhtang decided to call this place Tbilisi (“tbili” meaning warm in Georgian). Soon the king founded the city of Tbilisi, where the capital of Georgia was moved to in the 5th c. AD. 

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The capital of Georgia

The capital of Georgia, Tbilisi is one of the ancient cities of the world, situated in the valley of the river Mtkvari. The bridges connect the right and left banks of the city. The place was populated since ancient times, as far as four thousand years BC. During its long and complicated history the city appeared the place of incessant dramatic juxtaposition of a number of various nations and cultures.

The territory of present-day Tbilisi and its suburbs was populated four or five centuries ago. There are a multitude of churches and historic monuments in the old part of the town, as well as many museums, narrow streets and old houses with the characteristic wooden balconies, wide and open. The statue of Mother of Georgia, overlooking the city from the mountain ridge, attracts attention: welcoming its guests with a bowl of wine in one hand, and a sword in another for the enemies, the statue represents the symbol of Georgia. Once in Tbilisi, guests can see the Church of Anchiskhati (6th c.), Sioni Cathedral (7th c.), the Narikala fortress (4th c.), a synagogue, a mosque, a few museums (historical museum, and an open-air ethnography museum and the funicular make the musts for visitors of the city). Among other tourists’ diversions are visits to souvenir shops, fairs, theatres, modern movie theatres, restaurants, bars, cafes, fitness-centres and the notorious sulphur spring-baths. 

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Most visited Tbilisi sights

Metekhi Church, was built in 1289 by King Demetre II, although the former church stood here already in 5th century. In 12th century royal palace was moved near the church, as "the area near palace". The Church was destroyed the Matekhi and later repaired several times. Under Russian rule the site was the home of the infamous Metekhi jail. (This holy church and Bridge that is close by are associated with many Christian saints. 

Narikala fortress or Shuris Tsikhe - the Rival Fortress, is the ancient site of Tbilisi built in 4th c. Much of what we see today, dates from (the 8th -12th cc.) With its unique strategic location both local rulers and foreign invaders looked to make Narikala their headquarters. The Shakhtakhti Tower was built as an observatory. Archaelogical research in 1967 revealed that there was a twelfth century church inside the Narikala complex. The church was rebuilt in 1996 and designed in keeping with the fortress surrounding it. The interior is decorated with frescoes, depicting both biblical scenes and the history of Georgia.

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