Things to Do in Tbilisi

Tbilisi's name derives from the warm sulfur springs ('tbili' means warm in Georgian) that first attracted settlers to the city in the 5th century.

The city sits at the crossroads of Europe and Asia, straddling the Mtkvari River, which has shaped its strategic importance for over 1,500 years.

Georgian cuisine, centred in Tbilisi, uses no tomatoes or peppers despite their Mediterranean appearance—instead relying on walnut sauces, pomegranate, and local herbs as flavor foundations.

Metekhi Church's equestrian statue of King David the Builder is a modern addition (cast in 2004) but has become Tbilisi's most iconic religious landmark.

The Old Town's narrow lanes and balconied houses reflect centuries of Persian, Ottoman, and Russian occupation, creating a uniquely layered architectural identity.

Tbilisi hosted the 2015 European Games and has rapidly developed as a wine tourism hub, sitting at the edge of the world's oldest wine-producing region (Kakheti).