Attractions in Tbilisi

The Holy Trinity Cathedral (Tsminda Sameba) is the main cathedral of the Georgian Orthodox Church and the third-tallest Orthodox cathedral in the world at 87 metres. Completed in 2004, it occupies Elia Hill overlooking the Kura River.

Narikala Fortress is a 4th-century citadel perched on a ridge between the sulphur baths and the Tbilisi Botanical Garden. Expanded by the Umayyads in the 7th century and later by King David the Builder, it remains one of Tbilisi’s most recognisable landmarks.

Sioni Cathedral (Dormition of the Virgin) is one of Tbilisi’s principal churches, in the heart of Old Town. Originally built in the 6th century, it served as the seat of the Catholicos-Patriarch.

The Georgian National Opera Theater is a Moorish-revival opera house on Rustaveli Avenue, built in 1851. It hosts opera, ballet, and orchestral performances in an ornate 1,200-seat auditorium.

Freedom Square is Tbilisi’s central plaza, anchored by a gilded column topped with a statue of St. George slaying the dragon. It marks the boundary between Old Town and the modern city.

The Chronicle of Georgia is a monumental memorial on a hill overlooking Tbilisi Sea. Sixteen stone pillars, each 35 metres tall, depict scenes from Georgian history in carved relief panels.

The Bridge of Peace is a 150-metre pedestrian bridge spanning the Kura River, designed by Italian architect Michele De Lucchi and opened in 2010. Its undulating glass-and-steel canopy is illuminated by 30,000 LEDs.

The Mtatsminda Pantheon is a hilltop cemetery and memorial garden on Mount Mtatsminda, where Georgia’s most celebrated writers, artists, and national heroes are buried.

Metekhi Church sits on a cliff above the Kura River, facing Old Tbilisi. The 13th-century church and equestrian statue of King Vakhtang Gorgasali form one of the city’s most iconic silhouettes.

The Anchiskhati Basilica of St. Mary is the oldest surviving church in Tbilisi, dating to the 6th century. Its austere stone exterior belies a serene, candlelit interior.

The Kashveti Church of St. George stands on Rustaveli Avenue directly opposite the Parliament building. Built in 1910, its limestone façade is intricately carved with Georgian cross motifs.

Kartlis Deda (Mother of Georgia) is a 20-metre aluminium statue on Sololaki Ridge. Erected in 1958 for the city’s 1,500th anniversary, it holds a wine bowl in one hand and a sword in the other.

The Tbilisi Concert Hall (Exhibition Hall) is a futuristic metal-and-glass structure in Rike Park designed by Italian architects Massimiliano and Doriana Fuksas. It hosts concerts, exhibitions, and cultural events.

Leghvtakhevi Waterfall is a hidden natural cascade tucked in a gorge in the heart of Old Tbilisi, accessible via a restored brick walkway from the sulphur bath district.

The Clock Tower (Gabriadze Tower) is a whimsical leaning tower attached to the Rezo Gabriadze Marionette Theatre in Old Tbilisi. Every hour, a mechanical angel emerges to strike a bell.