Tbilisi

Tbilisi is the capital and the largest city of Georgia, lying on the banks of the Mtkvari River with a population of approximately 1.5 million people. Tbilisi was founded in the 5th century AD by Vakhtang I of Iberia, and since then has served as the capital of various Georgian kingdoms and republics. Between 1801 and 1917, then part of the Russian Empire, Tbilisi was the seat of the Imperial Viceroy, governing both Southern and Northern Caucasus.

Because of its location on the crossroads between Europe and Asia, and its proximity to the lucrative Silk Road, throughout history Tbilisi was a point of contention among various global powers. The city's location to this day ensures its position as an important transit route for energy and trade projects. Tbilisi's history is reflected in its architecture, which is a mix of medieval, neoclassical, Beaux Arts, Art Nouveau, Stalinist and the Modern structures.

Tbilisi is one of the municipalities of Georgia, which is located in the Tbilisi Cave in eastern Georgia. This city is distinguished by its nature, as well as important cultural patterns and history. Here you will find waterfalls, lakes and very beautiful views. Eclecticism is a characteristic style of Tbilisi. Various cultures of different eras or characters come together here and fit in the atmosphere on Tbilisi in an interesting way. In Tbilisi one can find temples of historical and cultural value and impressive castles.

Historically, Tbilisi has been home to people of multiple cultural, ethnic, and religious backgrounds, though it is overwhelmingly Eastern Orthodox Christian. Its notable tourist destinations include cathedrals Sameba and Sioni, Freedom Square, Rustaveli Avenue and Agmashenebeli Avenue, medieval Narikala Fortress, the pseudo-Moorish Opera Theater, and the Georgian National Museum. The climate in Tbilisi mostly ranges from 20 to 32 °C (68 to 90 °F) in the summer and 7 to −1 °C (45 to 30 °F) in the winter.