GEORGIA: D.I.Y CITY TOUR IN TBILISI
This is my second trip to visit another part of Caucasus
Region, the first one was in Armenia.
I had no expectations how this trip will going to happen as
I didn’t do a lot of research about the country. However, I knew Tbilisi was such a
charming city people were always had a warm welcome in
every guest.
To start our city tour, first we went to Rike Park which is eight minutes walk from our hotel.
To start our city tour, first we went to Rike Park which is eight minutes walk from our hotel.
Rike Park
(fronting the Bridge of Peace) which is popular among visitor, the park is one
of the newest modern public recreational area in Tbilisi.
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| Concert Hall/ Exhibition Center and the Presidential Office on top. |
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| Bridge of Peace |
After exploring the park we headed to cable car station (probably rike park was our starting point to go up to
Narikala Fortress)
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| Narikala Fortress |
We rode the cable car which is the fastest and easy access
right out of Rike Park to Narikala Fortress. Throughout Narikala Fortress, you'll found the spectacular
views towards Tbilisi Old Town.
We went then to St.
Nicolas church which is the left side on the lower court.
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| St. Nicholas Church (inside fortress complex) |
A view point from St. Nicholas church you'll see the sulfur bath district. The fortress consist two walled section on a steep hill between the Sulphur baths and the botanical garden.
Going down from St Nicholas we continued walking, we stopped at Citadel restaurant to have our lunch, we then ended up to Tbilisi Old Town. The old town was line with cafes, shisha bar, wine shops, small restaurants and the architecture is mix of ancient and modern style. |
| Tbilisi Old Town |
Note: Rike park and Tbilisi old town were about 8mins far by walk.
(still not tired of walking) From Old town to Freedom - Liberty square / Rustaveli avenue
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| Liberty Square |
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| Big Bicycle from Rustaveli Avenue |
From Rustaveli avenue to Funicular
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| Outside of Tiflis Funicular Building Station |
Funicular complex known one of the most important places in
Tbilisi with its significant history.
Upon boarding on the train you will be taken to Mtatsminda
(800metres above the city). From train you can enjoy the spectacular panoramic
view of whole Tbilisi.
This three story building was considered a favorite place
for locals and guests which combines highest quality of food and drinks.
We did a little walk around funicular complex and we went to Mtatsminda amusement park, also from Mtatsminda you can ride on the biggest
Ferris Wheel perched on the edge of the hill. ( I’ll be posting Mtatsminda on my next entry)
Back to Old Town to have our dinner at I 💗 Tbilisi, a famous restaurant for travelers.
We also tried Wine Tasting to end the day.
4 comments
Hi. You did this itinerary all by yourself? No tour guide?
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