Tbilisi
Georgia
- Safety rating
- 8.5/10
- Best time to visit
- May–June and September–October offer warm, comfortable weather, while July–August can be hot and winters chilly.
- Population
- 1.2M
Overview
Tbilisi, Georgia's atmospheric capital, tumbles across the hills above the Mtkvari River with sulphur bathhouses, cobbled old-town lanes, and bold contemporary architecture. A buzzing wine and café scene and warm hospitality make it one of the Caucasus's most beloved cities.
Top attractions
Don't miss Narikala Fortress, the sulphur baths of Abanotubani, Old Tbilisi's lanes, and the Holy Trinity Cathedral.
Getting around
A cheap metro, buses, and ride-hailing app Bolt make travel easy, while the old town and Rustaveli are walkable. A cable car climbs to Narikala Fortress.