Georgia

Hello everyone. I would like to introduce you to my stunning country- Georgia, which is located in Caucasus, the crossroads of Asia and Europe.

Why should one visit Georgia?

Georgia is still unknown country to many people. But you must taste Delicious cuisine, see amazing places and meet the most hospitable people in the world! Georgians believe  "a guest is sent from God" and they do everything to make you welcomed and feel as much comfortable as you can. If you spend your vacation in Georgia, it would be unforgettable!

Food and wine

Georgian cuisine is unique, there is no doubt nothing compares to it. If you tried, you would admire. ''Every Georgian dish a poems''- the words are belongs to famous Russian poet Alexander Pushkin. The most popular dishes are Khachapuri, Khinkali and Mtsvadi. The Georgian Mtsvadi made outdoors.

Our dishes are gorgerous with Georgian wine. Georgia is the oldest wine producing region. Archeologist excavated 8000 years old village, where there is an evidence of grape wine-making. There are some important grape varietals: Saperavi, Mtsvane, Ojaleshi, Rkatsiteli. If you want to gather grapes, you can come in September and participate in Rtveli. Rtveli is a traditional process, to pick up grapes harvest and make wine. I have been in Lagodekhi, Kakheti regionand I as involved in the traditional vintage and rural harvest. 

Unique language and script

Our language is Georgian, which belongs to Kartvelian language group and our alphabets is among the only 14 existing script in the world. Georgian language is the only spoken in Georgia. Georgian alphabet dates back to the 5th century. Alphabets has 33 letters. If you want to come here, you may know our greeting: gamarjoba-hello (გამარჯობა)

Transport

Traffic congestion is a really big problem in Georgia, especially in Tbilisi. So that, I recommend to use public transport or small vehicle such as scooters and bicycles. You have to use several transport. First, if you want to use public transport, you can purchase Metroman Card, which costs 2 Lari. Bus- we have several colours of buses. The most comfortable is blue and green. Yellow ones are old. You can take Metroman card and pay 50 Tetri (0.5 Lari) per person. Metro- metro is the best transport, if you want cheap and fast way. You can also avoid traffic jams. Per journey costs 50 Tetri (0,5 Lari). We have 2 lines: Akmeteli-Varketili and Saburtalo line. Mini yellow yellow bus- little bus, which costs 80 Tetri(0,8 Lari). If you like comfort, you can rent car or scooter. But it's better to rent scooters, because we always have traffic jams. Also we have a ropeway railway called Funicular, connecting Chonkadze street to Mtatsminda Park. Funicular has 3 stops: at the center of Tbilisi, the panthenon and the mountain. Fee stands from 2 to 3 Laris, it's depends on time. 

Tbilisi

Tbilisi is the capital city of Georgia. It is the biggest, multicultural, multiethnic, ancient city, lying on the banks of Kura river. It was found in the 5th century. Tbilisi is a heart and soul of Georgia. So, I'm going to talk about Tbilisi seesights:
Narikala Fortress- it's an old and popular Fortress overlooking Tbilisi and Kura river. It was established in the 4th century. It offers superb, fascinating views, St Nicolas Church and castle. Then you can go down in botanical garden. You can't miss this place and have to climb this stunning place. You will take wonderful photos up from there. Entrance is free.
Sulphur baths are located in Abanotubani district of Tbilisi. This place offers historic batthouses with pools of hot, surfur-richwater, with optional private rooms and massage. There are 10 bathhouses. It is the best for your skin and helps up with insomnia, digestive system problems and rheumatoid joints. It's necessary to mention that the name of Tbilisi comes from it, as Tbilisi means a warm place in Georgian language. It all happened when Vakhtang Gorgasali (Georgian King) found a sulphur spring and began to build a new city across.
Holy Trinity cathedral of Tbilisi commonly known as Sameba, which is the 101 high, the highest church in Georgia and the third one Eastern Orthodox cathedral in the world. It is located in Avlabari, old Tbilisi. You can go there using the metro Station "Avlabari". Near to Sameba, you can go to "Lagidze water" and taste delicious Khachapuri and drink fizzy water.
If you like gardens, you have to go at Tbilisi botanical garden and Gardenia Shevardnadze. In the botanical garden, you can see an amazing waterfall. The entrance fee costs 2 Lari. Gardenia Shevardnadze is a place, you can see and buy decorative flowers and plants. You can have a photoshoot or eat healthy meals in the little cafe.
Mtatsminda- meaning of the word is holy mountain. It is located up on 77 meters height overlooking Tbilisi. It is the highest part of the city. If you want a wonderful view, tasty meals and Attractions, it's the best choice. First you have togo to Rustaveli avenue and you'll have to take bus number 90 and 124 or by funicar. It takes 15-20 minutes. Funicular has 3 stops: at the center of Tbilisi, the panthenon and the mountain. Fee stands from 2 to 3 Laris, it's depends on time.
There are many attractions. it's amusing if you are with children or even all alone. You have to purchase the card of this park, which costs 1 Lari and per attraction costs 1-5 Lari. The most popular attraction is Ferris wheel, which is the highest point. 

There are club underweel, wedding hall and tv broadcasting too.
There are the funicular restoran complex, which is simply luxury and magnificent place. Without doubt, you have a chance to taste delicious Georgian cuisine.

The Bridge of Peace- this is a modern architecture masterpieces and lays over the Kura river, which is 150 Metre. Thebridge was designed by Italian architect Michele De Lucci and was opened in 2010. This bow-shaped pedestrian bridge is made of glassand steel with trousands of LED lights, which switched before sunset. 

Kartlis Deda (Mother of Georgia) is a statue, the woman is holding a cup of wine and sword. It's a symbol of Georgian mother/warrior who offers wine to her friends and her guests and a sword to the enemies. 

East Point- if you like  shopping and entertainment centers, this place is for you. Tbilisi's new shopping and entertainment destination. This place offers more than 150 clothing, shoes and accessories shops. You can also enjoy in the cinema and have a meal too.

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