Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #5 in Tbilisi, Georgia

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Tour Facts

Number of sights 7 sights
Distance 2.4 km
Ascend 70 m
Descend 88 m

Experience Tbilisi in Georgia in a whole new way with our self-guided sightseeing tour. This site not only offers you practical information and insider tips, but also a rich variety of activities and sights you shouldn't miss. Whether you love art and culture, want to explore historical sites or simply want to experience the vibrant atmosphere of a lively city - you'll find everything you need for your personal adventure here.

Activities in TbilisiIndividual Sights in Tbilisi

Sight 1: Holy Trinity Cathedral of Tbilisi

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Holy Trinity Cathedral of Tbilisi Original work: As in article Depiction: ModriDirkac / Fair use

The Holy Trinity Cathedral of Tbilisi, commonly known as Sameba, is the main cathedral of the Georgian Orthodox Church located in Tbilisi, the capital of Georgia. Constructed between 1995 and 2004, it is the third-tallest Eastern Orthodox cathedral in the world and one of the largest religious buildings in the world by total area. Sameba is a synthesis of traditional styles dominating the Georgian church architecture at various stages in history and has some Byzantine undertones.

Wikipedia: Holy Trinity Cathedral of Tbilisi (EN)

706 meters / 8 minutes

Sight 2: Saint Karapet Church

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Saint Karapet Church

Saint Karapet Church is an Armenian church now functioning as Georgian Orthodox church in Old Tbilisi, Georgia. It is located between the Chugureti and Avlabari districts.

Wikipedia: Saint Karapet Church, Tbilisi (EN)

619 meters / 7 minutes

Sight 3: Vank Armenian Cathedral Belltower

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Vank Armenian Cathedral Belltower

The Church of the Holy Mother of God of the Mens Monastery, also known as Pashavank was an Armenian Apostolic church in the city of Tbilisi located on the right bank of the Kura River. It was destroyed by the Bolsheviks in 1938.

Wikipedia: Vank Monastery, Tbilisi (EN)

646 meters / 8 minutes

Sight 4: Park of 9th April

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Park of 9th April

April 9 Garden, Division. the upper part of Alexander's Garden, Commune Garden, a garden in the central part of the city; The city's first public recreation park. It is spread on two levels of relieved terrain, in the direction of the right bank of the Mtkvari River northeast of Rustaveli Avenue. Currently, the garden is divided into two parts by R. Tabukashvili Street, the lower part is named after Giorgi Leonidze.

Wikipedia: 9 აპრილის ბაღი (KA)

155 meters / 2 minutes

Sight 5: National Gallery of Georgia

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National Gallery of Georgia

Dimitri Shevardnadze National Gallery – Art Gallery in Tbilisi, part of the Georgian National Museum. The gallery building is an immovable monument to the culture of the category of national importance. Located at 11 Rustaveli Avenue in Tbilisi. Also known among the people as the "Blue Gallery".

Wikipedia: თბილისის სამხატვრო გალერეა (KA)

118 meters / 1 minutes

Sight 6: Kashveti Church of St. George

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Kashveti Church of St. GeorgeKashveti1.jpg: Paata Vardanashvili derivative work: Rabanus Flavus / CC BY 2.0

The Kashveti Church of St. George is a Georgian Orthodox Church in central Tbilisi, located across from the Parliament building on Rustaveli Avenue.

Wikipedia: Kashveti Church (EN)

153 meters / 2 minutes

Sight 7: Georgian Museum of Fine Arts

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Georgian Museum of Fine Arts Georgian Museum of Fine Arts / CC BY-SA 4.0

Georgian Museum of Fine Arts is a private art museum located on the Rustaveli Avenue in Tbilisi, Georgia (country). The construction broke ground in 2013 and is the only building in Georgia built purposely to house art exhibitions. The museum official opening was held on September 26, 2018, while it opened to the public on October 2, 2018. The museum houses over 3500 artworks, created by over 80 artists during the last 70 years. The museum exhibits private art collection of the family of Dr. George (Gia) Jokhtaberidze and Manana Shevardadze, founders of Magticom, the largest telecommunications company in Georgia.

Wikipedia: Georgian Museum of Fine Arts (EN), Website, Facebook

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