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Old Tbilisi: On a hill, in the shadow of the medieval castle Narikala (4th century) and the national symbol of Mother Georgia, lies the Old Town with its unique Eurasian architecture. Its winding alleys with the beautiful churches, houses with traditional wooden balconies and inner courtyards, the picturesque cafés, create an atmospheric scenery. 
Address: Erekle's St, Tbilisi

Abanotubani: The lively district of Baths (Abanotubani), on the edge of the old city, has its own unique history. There you can marvel the beautiful red-brick dome buildings housing the famous underground sulphur springs of the area. It is said that their healing properties have been praised both by Alexander Dumas and Pushkin.
Address: Abano Street, Tbilisi

Aerial Cable Car: The aerial cable car crossing Kura river is a unique experience. The panoramic view of the city and the valley from the cabin will be unforgettable.

Georgian National Museum: Fully renovated as of 2011, the leading archaeological and folklore museum of Georgia portrays the progress of the country from the Bronze Age to the early 20th century, with priceless treasures. Among them, the fantastic collection of golden and silver forged jewellery, dating back to the 8th century B.C. and the kingdom of Ancient Colchis, stands out.
Address: 3/10 Shota Rustaveli Avenue, Tbilisi, www.museum.ge

National Gallery: Fully renovated as of 2011, the most important art museum of the country hosts painting exhibitions of significant Georgian artists, from the 4th century to this day. The main attraction of the museum is the extensive collection of works of famous primitivism painter, Niko Pirosmani. 
Address: 11 Rustaveli Avenue, Tbilisi, www.museum.ge

State Silk Museum: Everything you would like to know on silk production in Georgia, from the different types of silk-worms to fabric dyeing techniques, are presented in this marvellous theme museum. 
Address: 6 Tsabadze Street, 0112 Tbilisi, www.silkmuseum.ge

National Botanical Gardens of Georgia: The Botanical Gardens of Tbilisi were established in 1845, in the Royal Gardens and are a leisurely walk favourite for locals, especially in the summer. Their collection includes 4,500 flora species from Georgia and the world, while the main attraction is a wonderful park with natural waterfalls. 
Address: Dzveli Tbilisi

Narikala Fortress: If you look up you will see Narikala fortress (founded in the 4th century A.D.), overseeing Old Tbilisi. Use the cable car to easily reach the walls of the fortress, and at the same time, enjoy an impressive city panorama. Narikala fortress and St. Nicolas Church, located inside the fortress, were destroyed in the early 19th century by a strong explosion, but in the 1990s were restored.
Address: Orbiri St., Tbilisi

Old Parliament Building: The old building of the Georgian Parliament (and, for decades, headquarters of Soviet administration in Georgia) is a significant example of Soviet-style architecture and a historical landmark of Tbilisi, as it was the centre of critical events, such as the hunger strikes of dissidents in 1989, the declaration of Georgia's independence in 1991 and the Revolution of the Roses in 2003. 
Address: 8 Shota Rustaveli Ave, Tbilisi 0118

Mother Georgia: The statue of “Mother Georgia” (Kartlis Deda), standing in front of the castle walls cannot but be remarkable, as it is a 20m high giant statue of a woman. The whitewashed female figure, holding a sword in one hand and a glass of wine in the other, symbolises the country itself: Georgia fights its enemies with the sword and welcomes its friends with wine.
Address: Sololaki St, Tbilisi

The most commercial streets in Tbilisi are the majestic Rustaveli Avenue and the area around Freedom Square. Luxurious neighbourhood Vake is famous for its expensive shops, from famous designer boutiques to luxury home brands. 

You will find souvenir shops scattered everywhere in the city, but if you want to experience the authentic bazaar atmosphere, head to Dry Bridge Market, by the river. It operates on an everyday basis and it is one of the best spots in the city to buy jewellery, antiques, old swords, musical instruments and electronics. Any typical Georgian memorabilia is worth buying, such as a Kantsi (a traditional wine drinking horn), a Papakhi (large wool fluffy hat), handmade knives and various products made of felt. On the left bank, Bazroba market sells everything from food to clothes. 

Just outside town, Tbilisi Mall Shopping Centre is the first and only west-type mall operating in the city, with a multitude of local and international brands.

Georgia is a country with rich culinary culture and its discovery alone is one of the most important travelling experiences in Tbilisi. Georgians are passionate about wine and food and dining is every time a cross between ritual and feast. Before visiting any of the numerous international or European cuisine restaurants of the city, make sure you try - even once - the exceptional local delicacies. Try Khinkali (pastry pouches filled with meat), Pkhali (spinach and walnuts dip with pomegranate on the side), Khachapuri (the Georgian version of cheese pie), Mtsvadi (pork skewer), Kababi (finely chopped and spicy meat on skewer), satsivi (creamy walnut sauce). And, of course, you should try one of the famous wines of the area. 

As for night-life, the city has endless options in bars of all types, from live bar with jazz music to lounge bar-restaurants, which are also the most popular. Clubbing culture is not particularly developed in Tbilisi, but there are some interesting spots for clubbing fans.

• Art Gene Festival: The popular folklore tradition festival on the Georgian calendar is celebrated every July in Tbilisi with a seven-days musical fiesta in the Open-Air Ethnographic Museum of the city. The program includes concerts and ethno-jam sessions and celebrates every aspect of national folklore, from cooking and traditional art to crafts.  
• Tbilisoba: Wine is an important element of Georgian culture and every new harvest is a reason for party, in the streets of Tbilisi centre. Merchants from every corner of the country prepare their stalls with wine, foods and handicrafts everywhere in the city, while a series of cultural events trigger the start of the fair. The program includes concerts, dance and martial arts in the streets, puppetry, chess tournaments and much more. 
• Tbilisi International Festival of Theatre: Every year, in early autumn and for ten days, Tbilisi hosts some of the most innovative drama performances from Europe and Asia, in the framework of what is the top cultural event of the sort in Caucasus. Theatre, dance, exhibitions, workshops and master classes make up a program of international acclaim with the participation of leading directors and groups from countries such as Germany, Finland, Poland, Argentina and more.

Getting to and from the airport

Aegean Airlines lands on Tbilisi International Airport, 14.5 km south-east of the capital, Tbilisi. This is a modern and easy-to-go-around airport providing all necessary facilities to today's traveller. Here you will find duty free shops, restaurants, cafés, banks, foreign exchange offices, ATMs and free Wi-Fi.

The easiest and cheapest way to get to the city centre is to take the train connecting the ultramodern Airport Railway Station with the Central Railway Station of the city. The journey takes 20 minutes. There are two trains departing from the airport, one in the morning at 08.55 and one in the afternoon at 18.05. City bus No 37 also connects the airport with the city centre in 35-40 minutes.