City Information
Tourist Information
As well as being the capital city, Tbilisi is a major economic and cultural centre of Georgia. Its territory reaches now more than 350 sq. kilometres, and it's population - almost 1,5 millions. Besides Georgians, it includes Armenians, Russians, Azerbaijanians, Byelorussians, Estoni ans, Kurds, more than 80 nationalities in all. The new residental districts are connected with the city centre and one another by the underground, bus, trolleybus routes and by the cable-car and tram lines.
Places of Interest
Georgian Academy of Sciences
Founded in 1941, is made up of 9 sections consisting of 42 research institutes. Altogecher it has over 110 research establishments in the city, with more than 20,000 staff.
Rustaveli Avenue
Is a "theatrical"street in Tbilisi. Three of city's long-established theatres are situated here. These are: the Griboyedov Russian Drama Theatre (founded in 1845), the Rustaveli Theatre (founded in 1921) and the Paliashvili Opera House (founded in 1851). Walking from Rustaveli Square you will see the Great Hall of the Georgian Philarmonia, built in 1969-71, it has been acknowledged as one of the finest public buildings since the Second World War.
The festival of Tbilisi
Tbilisoba is celebrated every year, last sunday of October. Fall in Georgia (like in many other countries) is the most rich season. This is a time of harvest, making new vines. According to an old tradition most weddings in Georgia are celebrated this time. And all this, of course, with accompaniment of songs, dances, jokes.
That's why during the last week of October tbilisians are waiting for guests and preparing concert and dance halls. Many concerts are given under open air that day.The streets are decorated, old districts of Tbilisi restored. Every region of Georgia will be represented on this festival and will have it's own corner in Tbilisi - typical for it houses, nature products, songs and other features. This colorful pageant vividly conveys the character of the city and entire Georgia.
