Walking Tour of Tbilisi: Explore Historic Sites and Georgian Culture

Metekhi Church of Assumption was built by the Georgian king St Demetrius II (1278–1284). It was later damaged and restored several times. Under the Russian rule (established in 1801), the church lost its religious purpose and was used as a soldier base. The citadel was demolished in 1819 and replaced by a jail down to the Soviet era (closed in 1938). The statue of King Vakhtang Gorgasali by the sculptor Elguja Amashukeli was erected in 1961.

Narikala Fortress was established in the 4th century as a Sasanian citadel called Shuris-tsikhe (Invidious Fort). It was considerably expanded by King David the Builder (1089–1125). The Mongols renamed it Narin Qala ("Little Fortress"). Most of extant fortifications date from the 16th-17th centuries. In 1827, the fortress was damaged by an earthquake. Guests can enjoy old fortress and great views of Tbilisi.

After exploring Narikala Fortress, you will visit Sulfur Bath and Leghvtakhevi Waterfall. Sulfur Bath are thermal springs that come from the ground contain sulphur (40°-50°C). Sulfur baths treat skin problem, dry scalp, arthritic joints, digestion problems and insomnia. After sulfur baths, you will visit Love Lock Bridge and Leghvtakhevi Waterfall, which flows from a botanical garden of Tbilisi.

Rezo Gabriadze born in 1936 is a theatre and film director, writer, painter and sculptor. Found theatre in 1981. Clock tower was added in 2011. On the hour, a window opens and a mannequin of an angel strikes the bell. Below the clock, a screen opens and shows the circle of life: boy meets girl, marriage, childbirth and funeral.

Bridge of Peace was opened in 2010 (150m) and has a marine animal design. Designed by Italian architect Michele De Lucchi, who also designed Presidential Palace and Ministry of Internal Affairs of Georgia.