City at the crossroads of cultures
Tbilisi is a city that has changed over the centuries, while retaining its unique character. Its streets to- day represent a combination of European elegance and Cauca- sian tradition. The old part of Tbi- lisi is recognisable for the wooden balconies that hang over narrow streets. Houses here are often pa- inted in pastel tones, and intersper- sed between them are small chur - ches, courtyards and cafés. Rising above the city is the citadel of Nari- kala Fortress, which provides views over the meandering Mtkvari (Ku- ra) River. The city's name is derived from the Georgian word for warm, which is a direct reference to the natural sulp- huric hot springs of the Abanotu- bani district. The brick-domed bat- hs located here have been in use for centuries and are among the city’s oldest gathering places. This city is also known for its strong wine tradi - tion. Georgia is often described as one of the cradles of viticulture, wi - th a tradition of winemaking that da - tes back more than eight thousand years. Many wines are still fermen - ted in large clay vessels known as qvevri that are buried underground.
Gruzija se smatra kolevkom vinarstva sa tradicijom dugom 8.000 godina Georgia is considered the cradle of winemaking, with an 8,000-year tradition
The modern Tbilisi doesn’t shy away from its contrasts. Here modern bridges and galleries stand alongsi- de medieval churches, while restau - rants serve traditional dishes like khachapuri – bread filled with chee - se – and spicy stews. This combi - nation of the old and the new ma - kes Tbilisi one of those cities that aren’t revealed through its intere- sting sights, but through its unique atmosphere. It is enough to spend an afternoon wandering its streets to understand why visitors often stay longer than they’d planned.
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