Tbilisi

Tbilisi (Georgian თბილისი) — formerly known by its old Turkish name Tiflis — is the capital city of the country Georgia, located on the shore of Kura (Mtkvari) river, at {{coor dm|41|43|N|44|47|E|}}. The city covers an area of 350 km² (135 square miles) and has more than 1.345 million inhabitants.

Landmarks

In Tbilisi there are the parliament and government of Georgia, several universities, Tbilisi State Conservatoire, Tbilisi State Opera Theatre, Shota Rustaveli State Academic Theatre, Marjanishvili State Academic Theatre, many state museums, the National Public Library of the Parliament of Georgia, the National Bank of Georgia and other important institutions.

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Parliament - Government - Tbilisi State Conservatoire - Tbilisi State Opera Theatre - Shota Rustaveli State Academic Theatre - Marjanishvili State Academic Theatre - National Public Library of the Parliament of Georgia - National Bank of Georgia

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In Tbilisi exists also Narikala fortress (4th century-17th century AD), Church of Anchiskhati (6th century, built up in the 16th century), Sioni Cathedral (8th century, later rebuilt), Church of Metekhi (13th century), etc.

Related Topics:
Narikala fortress - Church of Anchiskhati - Sioni Cathedral - Church of Metekhi

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