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What to do and see in Tbilisi, Georgia: The Best Historic Sites
Tbilisi (English: /təbɪˈliːsi, təˈbɪlɪsi/ tə-bih-LEE-see, tə-BIL-ih-see; Georgian: თბილისი [tʰbilisi] ( listen)), in some countries also still named by its pre-1936 international designation Tiflis (/ˈtɪflɪs/ TIF-liss), is the capital and the largest city of Georgia, lying on the banks of the Kura River with a population of approximately 1.5 million people. Founded in the 5th century AD by Vakhtang I of Iberia, since then Tbilisi served as the capital of various Georgian kingdoms and republics. Between 1801 and 1917, then part of the Russian Empire, Tbilisi was the seat of the Imperial Viceroy, governing both Southern and Northern Caucasus.
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1. Chapel of Saint David
2. Tabor Monastery of the Transformation
3. Sachino Palace
4. Parliament of Georgia
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At the very beginning of Tbilisi's affluent "Rustaveli Avenue", almost in front of the "Georgian National Museum", stands the former "House of Government". Built in the traditional Georgian architectural style, its monumental arcade - splendidly lit in the evenings - catches all passerby attention. It was built between 1933 and 1938, as a project of architects Viktor Kokorin and Giorgi Lezhava. Later on, around 1946 and 1953, the building was enlarged by architect Vladimer Nasaridge. The building was severely damaged during the 1991/1992 military coup and, after restoration, it started to house the "Parliament of Georgia" in 1997. It is normally not opened to visitors, but you can make nice pictures from the outside, principally in the evenings, with all its lights on. Enjoy!
5. Tbilisi Wall Ruins
6. Karmir Avetaran
7. Vorontsov Palace
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