Tbilisi

The capital of Georgia, Tbilisi occupies a gorge of the Kura River at the intersection of Europe and Asia, its old city layered with medieval fortifications, domed sulfur baths, ornate balconied wooden houses, and Eastern Orthodox churches. The Narikala Fortress overlooks the old town from a clifftop, and the Mother of Georgia statue above it provides one of the canonical panoramic views of the cityscape. The Fabrika creative quarter and the art galleries around Rustaveli Avenue reflect a cultural scene that has gained international attention in recent years.