THE CAPITAL OF GEORGIA TBILISI LURES WITH ART&HISTORY
Georgia is a small country with enormous growth potential. Before the pandemic, the country was growing strongly, especially the travel industry had breathtaking growth rates. 2020 was a difficult year for global tourism, also for Georgia. By 2021, things were already looking up again, and strongly so. And since ITB 2023 has an exciting partner country, Georgia, which is unknown to most Europeans, the figures for 2023 may lead to an unprecedented rush of visitors. Holidaymakers from all over the world are now starting to find out - about small yet exotic Georgia and Tbilisi, situated along the river "KURA".
(firmenpresse) - THE COUNTRY THE SIZE OF BAVARIA HAS TANGIBLE UNIQUE SELLING POINTS:
The geographically favourable location between Europe and Asia, the very simple entry rules (Europeans get a stamp in their passport and are allowed to stay for one year), also advantageous is the hospitable immigration policy and climatically pleasant general conditions, a quite passable infrastructure, a very sympathetic tax and entry policy and Georgia s good cuisine already prompted more and more people from Europe to take a closer look at this country since 2019. A surprising number of Europeans (especially Swiss, Austrians and Germans) have moved to Georgia - or are still planning to move. Not all people in the country speak English. Communication works quite well with hands and feet or sometimes the internet. The whole country looks like a mixture of different European Mediterranean regions, Batumi s old town or the Oldtown of Tbilisi make visitors think of Greece, or a bit of Antalya or Ibiza. An expert of the country s tourism authorities says: "Geographically, we are in the Near East, but everything seems very European. And we Georgians are very hospitable..., have a rich culture and have been cultivating wine for over 8000 years."
VERY LIVELY ART & CULTURE SCENE IN TBILISI
Lots of art to see. In the old town we met authors of two well-known Georgian artists, Temuri Kuliani, who has completed three courses of study and integrates his knowledge as a painter and engineer in great works. Also important is the watercolour specialist Giorgi Alkhazishvili, both together run a gallery worth seeing: the "ART SALON STUDIO KON-TIKI", https://www.facebook.com/kontikiintbilisi/photos/.
HAND-KNOTTED CARPETS MADE IN GEORGIA
In Europe, handmade carpets from Persia - or Turkey - have become well-known. What hardly anyone knows outside their own country: beautiful carpets have also been meticulously handmade in Georgia for centuries. Some of these works of art take two years to complete. A visit to the "Caucasian Carpets Gallery" in the old town of Tbilisi is highly recommended. In a building that is perhaps three hundred years old, carpets up to 200 years old are exhibited. The special feature: they can also be bought at prices that are favourable by European standards, see also: www.origincarpets.com. The friendly director Manana Arkania of the carpet & weaving exhibition speaks good English and can tell amazing details about each carpet.
GEORGIAN ARCHITECTS ARE COURAGEOUS
The people are creative and eager to change Tbilisi, certainly with positive effect. Old buildings from the last centuries are being preserved and gradually renovated - and next to them, the most modern building facades are being created, an interesting mix of old and new. Fortunately, Georgia does not seem to be as destructive as Cologne, for example: there, after the Second World War, terrible sacrileges and building sins took place on buildings of the last 400 years that had not been destroyed and were historically significant.
GEORGIA S CAPITAL: PLEASANT PEOPLE, VERY INTERNATIONAL
The author has now been travelling in the country for almost five weeks and has not seen a single soul wearing a mask. Everything seems very relaxed. Tbilisi is a melting pot of peoples - but it all seems very harmonious and peaceful. First impression of Tbilisi in winter: cold (-2C to 7C), but still bewitchingly beautiful. Batumi in the west of the country is much warmer, but the economic and political centre is still in Tbilisi.
LET S LOOK AT THE CAPITAL OF GEORGIA
For romantics, the metropolis in the mountains of the South Caucasus looks like something out of a Gothic fairy tale. A deep valley provides the backdrop for colourful towers from all eras, cobblestone streets and old buildings with magnificent facades and a booming and creative art scene, while warm Georgian hospitality permeates the mix of modern and traditional restaurants serving local and international specialities. And above all, excellent Georgian wines. No wonder: wine has been grown on the territory of present-day Georgia for over 8000 (!) years.
HISTORY ADVENTURE - A TRIP TO THE FOUNDING PERIOD OF TBILISI AROUND 1500 YEARS AGO
The exact origins of the city of Tbilisi, the capital and largest city of Georgia, are not known. Historians and archologists assume that it was founded in the 5th century AD. According to legend, the city was founded by King Vakhtang Gorgasali, who named it Tbilisi, meaning "warm place", because of the natural hot springs in the area. The city has been an important cultural and economic centre for centuries and has been ruled by various kingdoms and empires over the years, including the Persians, Arabs, Mongols and Ottomans.
In the Middle Ages, Tbilisi was a very important trading centre for merchants between the areas of present-day Europe and, for example, ancient Persia. There were large caravanserais in the city centre, one of the most famous of which was housed, for example, in today s History Museum Tblisi. There were hotel rooms, and food and drink were also provided. Horses and carts could rest or be exchanged if necessary. A real industry developed around the travellers and traders. Money also came into the town, and you can still see that today in the beautiful façades of many an ancient building.
In the 19th century, Tbilisi became the capital of the Russian-controlled Georgian Republic and later of the Soviet Socialist Republic of Georgia. Today, Tbilisi is a vibrant metropolis and a major tourist destination known for its rich history, architecture and cultural heritage.
MORE AND MORE TRAVELLERS COME TO TBILISI
The city is multifaceted and therefore it is no wonder that more and more tourists are travelling to Tbilisi. Travellers come from all over the world, and Tbilisi airport is served daily by numerous airlines. The infrastructure of Tbilisi is constantly being improved. For the reasons mentioned above, it is only too understandable that more and more people are moving to Georgia.
GREAT HOTEL CONCEPTS ATTRACT PEOPLE TO THE CAPITAL, E.G. THE BOUTIQUE HOTEL HOUSE HOTEL OLD TOWN WITH IT S EXCELLENT BAR AND RESTAURANT BLUX FOX, WHICH OPENED IN 2022.
The House Hotel or also known as Blue Fox boutique hotel in Old Tbilisi is located in the heart of Tbilisi, right next to the medieval churches and atmospheric traditional houses with decorative balconies for which the city is famous. The 17 very well-appointed boutique rooms are located in a historic building in the capital s old town. The rooms are uniquely designed to preserve the cultural heritage. They are decorated with custom-made murals hand-painted by local artist Musya Qeburia. Genuine old Georgian carpets, parquet flooring, Italian bathroom designer utensils, a dignified décor let guests slip into a feel-good atmosphere.
The operators of the designer boutique hotel pay a lot of attention to detail:
- Safe can be used free of charge in the rooms
- Curtains in the sleeping area are light-proof and really thick
- The "Do not disturb" / "Please clean room" sign is made of wood
- A coffee/tea maker with capsules can be used by guests free of charge.
- The king size bed has thick fluffy pillows and a plump warm luxury blanket
- In the bathroom there is underfloor heating and great smelling soap from dispensers
- In the beautifully designed bathroom, guests will find two toothbrush sets and a scented skin cream, among other things
- The reception is a beautiful desk and the arriving guest feels immediately welcomed
- Everything is extravagantly designed and shows that the founders of the Blue Fox Boutique Hotel, which only opened in 2022, have travelled a lot themselves.
- The home hotel s own restaurant Blue Fox Restaurants bring the gastronomy to the top with the great terrace and the goodness of the food.
Future Tbilisi guests can find more information here:
https://househotels.com/hotels/index.php?id=72
An interesting video shows in 60 Seconds how nice is this Boutique Hotel (copyright GT):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MTkJqtGBi3g
My conclusion after a week in the Georgian capital:
Tbilisi is definitely worth a visit! The Boutique House Hotel with the excellent Blue Fox Restaurant is also definitely a highlight in the old town of Tbilisi. The surroundings are also extremely varied and inspiring. Churches from the last centuries and the beautiful river KURA and all kinds of museums and exhibitions make the heart of every culture lover beat faster. Even in winter, it is extremely interesting to look around the museums here in Tbilisi, which are not particularly busy. For example, the Tbilisi History Museum (historical museum about the history of Tbilisi) is worth a visit, and there, in this museum with artefacts from the Middle Ages to the modern age, there is also a wine museum that portrays the 8,000-year history of Georgian wine-growing in the country in more detail. There is a lot to see and discover. Definitely an exciting destination with a very European touch, geographically located in the Near East. Ideal time to visit: April, May and June, July and August are very warm, September-early November. But even over Christmas there is much to discover and the atmosphere is festive. Christian traditions are still upheld here. For the authors, this is another aspect that speaks for Georgia...
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