The ornate white facade of the Rustaveli National Theatre, a 19th-century building in Rococo style with a balcony and tall arched windows The white facade of the Rustaveli National Theatre on a sunny day, with two people riding mopeds in front of the building

Shota Rustaveli State Academic Theatre, Tbilisi

The Shota Rustaveli State Academic Theatre (Georgian: შოთა რუსთაველის სახელობის სახელმწიფო აკადემიური თეატრი, Shota Rustavelis Sakhelobis Sakhelmtsipo Ak’ademiuri Teat’ri), commonly known as the Rustaveli Theatre, is the largest and one of the oldest theaters in Georgia. A cornerstone of the nation’s cultural life, it is located on the iconic Rustaveli Avenue in Tbilisi, and its […]

An ornate interior shot of the Tbilisi Opera and Ballet Theatre with gold balconies, a large chandelier, and a stage with a red curtain and mural The ornate exterior of the Tbilisi Opera and Ballet Theatre with a yellow and striped facade, arched windows, and decorative lanterns The ornate front facade of the Tbilisi Opera and Ballet Theatre with Moorish architectural details, arched windows, and a central entryway The ornate interior staircase of the Tbilisi Opera and Ballet Theatre with a mosaic ceiling and a large, hanging chandelier

Tbilisi Opera and Ballet Theatre

The Tbilisi Opera and Ballet Theatre (Georgian: თბილისის ოპერისა და ბალეტის სახელმწიფო აკადემიური თეატრი, Tbilisis op’erisa da balet’is sakhelmts’ipo ak’ademiuri teat’ri), officially named after the great Georgian composer Zakaria Paliashvili, is a cultural cornerstone of Georgia and one of the oldest opera houses in Eastern Europe. Located on the main thoroughfare of Rustaveli Avenue, its […]

An aerial view of Tbilisi with the Kura River, a modern bridge, and cable cars moving through the city skyline Aerial view of Tbilisi city with a cable car cabin suspended over rooftops, showing the Mtkvari River, bridges, and distant mountains under an overcast sky.

Tbilisi Cable Car

The Tbilisi Cable Car (Georgian: საბაგირო, Sabagiro) is a modern and popular aerial tramway that offers a quick, scenic, and breathtaking ride from Rike Park in the city center to the historic Narikala Fortress and the towering Mother of Georgia statue. Since its re-opening in 2012, it has become one of Tbilisi’s most beloved attractions, […]

A red and black funicular car on a steep track with the city of Tbilisi and forested hills in the background A red and black funicular car on a steep track, with a panoramic view of the Tbilisi city skyline and mountains in the background The Tbilisi Funicular car arriving at a station, with a staircase leading down and green trees visible in the background

Tbilisi Funicular

The Tbilisi Funicular (Georgian: თბილისის ფუნიკულიორი, Tbilisis Funikuliori) is one of Tbilisi’s most iconic and historic attractions, providing a scenic and convenient way to ascend to the top of Mtatsminda Mountain. It is a mountain-cable railway that connects the central city to the Mtatsminda Plateau, which is home to a large amusement park and a […]