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Tbilisi ( Georgian: თბილისი, Russian: Тифлис ), is the capital city of the country of Georgia, lying on the banks of the Mtkvari River. The metropolitan area covers 726 km² (280 mi²) and has a population of approximately 1.5 million (2022).
Tbilisi is the capital, and the largest city in Georgia. It was founded in the 5th century by the Georgian king, Vakhtang Gorgasali. According to legend, when he was hunting, he killed a pheasant which dropped into hot water.
Old Tbilisi is the historic part of the city of Tbilisi, the capital of Georgia. Georgian architecture has been influenced by many civilizations. There are several architectural styles for castles, towers, fortifications and churches.
The following is a timeline of the history of the city of Tbilisi, Georgia . Prior to 13th century. 4th C. CE – Narikala Fortress built. c. 517 – First Sasanian officials with the title marzban ("margrave") take up residence in Tbilisi. [1] 534 CE – Anchiskhati Basilica built (approximate date).
Tbilisi's history is reflected in its architecture, which is a mix of medieval, neoclassical, Beaux Arts, Art Nouveau, Stalinist, and Modern structures. Historically, Tbilisi has been home to people of multiple cultural, ethnic, and religious backgrounds, though it is overwhelmingly Eastern Orthodox Christian.
Old Tbilisi is principally centered on what is commonly referred to as the Tbilisi Historic District, which, due to its significant architectural and urban value, as well as the threat to its survival, was previously listed on the World Monuments Watch (1998, 2000, 2002).
The Holy Trinity Cathedral of Tbilisi ( Georgian: თბილისის წმინდა სამების საკათედრო ტაძარი Tbilisis tsminda samebis sakatedro tadzari ), commonly known as Sameba ( Georgian: სამების ლავრა for Trinity ), is the main cathedral of the Georgian Orthodox Church located in Tbilisi, the capital of Georgia.
