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Tbilisi
Tbilisi is Georgia's vibrant capital, a city where ancient tradition and modern energy collide at every corner. Perched on the Mtkvari River, it's a place of striking contrasts—Orthodox churches and art-deco facades sit beside Soviet brutalism and cutting-edge galleries, while the Old Town's narrow alleys wind past sulfurous thermal baths and rooftop taverns with views of the Narikala Fortress. There's a theatrical quality to the city, a sense that anything might happen, and the warmth of Georgian hospitality runs through every interaction.
CountryGeorgia
RegionTbilisi
LanguageKA
CurrencyGEL
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