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Tbilisi
A City Literally Named After its "Hot Tub" Roots
The word Tbilisi comes from the Georgian word tbili, which means "warm." According to local legend, King Vakhtang Gorgasali was hunting in the 5th century when his falcon and a pheasant both fell into a natural hot spring. The King was so impressed by the healing, steaming waters that he decided to build the capital right there.
Tbilisi
The 8,000-Year-Old "Wine Cellar" Under Every Street
Most people think of France or Italy for wine, but Georgia is the cradle of viticulture, with archaeological evidence of winemaking dating back 8,000 years. In Tbilisi, wine culture is so deep that it’s not unusual to find ancient qvevri (giant clay vessels buried underground) still hidden beneath the floors of modern-day cafes and apartments.
Tbilisi
The "Italian Courtyards" That Aren’t Italian
Wander into any old residential building in Sololaki or Chugureti, and you’ll find "Italian Courtyards." These are shared outdoor spaces with wraparound wooden balconies where neighbors hang laundry, drink wine together, and trade gossip. Interestingly, they aren't Italian at all—the name likely came from the communal, cinematic feel of the spaces that reminded locals of old Italian films.
Batumi
A "Walking" Love Story on the Shore
Right on the shoreline stands Ali and Nino, a giant metal sculpture of a man and a woman. Every 10 minutes, the two 8-meter-tall figures slowly move toward each other, passing through one another to symbolize a tragic love story where two souls can meet but never truly stay together.
Batumi
The Botanical Garden Where 9 Worlds Meet