Traveling to neighboring countries, do not miss the beautiful Georgia. The cities of Georgia, the list of which includes sixty-two names, are beautiful in their own way. An ancient country whose culture is interesting, beautiful customs, a warm sea and many springs, mountains and endless fields - this is Georgia.
Main city
The capital of which Georgia is proud is the city of Tbilisi. "Warm source" - so its name is translated. Many attribute its origin to a legend which tells us that in the fifth century, king Vakhtang Gorgosal hunted in the forests where the capital is now located. He shot a pheasant, and he fell from a height into a hot key and welded alive. At the place where the bird fell, it was ordered to build an incredibly beautiful city. Now there is a quarter of baths.
Tbilisi is famous for its ancient beauty (many streets are truly ancient) and, of course, a large number of warm springs. These keys are healing, in order to bathe in them, entire queues gather here. People from all over the world come to plunge into the warm, healing water.
The first references to Tbilisi were found in ancient Roman writings, and in the historical center of the city, scientists unearthed thermal baths, where once upon a time, in the first and second centuries, human hands created entire pools and laid out mosaics for their beauty. This proves that Tbilisi is one of the oldest cities remaining on the surface of the earth, and life in it continues.
Hospitable people
The people of Georgia are very hospitable. If you came here for the first time and don’t know where to go, what to see and where to start, feel free to contact the locals for help. The most interesting excursions will be organized for you, where the tour operator will not even think to lead. You will be able to hear local legends and fairy tales, to see firsthand and even participate in some rites and traditions.
Georgians are proud of their country and their origin, honor their ancestors, respect the elderly, observe customs. If you were invited to visit, do not refuse, in Georgia they like to welcome guests, and rejection is perceived as an insult. In the house of the Georgians you will be fed with real national dishes, which you will not be able to try in any restaurant anymore, they will get you some delicious best home-made wines, and tell your stories. You will leave with a sea of impressions, dreaming of coming to Georgia again, where there are already good friends, almost friends who will gladly meet you again and receive you.
Cities of Georgia: Must-Have List
Here you are in Georgia. Or just going to go to this beautiful state. What cities to go to Georgia? Their list is long, each has its own history and sights.
Of course, in Tbilisi. But the capital should not stop, there is no less famous and beautiful city of Batumi. The port city, towering on the Black Sea, is the most visited by tourists. Batumi acquired the name that is familiar to us only in 1936, before that it was called Batomi, and even earlier - Batus.
Aristotle also wrote about the glorious city of Batus, these letters are marked by the fourth century BC. So which translation is correct - Batus ("deep") or Batumi ("stone")? You can assume both of them, because the city is in a lowland (deep), and the stones here are visible and invisible. If you are used to fun, entertainment and noise, then rest in Batumi is for you.
The city of Poti (Georgia) is based on the place where one of the oldest colonies of Greece - Phasis was located. Or maybe not built, but simply changed the name? Poti is considered one of the very first and oldest cities in the world. Its population is not numerous - only about fifty thousand people. This place is great for people who want to relax their souls from the hustle and bustle of the big city, enjoy the sea and silence, see ancient sights and even relics.
Unforgettable vacation
Arriving here once, you will certainly return again. One cannot but pay attention to the beautiful ancient places with which the cities of Georgia are rich. The list of places you want to see will increase with each visit. After all, being in one city, you will hear about others, which also have interesting sights. It is simply unrealistic to see everything in one visit.