National Geographic Travel video:
‘Tbilisi is one of the best, most strikingly original cities in the world’

The National Geographic Travel has shared on its official Facebook page some of the best destinations from 2018, including Georgia’s capital of Tbilisi.

The short video published on the National Geographic Travel’s Facebook page shows beautiful parts of Tbilisi and briefly describes the most interesting facts of the city.

“Riotous and anarchic the capital of Georgia is anything but orderly. Despite this—or because of it—it's one of the best, most strikingly original cities in the world. It represents the epitome of east meets west: a Silk Road crossroads where Arab, Ottoman, Mongol, and Russian imperial forces each left their own distinctive cultural mark.

“Tbilisi was once a labyrinth of crumbling art nouveau palaces and decaying, overgrowing balconies. In the aftermath of the country's brief, devastating 2008 war with Russia, waves of foreign investment have transformed Georgia into a model of frenetic development. Tbilisi's anarchically bohemian spirit still suffuses its historic district where traditional Georgian experiences, like the 24-hour sulphur baths, should not be missed.

“Before you depart, indulge in Georgian dishes like Khinkali (hat-shaped dumplings stuffed with cheese, mushrooms, or a spicy pork-and-beef mixture) and Churchkhela, a snack of nuts rolled in thickened grape juice. Experience Tbilisi's authentic charms before sprawling developments forever change its bustling metropolis”, read the video subtitles.