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Georgia

A photograph of Georgia
Photograph · Alexander Roumega · CC0

Georgia holds 3.9 million people and more than a third of them live in Tbilisi, so most visits begin in the capital and radiate out. The country sits on the east coast of the Black Sea, with Russia along the north, Turkey and Armenia to the south and Azerbaijan to the southeast, and the ground rises from beach to mountain village inside a single drive. Two things meet a first-time visitor immediately: Georgian, a Kartvelian language with no relation to any other language family in the world and its own alphabet to match, and wine, since the earliest known winemaking sites anywhere are here. Christianity arrived in the early fourth century, and the churches are correspondingly old.

Cities

Every city catalogued in this country so far, ranked by how much there is to see.

Practical information

Language spoken
Georgian
National practical orientation; regional and minority languages may also be used
Dialling code
+995
International calling code; local area and mobile prefixes still apply
Currency
Georgian lari (GEL)
Use the official local currency; card acceptance varies by place
Emergency number
112
Use only for an emergency; tourist assistance may use a separate number
Plug type
Type C and F · 220 V
Check that chargers support the recorded voltage before using an adapter
Tap water
Not recorded
No verified nationwide visitor drinking-water statement was recorded

Planning a visit

  1. January: no seasonality data recorded
  2. February: no seasonality data recorded
  3. March: no seasonality data recorded
  4. April: no seasonality data recorded
  5. May: no seasonality data recorded
  6. June: no seasonality data recorded
  7. July: no seasonality data recorded
  8. August: no seasonality data recorded — this month
  9. September: no seasonality data recorded
  10. October: no seasonality data recorded
  11. November: no seasonality data recorded
  12. December: no seasonality data recorded

Top things to see

Ranked by importance — sitelinks, pageviews and heritage status, not editor preference.

  1. ლეღვთახევის ჩანჩქერი ლეღვთახევის ჩანჩქერი
    02 1 hour

    ლეღვთახევის ჩანჩქერი

    Leghvtakhevi Gorge and Waterfall is a natural landmark in Tbilisi's historic Abanotubani district. The name derives from Georgian words for fig and gorge, referencing the vegetation once found here.

    • Must see
    • Nature site
    • Tbilisi
  2. Turtle Lake Turtle Lake
    03 1 hour

    Turtle Lake

    Turtle Lake, known locally as Kus Tba, is a recreational lake situated on a wooded hillside above the Vake district of Tbilisi, Georgia. The area serves as one of the city's most accessible and popular outdoor recreation destinations.

    • Must see
    • Nature site
    • Tbilisi
  3. Lisi Lake Lisi Lake
    04 1 hour

    Lisi Lake

    Lisi Lake is a recreational lake on the western edge of Tbilisi, Georgia. Its local name is ლისის ტბა. The lake and surrounding area form a significant leisure destination for residents and visitors seeking outdoor activity.

    • Must see
    • Nature site
    • Tbilisi
  4. Vake Park Vake Park
    05 1 hour

    Vake Park

    Vake Park is a monumental terraced park serving as a principal green space in western Tbilisi. Known locally as ვაკის პარკი, it occupies a significant hillside position and functions as one of the city's most important recreational areas.

    • Must see
    • Nature site
    • Tbilisi
  5. Mziuri Park Mziuri Park
    06 1 hour

    Mziuri Park

    Mziuri Park is a restored public park in the Vere valley of Tbilisi, Georgia. Known locally as მზიურის პარკი, it functions as one of the capital's most significant family-oriented public landscapes.

    • Must see
    • Nature site
    • Tbilisi
  6. Dedaena Park Dedaena Park
    07 1 hour

    Dedaena Park

    Dedaena Park is a public riverside green space in Tbilisi, Georgia. Its Georgian name, დედაენის ბაღი, translates to Mother Tongue Park, referencing the prominent Georgian-language memorial located within its grounds.

    • Must see
    • Nature site
    • Tbilisi
  7. Vera Park Vera Park
    08 1 hour

    Vera Park

    Vera Park is a neighbourhood park in Tbilisi's central Vera district, known locally as ვერეს ბაღი. The park functions as a lived-in green space serving the surrounding residential area.

    • Must see
    • Nature site
    • Tbilisi
  8. Tbilisi National Park Tbilisi National Park
    09 1 hour

    Tbilisi National Park

    Tbilisi National Park is Georgia's first national park, established to protect forested ridges immediately north of the capital city. The park encompasses substantial mountainous terrain that serves as a critical green belt for Tbilisi.

    • Must see
    • Nature site
    • Tbilisi
  9. Digo
    28 1 hour

    Digo

    • Notable
    • Nature site
    • Tbilisi
  10. Rosarium
    33 1 hour

    Rosarium

    • Notable
    • Nature site
    • Tbilisi
  11. Spring
    37 1 hour

    Spring

    • Notable
    • Nature site
    • Tbilisi

Source: OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata ·

Common questions

How long should a first trip to Georgia be?

Seven to ten days supports Tbilisi plus Kakheti, Kazbegi or a western city without racing across the country. Combining Svaneti, the Black Sea and the capital needs additional nights because mountain and cross-country transfers consume substantial portions of a day.

What entry documents are needed for Georgia?

Georgia’s official eVisa service explains whether advance permission applies to a particular passport. Confirm the permitted stay, entry route and documentation there, and consult current government guidance before any overland crossing rather than assuming every neighbouring border operates normally.

What is the best way to travel around Georgia?

Tbilisi and Kutaisi are useful air gateways; trains serve a limited set of major corridors, and marshrutkas or hired vehicles reach many regional towns. Mountain itineraries need weather and road checks, while Tbilisi’s metro and buses handle most urban movements.

When is a practical time to visit Georgia?

May to June and September to October are versatile for cities, wine regions and lower mountain routes. High passes may open later or close earlier, and Batumi has a wetter pattern, so one national forecast cannot settle dates for a multi-region journey.

What money and payment basics apply in Georgia?

Georgia uses the lari. Cards are common in Tbilisi, yet guesthouses, markets and mountain transport can still depend on cash; withdraw or exchange through recognised providers and confirm whether an quoted tour price includes regional transfers.

What practical safety details should I save for Georgia?

The emergency number is 112, with Type C and F sockets at 220 V. Tap-water guidance is Not recorded in this dataset; seek local confirmation, and keep official road or emergency alerts available when travelling into mountain districts.