Mount Mtatsminda (Tbilisi City)
Mount Mtatsminda (Georgian: მთაწმინდა). One of the most beautiful natural, historical and cultural attractions of the city. It is covered with pine forests and proudly rises above the capital. The difference in altitude between Mtatsminda and the central part of Tbilisi is almost 400 meters, so it has picturesque landscapes and is characterized by great recreational value. The name of this mountain, which is part of the Trialeti ridge (Georgian: თრიალეთი), is translated from Georgian as “Holy Mountain”. Its height is 770 meters above sea level. Mtatsminda literally hangs over the old quarters of Tbilisi, and the upper city levels of the Sololaki district (Georgian: სოლოლაკი) are already on the lower part of its slopes. Mount Mtatsminda offers a unique view of the whole of Tbilisi. There are several viewing platforms from which a panoramic view of the city opens up. You can get to Mtatsminda by several types of transport, among which the funicular and cable car are especially popular.
The mountain also has a Huge Park, Pantheon, TV Tower and Observation Deck. Tbilisi Funicular (Georgian: თბილისის ფუნიკულიორი) was built in 1903-1905. The length of the railway is 500 meters. Two carriages move up and down, and in the middle of the route there is a fork where the trains stop and diverge. From here, those who wish can get to the pantheon. In the middle of Mount Mtatsminda is the Pantheon (Georgian: მთაწმინდის პანთეონი ), a burial place for prominent government officials and cultural figures. It has a symbolic meaning and is still known as a place of remembrance and a symbol of modern Georgian identity. The national necropolis, located on the eastern slope of the mountain, can be reached by the middle station of the funicular. The large amusement park (Georgian: მთაწმინდის პარკი ), is divided into three parts: children’s attractions, family recreation and entertainment for extreme sports enthusiasts. In the center of the park is a fountain of an interesting shape. Nearby is a tall Ferris wheel.
Tbilisi City (Georgian: ქალაქი თბილისი), Municipality of Tbilisi (Georgian: თბილისის მუნიციპალიტეტი)
