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Orthodox Easter in Georgia: Dates, Red Eggs, Midnight Service
Orthodox Easter in Georgia falls on its own date — 12 April 2026, 2 May 2027. Red eggs,…
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New Year in Tbilisi: A Fortnight of Holidays, Not One Night
New Year in Tbilisi stretches from late December to mid-January: fireworks, Orthodox Christmas on 7 January, Old New…
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Tbilisoba: The City Festival You Cannot Book in Advance
Tbilisoba is Tbilisi’s free October festival — Rike Park concerts, a wine parade, churchkhela and harvest stalls. Dates,…
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Lisi Lake: The Locals’ Lake, Not the Tourist One
Lisi Lake is the lake Tbilisi locals actually use: a flat 3 km loop, honest swimming advice, lakeside…
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Tbilisi Botanical Garden: Which Entrance and How Long
The Tbilisi Botanical Garden costs 4 GEL, hides a waterfall and a zipline, and sits right behind the…
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Dashbashi Canyon and the Diamond Bridge: Worth the Ticket?
Dashbashi Canyon and its glass Diamond Bridge near Tsalka: 2026 ticket prices, the waterfall walk below, the sky…
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