Red-roofed, low-rise and higgledy-piggledy, Tbilisi has a distinctly cosmopolitan feel, and is a major economic and cultural centre. It's famous for its historical monuments and gorgeous architecture, which include the Sioni Cathedral Church, dating from the 5th century and the ancient Narikhala fortress.
Visitors can also take in the local theatre scene. Three of the city's most famous and long-established theatres are situated in Rustaveli Avenue, including the Paliashvili Opera House, founded in 1851.

