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Can't decide between Tbilisi and Yerevan? Compare these two amazing destinations to find your perfect match.
Tbilisi
Tbilisi is a captivating Caucasus capital where ancient churches cling to cliffsides, sulfur baths steam beneath a hilltop fortress, and a world-class natural wine scene thrives in atmospheric cellars. The Old Town's winding streets reveal stunning architecture from every era.
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Yerevan
Yerevan, one of the world's oldest continuously inhabited cities, is a pink-hued capital with Mount Ararat as its eternal backdrop. Armenian hospitality, superb brandy, ancient monasteries, and a thriving café culture make this Caucasus gem an increasingly popular destination.
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Head-to-Head Comparison
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Culture & History
Tbilisi offers Narikala Fortress, Abanotubani Sulfur Baths, Holy Trinity Cathedral
Yerevan offers Republic Square, Cascade Complex, Armenian Genocide Memorial
Food & Dining
Tbilisi is famous for its local dining scene
Yerevan is famous for its local dining scene
Nightlife
Tbilisi offers a relaxed evening atmosphere
Yerevan offers a relaxed evening atmosphere
Best Time to Visit
May to June, September to October
May to June, September to October
Weather
Summer: 30°C, Winter: 4°C
Summer: 33°C, Winter: 0°C
Top Attractions in Tbilisi
- 1Narikala Fortress
- 2Abanotubani Sulfur Baths
- 3Holy Trinity Cathedral
- 4Rustaveli Avenue
- 5Bridge of Peace
- 6Dry Bridge Flea Market
Top Attractions in Yerevan
- 1Republic Square
- 2Cascade Complex
- 3Armenian Genocide Memorial
- 4Matenadaran Manuscript Museum
- 5Garni Temple (day trip)
- 6Geghard Monastery (day trip)
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Hidden Gems
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Hidden Gems in Tbilisi
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Open Air Museum of Ethnography
A vast hillside park featuring traditional houses, farmsteads, and churches from every region of Georgia, meticulously relocated and reconstructed.
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Sulfur Baths' Rooftop
The domed rooftops of the Abanotubani bathhouses are accessible to the public and offer a unique, photogenic perspective of the district.
Hidden Gems in Yerevan
- 1
Blue Mosque
An active, beautifully restored 18th-century Shia mosque with a tranquil courtyard and garden, located in the city center.
- 2
Megerian Carpet Museum & Factory
A museum, workshop, and store dedicated to the ancient art of Armenian carpet weaving.
Neighborhoods to Explore
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Top Areas in Tbilisi
Old Town (Altstadt)
The historic heart of Tbilisi, a maze of narrow, winding streets, hidden courtyards, and wooden balconies clinging to hillsides.
Sololaki
An elegant, slightly faded district just above Old Town, known for its stunning 19th-century Art Nouveau and Neo-Moorish architecture.
Top Areas in Yerevan
Kentron (City Center)
The bustling, walkable heart of Yerevan, centered around the grand, oval-shaped Republic Square.
Kond
One of the oldest surviving districts of Yerevan, perched on a hillside with narrow, winding lanes and traditional houses.
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Our Verdict
Both Tbilisi and Yerevan are incredible destinations. Tbilisi excels in natural wine and khachapuri, while Yerevan stands out for Mount Ararat views and Armenian brandy.
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