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Daily Mail about Georgia
Gorgeous Georgia: Looking for a bargain city break? Tbilisi is terrific for a long weekend on the edge of Europe
• Once a Soviet republic, Georgia is an increasingly popular call for a mini-break
• The capital Tblisi is around four-and-a-half hours' flying time from London
• Highlights include Old Tblisi, which swells out on the banks of the River Kura
The former Soviet Socialist
Republic of Georgia, now simply known as Georgia, is still an
off-the-beaten-track destination with its own language, culture and
alphabet. Tbilisi is its ancient capital and the country's largest
city.
The name means 'warm', referring
to the hot springs which feed the city's sulphur baths. Its
strategic location at the crossroads of Asia and Europe has seen
invasions by Mongols, Khazars, Turks and Arabs over the centuries.
But these days peace reigns and Tbilisi is an extremely affordable
and fascinating city break.
Read more:
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/travel/article-4810138/Gorgeous-Georgia-Tbilisi-terrific-weekend-away.html
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