Tbilisi Botanical Garden, the National Botanical Garden of Georgia is one of the oldest botanical institutions, which has gone through several important stages over its long history. In the 17th-18th centuries, three small gardens that belonged to the royal court of Georgia were laid out on the territory of the current botanical garden. After the annexation of Georgia by Russia, the garden became state property. In 1845, by order of Count Mikhail Vorontsov, it was renamed the Botanical Garden.
The botanical garden is located in the southern part of the center of old Tbilisi. The green oasis between two mountains is closed on the northern side by the Sololaki ridge, on the southern side by the cliffs of Mount Tabor (714 m above sea level). The garden has gazebos for relaxation, walking paths between alleys and flower beds, and a belvedere, which offers a beautiful view of the Botanical Garden. There is also a café, a museum and a place for celebrations where you can organize a wedding ceremony.
The garden also has a children’s playground with swings and other activities. You can go down from the Narikala Fortress to the botanical garden by zipline. For lovers of active sports, there is also a climbing wall in the garden. The National Botanical Garden of Georgia has a tropical plant greenhouse and 6 research departments. Currently, the garden area is 97 hectares. The garden’s collection includes about 3,500 plant species.
