Tbilisi Comes 3rd in Europe's Best Travel Destinations 2020

Georgia’s capital Tbilisi has taken third place in international competition European Best Destinations 2020.

Photographs by eight photographers from different districts of Tbilisi were submitted for the international competition.

The voting began on January 15 and ended on February 5. A special hashtag #votefortbilisi was created to support the Georgian capital in the competition.

The first place went to Colmar, France, the second – Athens, Greece.

European Best Destinations wrote that Tbilisi is "more trendy than ever in 2020" and that "it is a perfect destination for those interested in culture, gastronomy, diversity." 

“The Capital of Georgia is more trendy than ever in 2020; it is the ideal destination for culture, gastronomy, diversity and architecture lovers. The “wow” effect is guaranteed," they said, adding that "Magnificent Haussmannian buildings mingle with buildings dating from the Middle Ages; one can also see neo-classical, Soviet and extremely modern buildings.

"Tbilisi is respectful of its past and turned towards the future, its youth and tomorrow’s challenges. Be sure to climb to the top of Tbilisi and admire the Kartlis Deda statue, the protector of the city. This site offers an exceptional panorama of the Georgian capital, the Peace Bridge, the Metekhi Church, the thermal baths, the new theater and the Mtatsminda Amusement Park for young and old; there are hundreds of unique experiences to live in Tbilisi.

"The Georgian capital is stunning in spring and summer when nature wakes up, and in winter with its thousands of light bulbs and Christmas decorations and market," the web portal European Best Destinations reads. 

The survey 'Best Destinations to Travel in Europe in 2020' has been carried out for 11 years. More than 600,000 people voted for their favorite destination by taking part in the poll this year.

By Ana Dumbadze