Mtatsminda Mountain and Tbilisi Funicular, Tbilisi (must see)

Mtatsminda is a mountain in Tbilisi, part of the Trialeti Range. On the slope of the mountain is the Church of St. David (Mama-Daviti). According to legend, the ascetic settled here in the 6th century. In the 19th century, a stone church was built on the site of his chapel. In memory of this event, the church holiday mamadavitoba is celebrated annually.

Around the church since 1929 (official opening) there is the Mtatsminda pantheon with numerous graves of prominent people of Georgia - famous writers, artists, scientists and national heroes.

At the top there is a 277.4 m high TV tower, a park with a funicular line and a restaurant at the top station. One of the walls of the restaurant is decorated with a monumental fresco painting “Dedication to Pirosmani ”, the author is Nikolai Ignatov.

From the observation platforms of the park, a beautiful view of Tbilisi lies below. Mtatsminda is sung in poetry and songs, in particular, in one of the most famous Georgian songs " Tbiliso ".

Tbilisi Funicular is a funicular line in Tbilisi ( Georgia ) that connects the city center with the upper park on Mount Mtatsminda. The line has three stations: Nizhnyaya ( Daniel Chonkadze Street ), Pantheon (70 m long siding), Mtatsminda. The funicular has one track, along which 2 cars run in different directions. In the middle of the route there is a 70-meter siding with an intermediate station. Track 1000 mm. The angle of inclination of the track is 28·33 degrees. The thickness of the steel rope is 33 mm. Gradient 65%. The drive is electric. The funicular operates daily, seven days a week, with a break from 4:00 to 9:00 in the morning.