Opened in 2012, a cable car connects Rike Park on the left bank of the Mtkvari river with Narikala Fortress. For only one Lari you can kill two birds with one stone -- gaze at the fantastic 360˚ views of the city from the large windows of the car and have an easy ride to the top of the hill. The ride only takes a couple of minutes, which is to our only moan, because with such beautiful views to take in, the trip goes far too fast. We really hope that the officials in charge of the cable car read this and heed our plea to slow it down. When you get out at the hill-top station turn right to the Kartlis Deda or statue, or go left to the Narikala Fortress. A tip: wait for the car with a sign "only 5 people allowed". It has a glass floor!

• published: 16 Aug 2013
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