Tbilisi

Founded in the 5th century AD by Vakhtang I of Iberia, Tbilisi's location on the crossroads between Europe and Asia, and its proximity to the lucrative Silk Road made it an important city and point of contention among various world powers. Its rich history thus spawned a diverse mix of cultural, ethnic, and religious settlers and architecture, drawing tourists young and old with its medieval buildings, art venues, and growing nightclub scene.