Abanotubani
District in Tbilisi, Georgia
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Abanotubani (Georgian: აბანოთუბანი, literally "bath district") is the ancient district of Tbilisi, Georgia, known for its sulphuric baths.[1]
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Abanotubani
აბანოთუბანი | |
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District | |
Public baths in Abanotubani district | |
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  Abanotubani Abanotubani district on the map of Tbilisi. | |
| Coordinates: 41°41′16″N 44°48′40″E | |
| Country | Georgia |
| City | Tbilisi |
| Raioni | Old Tbilisi |
| Time zone | UTC+4 (Georgian Time) |
Located at the eastern bank of the Mtkvari River at the foot of Narikala fort across Metekhisubani, Abanotubani is an important historic part of the city: it is where according to a legend the King of Iberia, Vakhtang Gorgasali’s falcon fell, leading to a discovery of the hot springs and, subsequently, to founding of a new capital.[citation needed]
By the end of the 13th century, 65 baths were recorded in Tbilisi.[2] During this time, the baths were free to Muslim residents.[3]
