Time Zone |
Asia/Tbilisi |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+4 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Time Zone |
America/New_York |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC-5 |
Daylight Saving Time |
UTC-4 |
Tbilisi, the capital of Georgia, is situated at the southern foot of the Caucasus Mountains, with the Kura River running through the city, and is the political, economic and cultural center of the country. With a history of nearly 1,800 years, this ancient city is a blend of Persian, Turkish and Russian civilizations. The Old Town, with its stone pavements and sulphur baths, as well as Orthodox churches and mosques, is uniquely inclusive. The landmark Narikala Castle overlooks the city, the golden dome of the Holy Trinity Church shines, and the solemnity of medieval religious art can be felt when strolling beside the Rila Monastery. As the birthplace of the world's wines, Tbilisi has a deep culture of wine cellars, and the Caucasian flavor of khachapuri (cheese bread) and khinkali (dumplings) is paired with Georgian cuisine. With four distinct seasons, spring cherry blossoms and autumn foliage, it is the ideal gateway to explore the beauty of Caucasian civilization and nature.
Located in western Massachusetts, on the banks of the Connecticut River and part of the Springfield metropolitan area, Holyoke was an important hub of the Industrial Revolution in the 19th century, and is known as the "Paper City" - famous for having housed nearly half of the nation's paper mills in the late 1800's. Today, the city combines industrial history with natural charm, and is home to Mount Tom State Park, which is the first of its kind in Massachusetts. Today, this city combines industrial history and natural charm with Mount Tom State Park, which offers panoramic views of the Connecticut River Valley, and a downtown with a collection of Victorian-era industrial buildings, including the Holyoke Canal System, which still stands as a testament to the prosperity of water transportation in the days of yore. As a multicultural community, the city retains its history and continues to revitalize itself with traditional events such as the annual Three County Fair and educational institutions such as Holyoke Community College.