Samgori

General Information

As legends tell us, Samgori was founded after a brutal attack of the Persians on Georgia, which was defeated under the leadership of the Vakhtang Gorgasali. Georgians managed to preserve their independence but unfortunately, many died in the process. The victors buried the fallen companions in three graves, and then each warrior tossed a handful of soil. Three hills emerged in this place after a long time, and the valley between them was called Samgori.

What to Know About Samgori Before Moving Here

Locals often complain about the busy traffic and consequently the ecology, especially the level of air pollution in Samgori neighborhood. Don’t worry, there is a bright side in Samgori. Here is located an open-air market with lots of fresh produce and cheap, too. Here you can find many kinds of fruits, vegetables and all sorts of greenery.

Is Samgori an Expensive Neighborhood?

According to the neighborhoods of Tbilisi, the average price of real estate in Samgori is $546 (sq.m). As for the rent: $5.69 (sq m). So, it can be safely said that Samgori is one of the cheapest neighborhoods in Tbilisi.

Investment Characteristics

Here we present a list of the non-profit and non-governmental organizations operating in Samgori.

The Headquarters of the United National Movement
Georgian Club of the Inventors
International Charity Fund- Imprint of Kindness
The Centre of the Innovations and Civil Development
Aures Fund

As for the company types located in this neighborhood, after careful research we can highlight the several categories:

Construction companies
Pharmaceutical companies
Software companies
Insurance companies

Architectural Decisions

The majority of the buildings in Samgori were built in the 1970-80ies in the Soviet Union’s Era, which can be described as a whole genre in the architecture. Most buildings are grey and indistinguishable as if they were mass-produced. So if you’re a fan of the sci-fi, postmodern type of urban jungle filled with box-type buildings…. Well, welcome!

We should also note that due to the expansion of the city and cheap market in Samgori, new developments and buildings are popping up quite rapidly.

Accessibility Of The Neighborhood

Samgori is located not too far from the center of Tbilisi. As for other solutions, public transportation like buses or marshrutka is always available and at a comfortable price. There is a metro station at the beginning of Samgori as well as this list of busses you can take: 2, 39, 22, 12.

Closest Attractions

Here we present a list of the closest attraction to Samgori, some of them being practical, some recreational:

Navtlugi Bazaar- 2 minutes by car
St Barbara’s Church of Navtlugi- 7 minutes by car
Rike Park- 14 minutes by car
Statue of King Vakhtang Gorgasali- 15 minutes by car
Metekhi St Virgin Church- 16 minutes by car
Pushkin Park- 16 minutes by car

Restaurants, Bars And Cafes

Samgori is quite a “local” neighborhood compared to some of the other districts, so here you will find less restaurants. Most here will be Georgian restaurants or small cafes. The next list is a compilation of restaurants and bars nearby Samgori, carefully selected based on the best received Google reviews:

Khinkali House
Ilouri
Cafe Delisio
Chargali
Kairos Shawarma

Supermarkets

Spar- open 24 hours
Nikora- open 24 hours
Ori nabiji- open 24 hours (or at 11:00 pm depending on location)
Smart
Goodwill- open 24 hours (or 10:00 pm depending on location)
Carrefour
Fresco-open 24 hours

Hospitals

National Center of Ophthalmology- 7 minutes by car
High Technology Medical Centre, University Clinic- 7 minutes by car
Amtel Hospital- 7 minutes by car
New Hospitals- – 10 minutes by car