WELCOME MESSAGE As UEFA President, it is a privilege for me to welcome you to Tbilisi, the capital of Georgia, for this all-Spanish UEFA Super Cup. In addition to a great evening of football, we invite you to experience the cultural delights of this great country. This final is taking place in a country with a rich history of football and promises to be a very special occasion Suggested route: Vale indeed. This match will be held in front Tbilisi is located on the south-eastern - Akhaltsikhe - Khashuri - Tbilisi. of a crowd representing all areas of edge of Europe, and its proximity to 305km/four to five hours’ drive (300km society. Youngsters from Georgia and lucrative east–west trade routes have BORIS PAICHADZE DINAMO ARENA from Vale to Tbilisi). neighbouring countries have been invited often made the city a point of to the match by the UEFA Foundation for contention between various rival The stadium first opened in 1936, By rail: Children and we hope that they, along empires throughout history. To this day boasting a capacity of 23,000. with all the supporters, will enjoy an event the city’s location ensures its position Following its modernisation in 1976, its From Baku (Azerbaijan): played out in an atmosphere of fair play as an important transit route for global capacity increased to 75,000, though Transcaucasia Railway overnight train. and respect, both inside and outside the energy and trade projects. Tbilisi’s this has been reduced to 54,000 since Trains between Tbilisi and Baku go stadium. varied history is reflected in its it became an all-seated stadium in once a day in each direction. architecture, which is a mix of 2007. Initially named in honour of Finally, I would like to thank the Georgian medieval, classical, and Soviet Soviet-era security Chief Lavrenti Sevan - Dilijan - Vanadzor-Sadakhlo/ Direction Departure Arrival Football Federation, the city of Tbilisi, the structures. Beria, and later Vladimir Lenin, it was volunteers and, of course, the fans, all of Bagratashen -Shulaveri - Tbilisi Baku -Tbilisi 20.45 11.40 The most-visited places in the city are named after Boris Paichadze – a 290km/four to five hours’ drive (90km Tbilisi- Baku 16.30 10.20 whom I am sure will make this match a notable FC Dinamo Tbilisi player memorable one. the Old Town, the Narikala fortress, from Sadakhlo/Bagratashen to Tbilisi) Frequent stops and delays are to be the Georgian National Museum, the whose career peaked in the 1940s Poor road conditions between Sada- expected. Michel Platini Georgian Synagogue, Sioni Street, – since Georgia gained independence khlo and Shulaveri (40km) UEFA President Sioni Cathedral, Tbilisi’s only mosque, in 1991. - From Yerevan via Bavra (South From Yerevan (Armenia) the botanical garden, the funicular Transcaucasus Railway overnight train HOW TO GET TO TBILISI Georgia). railway and restaurant, the Suggested route: Yerevan - Gyumri - Trains between Tbilisi and Yerevan go Abanotubani district, Bambis Rigi every other day in each direction. From the airport: Bavra - Akhalkalaki - Borjomi - Khashuri (a street), Rustaveli Avenue and - Tbilisi. Mardjanishvili Avenue. Tbilisi International Airport is located 20km from the city centre and there 480km/seven to eight hours’ drive Direction Departure Arrival Tbilisi did not have much nightlife until (330km from Bavra to Tbilisi). Yerevan-Tbilisi 22.35 9.05 recently, but today there are plenty of are number of ways to get to the city Tbilisi - Yerevan 20.20 07.10 centre. Poor road conditions between Bavra clubs and bars that are definitely worth and Akhalkalaki (42km). Frequent stops and delays are to be visiting. You can try various Georgian The most convenient way is to expected. arrange an airport transfer in advance, beers, as well as German, Austrian and From Azerbaijan: Czech ones, while enjoying live music. especially if your flight The rail link with Russia is currently arrives late at night. For more The most frequently visited places for - From Baku via Lagodekhi (East closed. There is no rail link with Turkey. nightlife are Akhvlediani Street information, please visit http:// www.airport-transfer.ge/?ur=service. Georgia) (formerly Perovskaya Street), Suggested route: Baku - Shamakhi - For more information, please visit the Kiacheli Street and Chardin Street. The No37 bus takes passengers from official website for train travel in Tbilisi International Airport to the city Sheki - Lagodekhi - Tsnori - Gurjaani- Chardin Street is in the city’s historical Tbilisi. Georgia: http://www.railway.ge WELCOME TO TBILISI district, which is a good area for centre between 08.00 and 20.00. It is the cheapest way of getting to the 600km/nine to ten hours’ drive (170km sightseeing. from Lagodekhi to Tbilisi). No visa is required for citizens of listed Tbilisi (formerly known as Tiflis) has centre and costs just GEL 1 (€0.40) but at https://www.geoconsul.gov.ge/en/ doesn’t provide door-to-door Poor road conditions part of the way been the capital of Georgia since 1122 between Tsnori and Gurjaani (30km). nonvisa_en.html. but was founded some centuries DID YOU KNOW? transport. However, you can take the bus to the city centre and then change - From Baku via Red Bridge (South- earlier by King Vakhtang Gorgasali, the East Georgia). WHERE TO STAY IN TBILISI King of Iberia. According to legend, the - The Georgian Football Federation to another public bus to reach any (GFF) was founded in 1990, and destination. Suggested route: Baku - Yevlakh - king was out hunting in the woodlands Ganja – Red Bridge - Rustavi - Tbilisi There is a wide range of hotels in near the former capital city of became a full member of FIFA and Tbilisi International Airport has its own Tbilisi, from cozy family-run guest UEFA in 1992 following the dissolution railway station. A very comfortable 550km/eight to nine hours’ drive (70km Mtskheta. After some time, the king from Red Bridge to Tbilisi). houses to five-star hotels, and the spotted a pheasant and sent his of the Soviet Union. and modern train with capacity for prices vary accordingly from GEL 70 falcon to hunt it down, but he lost sight - Having won the UEFA Cup Winners’ 100 passengers goes to Tbilisi’s central From Russia: to GEL 680 (€30 to €270) per room per of both birds. After searching for a Cup, FC Dinamo Tbilisi were set to railway station. The journey takes only night. You can find some options for take on Liverpool in the 1981 UEFA 20 minutes and the trains run every 40 while he found that they had - From Larsi via Upper Larsi (North- accommodation at fallen into a hot spring and had boiled. Super Cup, but the clubs could not minutes. Tickets cost only GEL 2.5 (€1). www.visitgeorgia.ge. agree on dates for to stage the The best and fastest way to travel from East Georgia). Imagining the benefits of having such Suggested route: Larsi springs close at hand, he decided to two-legged tie. the airport to the centre is by taxi.This - Some of Georgia’s top players, like is more expensive than the other - Stepantsmin da - Gudauri - Tbilisi build a new capital city on that site, 153km/two to three hours’ drive. MATCH DAY FAN MEETING POINTS which he named Tbilisi (‘tbili’ in David Kipiani, Mikheil Meskhi, Murtaz options, with prices starting from GEL Georgian means ‘warm’). Even today Khurtsilava, Shota Arveladze, 15 (€6), depending on the destination. Tbilisi has always been a friendly city. Kakhaber ‘Kakha’ Kaladze, Giorgi From Turkey: Over the centuries it has been home to there are numerous hot sulphur springs - From Hopa via Sarpi (west Georgia/ that come directly from the ground in Kinkladze, Temur Ketsbaia and By road people of many different nations and Levan Kobiashvili, played for Black Sea Coast). religions. the Abanotubani district, where the Suggested route: Hopa - Sarpi famous sulphur baths are located. FC Dinamo Tbilisi, and at the stadium Georgia is accessible by road from which will stage the 2015 UEFA Super Armenia, Azerbaijan, Russia and - Batu mi - Poti - Kutaisi - Tbilisi. Tbilisi is ready to welcome football Tbilisi is now the capital and largest 430km/six to seven hours’ drive (417km city of Georgia, lying on the banks of Cup. Turkey. supporters from all over Europe, and From Armenia: from Sarpi to Tbilisi). especially representatives of both of the Mtkvari River with a population of - From Posof via Vale (South-West approximately 1.5 million. - From Yerevan via Sadakhlo/ the clubs that are playing in the final. Bagratashen (South-East Georgia). Georgia) On the day of the UEFA Super Cup, Suggested route: Yerevan - Hrazdan - two separate fan meeting points will be dedicated to the finalists: Meidan sites, supporters will be transferred by parking area close to the stadium Square for FC Barcelona supporters coach to the stadium. When the match entrance and disabled toilet facilities. and Vera Park for Sevilla FC ends, coaches will be on hand to supporters. transfer spectators back to the park- TOURIST INFORMATION Both areas are located in the heart and-ride sites. The approximate of the city centre, close to numerous journey time from the park-and-ride Tbilisi: www.info-tbilisi.com bars, restaurants and shops. Their sites to the stadium is 15 minutes. Georgia: http://georgia.travel/ exact location is highlighted on the The GFF: www.gff.ge overview map at the back of this Further details of the locations and leaflet. opening hours of the park-and-ride CLUB INFORMATION On the day of the match a free shuttle sites can be found at bus system will be operated by the city. http://transit.ttc.com.ge/?page=live. FC Barcelona: www.fcbarcelona.com Upon the fans’ arrival by coach from Sevilla FC: www.sevillafc.es the airport to their dedicated parking By taxi: There are plenty of taxis in Tbilisi and the cost of a one-way journey to Boris USEFUL GEORGIAN Paichadze Dinamo Arena is WORDS & PHRASES approximately GEL 7 to GEL 13 (€3 to €5).