4th Century Fortress Narikala Fortress was built in the 4th century. It is located on a hill, overlooking Tbilisi and the Mtkvari River. The fortress has two walled sections that are between sulphur baths and the botanical gardens. The fortress has been expanded and reoccupied over the centuries. Parts have been destroyed by either fire…
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Tbilisi, Georgia – Sololaki Hill – Kartlis Deda – Mother Georgia
Kartlis Deda Wine in One Hand, Sword in Another This twenty meter aluminum statue, situated next to the Narikala Fortress on Sololaki Hill, is known as Mother Georgia. Tour guide, Dachi told me that the statue was built by Russia/Soviet Union. His thoughts on her is that he thinks she looks like a strong, hard-working…
Tbilisi, Georgia – Cable Car Ride to Narikala Fortress & View of Old Town Tbilisi
Cable Car Ride This day I learned that the view of Tbilisi from Narikala Fortress is referred to as Old Town Tbilisi. Dachi and I rode a cable car up to the fortress. View of Old Town Tbilisi When you exit the cable car, you don’t enter the fortress – you enter an area just…
Tbilisi, Georgia – Sulphur Baths
The Story Goes… 6th century King of Iberia, Vakhtang Gorgasali was hunting with his falcon in the ancient Abanotubani district. He set his falcon out to catch a bird. The falcon and its prey fell to the ground. King Gorgasali went looking for his beloved falcon, and found it and the prey it caught boiled…
Mtskheta, Georgia – Svetitskhoveli Cathedral
Walk to the Cathedral Walking to the cathedral, the streets are lined with shops and locals selling souvenirs, food and drink. Papaka Hats I’m bringing back 4 black papakha hats for Michael’s band members to wear during a gig. Here is Dachi and I as he tried one on. What a cutie! He sorta looks…
Mtskheta, Georgia – Jvari Monastery
UNESCO World Heritage Site In the 4th century, this is the location where Saint Nino converted the King of Iberia to Christianity, then erected a large wooden cross on the sight of a pagan temple. The cross worked miracles and started drawing pilgrims from the area. The Jvari Monastery is a UNESCO World Heritage Site….
Signagi, Georgia – Walking Around Town & Lunch
Walk Back in Time The town itself is charming. A wonderful walk back in time. Souvenirs Lots of locals selling homemade wool items. I bought a pair of wool slippers like these yesterday. Colorful mats and souvenirs. Handmade wool socks. A seller waiting for customers. Monument to Georgians Who Died in WWII View of Signagi…
Signagi, Georgia – Walking the City Wall
Protect Kakhetians From the Dagestans The impressive fortress wall was built in the 1770’s to protect the Kakheti people from attacks by the Dagestani people. It would have been difficult for the Dagestani people to attempt a surprise attack. S, 🇬🇪 Papakha Hat Time – In One of the Towers