The Georgian capital of Tbilisi spreads itself along the banks of the Mtkvari River and is hemmed in on all sides by dramatic hills and distant mountains. From a design perspective it is defensively brilliant and remarkably attractive. The cities left bank is mainly built on a sheer cliff that overlooks the old town, peppered with ancient churches, the Narikala fortress (dating from the 4th centaury), hidden squares and sulphur baths.
Relaxed with a distinctive European feel, its hard to imagine that along the tree lined boulevards and embankments that civil strive, war, revolution and gang violence have all been recent realties here. Thankfully all of this is destined to the past and hopefully Tbilisi’s friendly and ever helpful residents can look to the future with confidence.
The city brims with fantastic architecture, mostly run down but nevertheless still charming. Renovations continue down every alley.
It is a pity we could not stay longer in Georgia given our schedule however we hope to return one day, and soon!
Soviet style buildings very interesting- also the old Soviet black dress fascinating.
Enjoying sharing your experiences and your photos give a real feel of it all required renovations included ! A & V
ARE YOU REMEMBER US?
And yet another part of our fascinating world brought to us on two ZABIKES. Thanks.
Wonderful!
Is there no end to the diverse worlds you find your self in? It make our little corner of the world seem so very
small and our troubles so insignificant compard to the war and strife of the centuries in Europe. love the
buildings. just hope you are keeping warm and dry
Hallo,
I followed all your reports, and I am so impressed!
I must say too…..enjoy every moment shared on the trip…back in the reallity will be very hard!
The decline of the economy during Soviet occupation was a blessing in disguise in that it necessitated the preservation of rich history/heritage instead of the usual demolition and re-building associated with booming economies! The richness of the urban and architectural heritage is splendid!
Really lovely place with interesting looking people, which i understand from you, love their wine too, and then all these chuches despite Stalin! In The Netherlands during WWII on a small island in the North the Nazi Germans had some Georgian troops, which they had co-erced to come to their side. On this Island they rebelled and tried to take over the island, which failed. I don’t think any survived, and if any did Stalin too will have been merciless.
This has just been such a wonderful trip you must both be having an awesome together… you will never be able to go to work after this experience and thrill …enjoy every moment shared on the trip