Impressions of Tiflis (Tbilisi), Georgia
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Tbilisi's Tavisupleba (Freedom) Square.Read more about Tbilisi and our visit to Georgia.
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This literal hole-in-the-wall shop was just down rubbled Barnova street where we stayed in Tbilisi.Read more about Tbilisi and our visit to Georgia.
Tbilisi (or Tiflis, meaning 'Hot Water') was named so in 452 by King Vahtang Gorgasali because of its natural sulphur hot springs. The springs are supposed to have medicinal qualities and are still used by locals today. ..Although the sulphur lends an odd smell to the baths, they make for a relaxing visit. Tbilisi's remaining mosque is on the hill at right. Read more about Tbilisi and our visit to Georgia.
Kartlis Deda (Mother of Georgia) statue overlooks St. Georg's church and Tbilisi's old town. Read more about Tbilisi and our visit to Georgia.
Soaking in hot sulphur spring waters is remarkably relaxing. It takes a several showers to get the sulphur smell out of your skin, however. So, don't plan any party-going just after. Read more about Tbilisi and our visit to Georgia.
A Soviet star still looms above the Theatre Union building on Rustaveli Street in Tbilisi. Read more about Tbilisi and our visit to Georgia.
Tea, backgammon, cigarettes and older men lounging around are a common site from Georgia through Central Asia. ..This game was put on hold outside one of the sulphur baths in Tbilisi. Read more about Tbilisi and our visit to Georgia.
Jvari, meaning cross because of its shape, is one of the oldest churches in Georgia (dating back to the 7th century) sits high on a hill overlooking the ancient Georgian capital of Mtskheta. ..The inside of the church is quite plain, but it is still an active church and the atmosphere and views are great. Read more about Tbilisi and our visit to Georgia.
One of the most amazing churches we've ever seen, not because of the artwork and design, but because of the feeling inside. It's not a museum, but an alive church. Read more about Tbilisi and our visit to Georgia.
A peaceful Jesus watching down. The art and engravings are a mixture of East and West. Read more about Tbilisi and our visit to Georgia.
Georgian churches are active and alive. In Svetitskhoveli Cathedral, candles are lit in front of images of different saints. ..We lit our candles in front of Saint Nicholas, as we were told he helped protect travelers from danger. Read more about Tbilisi and our visit to Georgia.
