City Photos News Georgia/Tbilisi

Tbilisi, Narikala Fortress, and St. Nikolas Orthdox, view from Botanical Garden

Wed, 20 Jun 2007 04:18:16 +0000

Narikala was internal fortress that was surrounded by Tbilisi. When famous Tamerlan break through defence of Georgian forces, Georgian escape in Narikala, but soon were defeated by Tamerlans. Oldest library of Georgian history that was situated in Narikala was lost during this struggle..
Tbilisi, Georgia, photo by Petre Maghradze.

Tbilisi, Botanical Garden, Waterfall

Wed, 20 Jun 2007 04:18:11 +0000

This is waterfall in Tbilisi Botanical Garden, that was founded in 19th century (official date) by Russian Tsar's biologists (Since 1783 Georgia became a part of Russian Empire). Over waterfall there is a Queen Tamari Bridge ("Tamaris Khidi" in Georgian), named after the famous Georgian Queen of 12th century..
Tbilisi, Georgia, photo by Petre Maghradze.

Old Tbilisi, Avlabari, view from Narikala fortress

Tue, 19 Jun 2007 02:13:00 +0000

These are suspended residental houses ("dakidebuli sakhlebi" in Georgian) over Mtkvari River (known as Kura river) that flows from Turkey over Georgia, through Tbilisi and then flow into Caspian Sea in Azerbaidjan.
Tbilisi, Georgia, photo by Petre Maghradze.

Old Tbilisi, Avlabari, view from Narikala fortress

Tue, 19 Jun 2007 02:12:55 +0000

In this photo you can see St. Trinity Orthodox Cathedral Church (main orthodox church in Georgia) in Avlabari, old district of Tbilisi and Metekhy Orthodox church built in 11-12th century.
Tbilisi, Georgia, photo by Petre Maghradze.