Lagodekhi National Park, Georgia
8 agosto 2019, Azerbaijan ⋅ ☁️ 29 °C
Georgian national park preserving the natural forest of the region, located in the east of the country, just a few miles from the border with Azerbaijan. The pictures are pretty self-explanatory.Leggi altro
Sighnaghi, Georgia
8 agosto 2019, Georgia ⋅ ⛅ 23 °C
Ridge top town, built as a refuge from raids from Persia/ Iran. This is another beautiful place. The first pic looks over the town from atop the highest watchtower. The second looks out from theLeggi altro
Bodbe Monastery
9 agosto 2019, Georgia ⋅ ⛅ 20 °C
Built on the site where Saint Nino who brought Orthodoxy to Georgia in the 4th century is buried. The Saint Nino came here from Cappadocia. Her cross had downward sloping arms, said to have been madeLeggi altro
Telavi
9 agosto 2019, Georgia ⋅ ⛅ 26 °C
City in the wine region. Large plane tree in pics 3&4 is a big deal here. Over 900 years old. The other pics are of the fortress and a King's statue
Tsinandali
10 agosto 2019, Georgia ⋅ ⛅ 24 °C
Estate of Alexander Chacharvadse, a Georgian Prince of the late 18th century. Also a wine making operation. First is the house. Then one of the original walls of the inside of the house, the summerLeggi altro
Schuchmann Winery
10 agosto 2019, Georgia ⋅ ☀️ 27 °C
Aka Vinoterra. Georgia has the oldest known wine making tradition in the world, over 8,000 years. They have a unique method of wine making. Grapes are put in a trough where they are crushed by foot.Leggi altro
Shuamta Monastery
11 agosto 2019, Georgia ⋅ ⛅ 22 °C
16th century monastery, now an active convent. Unfortunately, the main church is under restoration and closed. So the pics are of the facility with one snitched picture of some Georgian OrthodoxLeggi altro
Tbilisi old town
11 agosto 2019, Georgia ⋅ ☀️ 32 °C
A wonderful part of the city. Lots of old buildings with none new. Lots restored. Many restaurants. A great traditional bakery.
First is the clock tower that comes to life hourly. Next is the oldestLeggi altro
Holy Trinity Cathedral, Tbilisi
11 agosto 2019, Georgia ⋅ ☀️ 32 °C
Seat of the patriarchate of the Georgian Orthodox Church, which I'm told relates to the Greek Orthodox and the Patriarch of Constantinople.
The first pic looks at the cathedral from outside while theLeggi altro
Tbilisi
11 agosto 2019, Georgia ⋅ ☀️ 29 °C
The capital of Georgia. A beautiful city. It's unusual for me to say this, but this is a place I would come back to. It's that nice.
First is an overview of the city from the Narikali fortress (seeLeggi altro
Narikali fortress
12 agosto 2019, Georgia ⋅ ⛅ 26 °C
Ancient fortress mostly in ruins. I didn't get to the upper part, but the lower part houses a small church that has been restored.
First is the fortress from down below. Next are several pictures ofLeggi altro
Ananuri
13 agosto 2019, Georgia ⋅ ⛅ 26 °C
13th century ducal fortress with 17th church and monastery. First is a look at the fortress, followed by two pics of the carving on the exterior of the church. Then the iconostasis and a bit of frescoLeggi altro
The Caucasus Mountains
13 agosto 2019, Georgia ⋅ ⛅ 17 °C
Various pictures of the Georgian Caucases that speak for themselves. These are taken from the road North from Tbilisi towards Russia. Amazingly beautiful.
Stepantsminda
13 agosto 2019, Georgia ⋅ ⛅ 18 °C
In English, the name means St. Stephen. It's a town not too far from the Russian border. Founded by a hermit monk who built his hermitage here, and the town grew up around it.
First is a look up toLeggi altro
Svetitskhoveli Cathedral
14 agosto 2019, Georgia ⋅ ☀️ 31 °C
Major cathedral in the former capital, before Tbilisi became capital in the 5th century. This is where Christianity came to Georgia in the 4th century. Legend has it that the mantle of Christ isLeggi altro
Gori
15 agosto 2019, Georgia ⋅ ☀️ 24 °C
Stalin's birthplace, also know for it's castle/fortress. The pictures are a statue of Stalin, his first office from the Kremlin, his private rail car, the house where he was born. The last two are ofLeggi altro
Uplistsikhe Caves
15 agosto 2019, Georgia ⋅ ☀️ 27 °C
Underground cave city with evidence of habitation dating to the 11th century BCE, with major development beginning in the 2nd millenium BCE. Much destroyed by earthquakes. Also a trading center on theLeggi altro
Kataisi
15 agosto 2019, Georgia ⋅ 🌙 26 °C
Second largest city in Georgia, located in the west central part of the country. Former capital of this kingdom.
The old market and it's one exterior wall. The wall is a bas relief but may be hard toLeggi altro
Bagrati's Cathedral
16 agosto 2019, Georgia ⋅ ☀️ 28 °C
In Kataisi. Built in the 11th century, attributed to King Bagrati. The church is restored after being destroyed by the Ottoman invasion. Architectural work and historic study began shortly after WW1Leggi altro
Prometheus Caves
16 agosto 2019, Georgia ⋅ ⛅ 29 °C
Large cavern discovered recently. Here are various pictures inside the cave. The last one is from the boat ride to the cave exit.
Batumi
16 agosto 2019, Georgia ⋅ ⛅ 23 °C
Georgia's primary port, located on the Black Sea. The first four pictures are taken around the city on a drizzly day. Fifth is the Black Sea from Batumi. The last is the Black Sea coast, just acrossLeggi altro























































































































