Lagodekhi National Park, Georgia
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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.En savoir plus
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.En savoir plus
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 theEn savoir plus
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 madeEn savoir plus
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
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 summerEn savoir plus
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.En savoir plus
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 OrthodoxEn savoir plus
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 oldestEn savoir plus
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 theEn savoir plus
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 (seeEn savoir plus