4th Century Fortress Narikala Fortress was built in the 4th century. It is located on a hill, overlooking Tbilisi and the Mtkvari River. The fortress has two walled sections that are between sulphur baths and the botanical gardens. The fortress has been expanded and reoccupied over the centuries. Parts have been destroyed by either fire…
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Tbilisi, Georgia – Sololaki Hill – Kartlis Deda – Mother Georgia
Kartlis Deda Wine in One Hand, Sword in Another This twenty meter aluminum statue, situated next to the Narikala Fortress on Sololaki Hill, is known as Mother Georgia. Tour guide, Dachi told me that the statue was built by Russia/Soviet Union. His thoughts on her is that he thinks she looks like a strong, hard-working…
Tbilisi, Georgia – Cable Car Ride to Narikala Fortress & View of Old Town Tbilisi
Cable Car Ride This day I learned that the view of Tbilisi from Narikala Fortress is referred to as Old Town Tbilisi. Dachi and I rode a cable car up to the fortress. View of Old Town Tbilisi When you exit the cable car, you don’t enter the fortress – you enter an area just…