Tbilisi – Georgia - Faraway Journeys

Tbilisi – Georgia – is the countries largest city with a history going back more than 1500 years and a population of 1.5 million. From the centre of the city most of the emblematic sights are close at hand. Tbilisi is a rich variety of modern and old, and it has a plentiful selection of quality places for food and drink.

I landed on my feet in Tbilisi. The King Gorgasali Hotel assigned me a central and comfortable room with great views of the Kura River and the ancient Metekhi Virgin Mary Assumption Church.

Georgia - Tbilisi - Room with a view of Metekhi Virgin Mary Assumption Church — Room with a view – Metekhi Church

Close to the hotel was the charming Antique Archaeological Museum. It includes findings and features from the city’s Byzantine and medieval past.

Georgia - Tbilisi - The Antique Archaeological Museum — Byzantine foundations at the Antique Archaeological Museum

The cable car up to Narikala fortress is much welcome during the scorching summer heat. Currently, the fort is closed, but the views are spectacular and you can visit the botanical gardens.

Georgia - Tbilisi - The cable car to Narikala Fortress — The cable car to Narikala Fortress and the Botanical Gardens

The city centre has some welcome shady streets leading to several fun and interesting sites, including: the Leaning Clock Tower, the ancient Anchiskhati Church, the Georgia National Museum, and Zion Cathedral. Veer over to the river and you’ll arrive at the modern glass Bridge of Peace.

Georgia - Tbilisi -Vakhtang Gorgasali Square with Narikala Fortress and St Nicolas Church above — A busy Vakhtang Gorgasali Square with Narikala Fortress and St Nicolas Church above

Georgia - Tbilisi - Erekle II pedestrian restaurant street — Erekle II Street pedestrian restaurant street

Georgia - Tbilisi - The Leaning Clock Tower — The leaning clock tower – a fun and recent addition to the city

GEORGIA-TBILISI-ANCHISKHATI CHURCH- DATING BACK TO THE 6TH CENTURY — Anchiskhati Church – Dating back to the 6th century

Georgia - Tbilisi - the Bridge of Peace — The Bridge of Peace

Georgia - Tbilisi - Walking across the Bridge of Peace — Walking across The Bridge of Peace

The Georgia National Museum houses an impressive and beautifully selected display of ancient jewellery and coins dating back more than 2000 years.

The Georgia National Museum - precious necklace — Precious necklace in The Georgia National Museum

The Dry Bridge Flea Market is open everyday. Other than artwork and tie-dye cloth prints, locals sell a wide range of artefacts old and new. With time and a sharp eye, I’m sure you could find a bargain there.