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In the heart of Tbilisi’s Liberty Square, time seems to slow. Pigeons perch gracefully upon an ornate fountain, their stillness contrasting with the quiet murmur of life unfolding nearby. Golden lion heads and intricate carvings tell stories of grandeur, while lush greenery frames the scene like a living canvas. On a bench, two souls share a tranquil moment, embodying the harmony between history and everyday life. This square, once the stage of revolutions and celebrations, now whispers serenity. Here, the essence of Georgia reveals itself—resilient, graceful, and forever flowing like water from its timeless fountains.
Framed by the ancient stone walls of Ananuri Castle, this captivating shot captures the tranquility of the Zhinvali Reservoir along the Georgian Military Road. Taken from a vantage point atop the fortress, the image looks out toward the serene blue waters, flanked by lush green hills and forested slopes. A solitary boat leaves a gentle wake on the glassy surface, adding a dynamic touch to the stillness. Nestled below, rooftops peek through the foliage, completing this scenic view of nature and history in harmonious coexistence.
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Captured handheld in low light, this image highlights the Holy Trinity Cathedral’s radiant dusk glow, with its golden dome and arches standing out against a deep blue sky in Tbilisi, Georgia, May 2025.
The Bridge of Peace is a bow-shaped pedestrian bridge, a steel and glass construction illuminated with numerous LEDs, over the Kura River, linking the Rike Park with Old town in central Tbilisi. Since its opening in 2010 the structure has become an important pedestrian crossing in the city, as well as a significant tourist attraction and one of the most well-recognized landmarks of the capital.
The bridge, which stretches 150 metres (490 ft) over the Kura River was ordered by the City Hall of Tbilisi to create a contemporary design feature connecting Old Tbilisi with the new district. The official opening took place on May 6, 2010. The bridge stretches over Kura River providing a view of the Metekhi Church, statue of the city's founder Vakhtang Gorgasali, and the Narikala Fortress on one side, and Baratashvili Bridge and Ceremonial Palace of Georgia on the other.
The bridge was designed by the Italian architect Michele De Lucchi, who had also designed the buildings of the Ceremonial Palace of Georgia and Ministry of Internal Affairs in Tbilisi; the lighting design was created by the French lighting designer Philippe Martinaud. The structure of the bridge was built in Italy and transported to Tbilisi in 200 trucks, while the lighting was installed on site during the assembly of the structures.
The bridge, a design of which reminds of a marine animal, has a curvy steel and glass canopy top which shimmers with an interactive light display at night, generated by thousands of white LEDs. The roof is fitted with 1,208 custom LED fixtures. The handrail glass panels which run along the whole length of the walkway are equipped with embedded linear low-power LED arrays.
The lighting, which is live from 90 minutes before sunset until 90 minutes after sunrise, features four different lighting programs that run on the canopy every hour. At times, the bridge lights up in waves from one side of the river to the other. At other times, the pattern begins with a band of light at either end, continuing from either direction until the light meets in the middle, and fading to black before starting over. The third program starts by lighting the outer fixtures on the roofline, then briefly illuminates the entire canopy before going entirely dark. The fourth program makes the roof twinkle like stars as different groups of fixtures light and dim across the entire bridge length.
Within the bridge walkway, the low-power linear LED arrays embedded in the glass railings are triggered by 240 motion sensors as the pedestrians pass, giving an impression that the bridge lights come on for each person setting foot on the bridge. Additionally, a message in Morse code that renders the periodic table of elements goes across two parapets every hour. The lights designer Martinaud considers this communication celebration of "life and peace between people".
Tbilisi is the capital and largest city of Georgia, located on the banks of the Kura River. With more than 1.3 million inhabitants, it contains almost one third of the country's population. Tbilisi was founded in the 5th century CE by Vakhtang I of Iberia and has since served as the capital of various Georgian kingdoms and republics. Between 1801 and 1917, then part of the Russian Empire, it was the seat of the Caucasus Viceroyalty, governing both the northern and southern sides of the Caucasus.
The Bridge of Peace is a bow-shaped pedestrian bridge, a steel and glass construction illuminated with numerous LEDs, over the Kura River, linking the Rike Park with Old town in central Tbilisi. Since its opening in 2010 the structure has become an important pedestrian crossing in the city, as well as a significant tourist attraction and one of the most well-recognized landmarks of the capital.
The bridge, which stretches 150 metres (490 ft) over the Kura River was ordered by the City Hall of Tbilisi to create a contemporary design feature connecting Old Tbilisi with the new district. The official opening took place on May 6, 2010. The bridge stretches over Kura River providing a view of the Metekhi Church, statue of the city's founder Vakhtang Gorgasali, and the Narikala Fortress on one side, and Baratashvili Bridge and Ceremonial Palace of Georgia on the other.
The bridge was designed by the Italian architect Michele De Lucchi, who had also designed the buildings of the Ceremonial Palace of Georgia and Ministry of Internal Affairs in Tbilisi; the lighting design was created by the French lighting designer Philippe Martinaud. The structure of the bridge was built in Italy and transported to Tbilisi in 200 trucks, while the lighting was installed on site during the assembly of the structures.
The bridge, a design of which reminds of a marine animal, has a curvy steel and glass canopy top which shimmers with an interactive light display at night, generated by thousands of white LEDs. The roof is fitted with 1,208 custom LED fixtures. The handrail glass panels which run along the whole length of the walkway are equipped with embedded linear low-power LED arrays.
The lighting, which is live from 90 minutes before sunset until 90 minutes after sunrise, features four different lighting programs that run on the canopy every hour. At times, the bridge lights up in waves from one side of the river to the other. At other times, the pattern begins with a band of light at either end, continuing from either direction until the light meets in the middle, and fading to black before starting over. The third program starts by lighting the outer fixtures on the roofline, then briefly illuminates the entire canopy before going entirely dark. The fourth program makes the roof twinkle like stars as different groups of fixtures light and dim across the entire bridge length.
Within the bridge walkway, the low-power linear LED arrays embedded in the glass railings are triggered by 240 motion sensors as the pedestrians pass, giving an impression that the bridge lights come on for each person setting foot on the bridge. Additionally, a message in Morse code that renders the periodic table of elements goes across two parapets every hour. The lights designer Martinaud considers this communication celebration of "life and peace between people".
Tbilisi is the capital and largest city of Georgia, located on the banks of the Kura River. With more than 1.3 million inhabitants, it contains almost one third of the country's population. Tbilisi was founded in the 5th century CE by Vakhtang I of Iberia and has since served as the capital of various Georgian kingdoms and republics. Between 1801 and 1917, then part of the Russian Empire, it was the seat of the Caucasus Viceroyalty, governing both the northern and southern sides of the Caucasus.
I found this cool sun flare photo of Holcomb Creek Falls. Lately I have been going back through older images and re editing them.
The Chronicle of Georgia is a monument located on Keeni Hill near the Tbilisi sea. It was created by sculptor Zurab Tsereteli in 1985 but was never fully finished. The monument sits at the top of a large set of stairs, overlooking the northern part of the city from different directions. There are 16 pillars that are between 30–35 meters tall and the top half features kings, queens, and heroes while the bottom part depicts stories from the life of Christ. Beside bronze pillars, there is a grapevine cross of St. Nino, who first brought Christianity to Georgia, and a chapel.
The Chronicle of Georgia is located on Keeni Mountain, a large hill in the northern part of Tbilisi. The monument lies in the Nadzaladevi District, accessed by road through Unknown Heroes Street. The monument is also unique as it is located at the northern point of the Tbilisi Sea.
A large part of the Chronicle of Georgia is related to religion. Saint Nino, the enlightener of Georgia, was a woman who preached Christianity in Georgia. The grapevine cross is her symbol. The church next to the Chronicle of Georgia is the church commemorating her. She exists in many Churches in Georgia such as the Georgian Orthodox Church. Georgia began to believe in Christianity in 337 AD. This year King Mirian III declared Christianity the state religion. The spread of Christianity made the ancient Georgian characters disappear and replaced them with new characters mixed with Greek orthography and Syriac alphabet. However, the spread of Christianity boosts the growth of literature and arts.
There are large sets of steps on the way to the monument. Here, people can overlook the whole of Tbilisi. The Tbilisi sea, an artificial lake built in 1953, is close by the monument. The reservoir is 8.75km long, with a width of around 2.85km. It is 45m deep at its deepest point. The surface elevation is situated 650-800 meters above sea level.
Born in Tbilisi on January 4, 1934, Zurab Konstantinovich Tsereteli was a Georgian-Russian sculptor and architect of large-scale monuments. He studied at the Tbilisi State Academy of Arts. After graduating, he stayed at the Georgian Academy of Sciences and studied Georgian folk art. Tsereteli then became a senior master at the industrial combine of the USSR's Arts Foundation in Tbilisi. He designed many monuments over the world. During the same time he was working on the Chronicle of Georgia, he also built the Friendship Forever monument in Moscow's Tishinskaya square. The monument symbolizes the friendship between Russia and Georgia. His career was highly controversial since it has been said that he had been involved with the Russia Government. Until March 2014, the artist's aide stated to Georgian news that he "generally does not get involved in politics".
Tbilisi is the capital and largest city of Georgia, located on the banks of the Kura River. With more than 1.3 million inhabitants, it contains almost one third of the country's population. Tbilisi was founded in the 5th century CE by Vakhtang I of Iberia and has since served as the capital of various Georgian kingdoms and republics. Between 1801 and 1917, then part of the Russian Empire, it was the seat of the Caucasus Viceroyalty, governing both the northern and southern sides of the Caucasus.
The Chronicle of Georgia is a monument located on Keeni Hill near the Tbilisi sea. It was created by sculptor Zurab Tsereteli in 1985 but was never fully finished. The monument sits at the top of a large set of stairs, overlooking the northern part of the city from different directions. There are 16 pillars that are between 30–35 meters tall and the top half features kings, queens, and heroes while the bottom part depicts stories from the life of Christ. Beside bronze pillars, there is a grapevine cross of St. Nino, who first brought Christianity to Georgia, and a chapel.
The Chronicle of Georgia is located on Keeni Mountain, a large hill in the northern part of Tbilisi. The monument lies in the Nadzaladevi District, accessed by road through Unknown Heroes Street. The monument is also unique as it is located at the northern point of the Tbilisi Sea.
A large part of the Chronicle of Georgia is related to religion. Saint Nino, the enlightener of Georgia, was a woman who preached Christianity in Georgia. The grapevine cross is her symbol. The church next to the Chronicle of Georgia is the church commemorating her. She exists in many Churches in Georgia such as the Georgian Orthodox Church. Georgia began to believe in Christianity in 337 AD. This year King Mirian III declared Christianity the state religion. The spread of Christianity made the ancient Georgian characters disappear and replaced them with new characters mixed with Greek orthography and Syriac alphabet. However, the spread of Christianity boosts the growth of literature and arts.
There are large sets of steps on the way to the monument. Here, people can overlook the whole of Tbilisi. The Tbilisi sea, an artificial lake built in 1953, is close by the monument. The reservoir is 8.75km long, with a width of around 2.85km. It is 45m deep at its deepest point. The surface elevation is situated 650-800 meters above sea level.
Born in Tbilisi on January 4, 1934, Zurab Konstantinovich Tsereteli was a Georgian-Russian sculptor and architect of large-scale monuments. He studied at the Tbilisi State Academy of Arts. After graduating, he stayed at the Georgian Academy of Sciences and studied Georgian folk art. Tsereteli then became a senior master at the industrial combine of the USSR's Arts Foundation in Tbilisi. He designed many monuments over the world. During the same time he was working on the Chronicle of Georgia, he also built the Friendship Forever monument in Moscow's Tishinskaya square. The monument symbolizes the friendship between Russia and Georgia. His career was highly controversial since it has been said that he had been involved with the Russia Government. Until March 2014, the artist's aide stated to Georgian news that he "generally does not get involved in politics".
The Bridge of Peace is a bow-shaped pedestrian bridge, a steel and glass construction illuminated with numerous LEDs, over the Kura River, linking the Rike Park with Old town in central Tbilisi. Since its opening in 2010 the structure has become an important pedestrian crossing in the city, as well as a significant tourist attraction and one of the most well-recognized landmarks of the capital.
The bridge, which stretches 150 metres (490 ft) over the Kura River was ordered by the City Hall of Tbilisi to create a contemporary design feature connecting Old Tbilisi with the new district. The official opening took place on May 6, 2010. The bridge stretches over Kura River providing a view of the Metekhi Church, statue of the city's founder Vakhtang Gorgasali, and the Narikala Fortress on one side, and Baratashvili Bridge and Ceremonial Palace of Georgia on the other.
The bridge was designed by the Italian architect Michele De Lucchi, who had also designed the buildings of the Ceremonial Palace of Georgia and Ministry of Internal Affairs in Tbilisi; the lighting design was created by the French lighting designer Philippe Martinaud. The structure of the bridge was built in Italy and transported to Tbilisi in 200 trucks, while the lighting was installed on site during the assembly of the structures.
The bridge, a design of which reminds of a marine animal, has a curvy steel and glass canopy top which shimmers with an interactive light display at night, generated by thousands of white LEDs. The roof is fitted with 1,208 custom LED fixtures. The handrail glass panels which run along the whole length of the walkway are equipped with embedded linear low-power LED arrays.
The lighting, which is live from 90 minutes before sunset until 90 minutes after sunrise, features four different lighting programs that run on the canopy every hour. At times, the bridge lights up in waves from one side of the river to the other. At other times, the pattern begins with a band of light at either end, continuing from either direction until the light meets in the middle, and fading to black before starting over. The third program starts by lighting the outer fixtures on the roofline, then briefly illuminates the entire canopy before going entirely dark. The fourth program makes the roof twinkle like stars as different groups of fixtures light and dim across the entire bridge length.
Within the bridge walkway, the low-power linear LED arrays embedded in the glass railings are triggered by 240 motion sensors as the pedestrians pass, giving an impression that the bridge lights come on for each person setting foot on the bridge. Additionally, a message in Morse code that renders the periodic table of elements goes across two parapets every hour. The lights designer Martinaud considers this communication celebration of "life and peace between people".
Tbilisi is the capital and largest city of Georgia, located on the banks of the Kura River. With more than 1.3 million inhabitants, it contains almost one third of the country's population. Tbilisi was founded in the 5th century CE by Vakhtang I of Iberia and has since served as the capital of various Georgian kingdoms and republics. Between 1801 and 1917, then part of the Russian Empire, it was the seat of the Caucasus Viceroyalty, governing both the northern and southern sides of the Caucasus.
A little view of the Savannah River at Sunset by River St. with the Savannah Convention Center, the Westin Hotel and the Limitless Yacht
The Chronicle of Georgia is a monument located on Keeni Hill near the Tbilisi sea. It was created by sculptor Zurab Tsereteli in 1985 but was never fully finished. The monument sits at the top of a large set of stairs, overlooking the northern part of the city from different directions. There are 16 pillars that are between 30–35 meters tall and the top half features kings, queens, and heroes while the bottom part depicts stories from the life of Christ. Beside bronze pillars, there is a grapevine cross of St. Nino, who first brought Christianity to Georgia, and a chapel.
The Chronicle of Georgia is located on Keeni Mountain, a large hill in the northern part of Tbilisi. The monument lies in the Nadzaladevi District, accessed by road through Unknown Heroes Street. The monument is also unique as it is located at the northern point of the Tbilisi Sea.
A large part of the Chronicle of Georgia is related to religion. Saint Nino, the enlightener of Georgia, was a woman who preached Christianity in Georgia. The grapevine cross is her symbol. The church next to the Chronicle of Georgia is the church commemorating her. She exists in many Churches in Georgia such as the Georgian Orthodox Church. Georgia began to believe in Christianity in 337 AD. This year King Mirian III declared Christianity the state religion. The spread of Christianity made the ancient Georgian characters disappear and replaced them with new characters mixed with Greek orthography and Syriac alphabet. However, the spread of Christianity boosts the growth of literature and arts.
There are large sets of steps on the way to the monument. Here, people can overlook the whole of Tbilisi. The Tbilisi sea, an artificial lake built in 1953, is close by the monument. The reservoir is 8.75km long, with a width of around 2.85km. It is 45m deep at its deepest point. The surface elevation is situated 650-800 meters above sea level.
Born in Tbilisi on January 4, 1934, Zurab Konstantinovich Tsereteli was a Georgian-Russian sculptor and architect of large-scale monuments. He studied at the Tbilisi State Academy of Arts. After graduating, he stayed at the Georgian Academy of Sciences and studied Georgian folk art. Tsereteli then became a senior master at the industrial combine of the USSR's Arts Foundation in Tbilisi. He designed many monuments over the world. During the same time he was working on the Chronicle of Georgia, he also built the Friendship Forever monument in Moscow's Tishinskaya square. The monument symbolizes the friendship between Russia and Georgia. His career was highly controversial since it has been said that he had been involved with the Russia Government. Until March 2014, the artist's aide stated to Georgian news that he "generally does not get involved in politics".
Kartlis Deda, Mother of Kartvel or Mother of Georgians is a monument in Georgia's capital Tbilisi.
The statue was erected on the top of Sololaki hill in 1958, the year Tbilisi celebrated its 1500th anniversary. Prominent Georgian sculptor Elguja Amashukeli designed the twenty-meter aluminium figure of a woman in Georgian national dress.
She symbolizes the Georgian national character: in her left hand she holds a bowl of wine to greet those who come as friends, and in her right hand is a sword for those who come as enemies.
In 1966 Elguja Amashukeli was awarded the Shota Rustaveli State Prize for this sculpture. He called the statue "Capital", and it commonly became known as "Mother of Kartvel". The accessories of the sculpture, the cup with wine and sword, are an expression of the history of our city, Tbilisi, the endless battles with the enemies and the welcoming of friendly guests.
The original statue erected on Sololaki Hill in 1958 was a wooden allegorical statue that would temporarily decorate the capital. Later it was decided to become permanent and the wood texture was covered with aluminum in 1963 to limit environmental damage. In 1997, the old statue was replaced with a new one.
Tbilisi is the capital and largest city of Georgia, located on the banks of the Kura River. With more than 1.3 million inhabitants, it contains almost one third of the country's population. Tbilisi was founded in the 5th century CE by Vakhtang I of Iberia and has since served as the capital of various Georgian kingdoms and republics. Between 1801 and 1917, then part of the Russian Empire, it was the seat of the Caucasus Viceroyalty, governing both the northern and southern sides of the Caucasus.
Tbilisi is the capital and largest city of Georgia, located on the banks of the Kura River. With more than 1.3 million inhabitants, it contains almost one third of the country's population. Tbilisi was founded in the 5th century CE by Vakhtang I of Iberia and has since served as the capital of various Georgian kingdoms and republics. Between 1801 and 1917, then part of the Russian Empire, it was the seat of the Caucasus Viceroyalty, governing both the northern and southern sides of the Caucasus.
Tbilisi is the capital and largest city of Georgia, located on the banks of the Kura River. With more than 1.3 million inhabitants, it contains almost one third of the country's population. Tbilisi was founded in the 5th century CE by Vakhtang I of Iberia and has since served as the capital of various Georgian kingdoms and republics. Between 1801 and 1917, then part of the Russian Empire, it was the seat of the Caucasus Viceroyalty, governing both the northern and southern sides of the Caucasus.
The Cathedral of the Assumption of the Virgin or the Catholic Church of the Ascension of the Virgin Mary. It is a Roman Catholic cathedral in Tbilisi, the Georgian capital. It is the seat of the Latin Apostolic Administration of the Caucasus (Latin: Administratio Apostolica Caucasi Latinorum) which it was created in 1993 with the decree Quo aptius.
A long history preceded the construction of the structure. Where is the cathedral was where the first Catholics settled in the thirteenth century. In 1240 the Dominicans founded a monastery. In 1328 a cathedral dedicated to St. John the Baptist was built and Tbilisi became an Episcopal seat (which suspended its operation in the sixteenth century). During the seventeenth century Catholic missionaries returned to Georgia and built a new church dedicated to the Annunciation (the "Latin Church in the Catholic form"). This Catholic structure were then privately for King Teimuraz II.
The current cathedral was built in front of the Church of the Annunciation (no longer exists) between 1805 and 1808 by the monk Philipo Foranian (then the Catholic parishes in Georgia were part of the Archdiocese of Mohilev, until 1848, and later the Diocese of Tiraspol). In 1937 the church was confiscated by the soviets, but after Georgia regained independence it was returned to the faithful in 1999.
Tbilisi is the capital and largest city of Georgia, located on the banks of the Kura River. With more than 1.3 million inhabitants, it contains almost one third of the country's population. Tbilisi was founded in the 5th century CE by Vakhtang I of Iberia and has since served as the capital of various Georgian kingdoms and republics. Between 1801 and 1917, then part of the Russian Empire, it was the seat of the Caucasus Viceroyalty, governing both the northern and southern sides of the Caucasus.
Tbilisi is the capital and largest city of Georgia, located on the banks of the Kura River. With more than 1.3 million inhabitants, it contains almost one third of the country's population. Tbilisi was founded in the 5th century CE by Vakhtang I of Iberia and has since served as the capital of various Georgian kingdoms and republics. Between 1801 and 1917, then part of the Russian Empire, it was the seat of the Caucasus Viceroyalty, governing both the northern and southern sides of the Caucasus.
Freedom Square or Liberty Square is located in the center of Tbilisi, Georgia, at the eastern end of Rustaveli Avenue.
Under Imperial Russia it was known as Erivansky or Paskevich-Erivansky Square. While part of the Soviet Union, it was Beria Square and Lenin Square.
Abutting the north side of Freedom Square is a small open space with a fountain and a bust of Alexander Pushkin. Nearby the famous communist Kamo (Simon Ter-Petrossian) was once buried, but during Stalin's rule his remains were moved to an undisclosed location.[6]
Tbilisi City Assembly is situated on the square. Other buildings include the former Bank of Georgia head office and the Courtyard by Marriott Tbilisi. The square will also accommodate the Old Tbilisi local government office, the building works of which are already started.
During the Soviet period, the square featured a large statue of Vladimir Lenin, which was built in 1956 and symbolically torn down in August 1991. On November 23, 2006, the Liberty Monument depicting St George slaying the dragon, created by Zurab Tsereteli was unveiled in the same place.
The square was originally named after Ivan Paskevich, Count of Erivan, a general in the Russian Imperial Army of Ukrainian descent, who earned his title in honor of his conquest of Erivan (present-day Yerevan) for the Russian Empire. During the Soviet era, the square was renamed twice: first to "Beria Square", and then "Lenin Square". The location was first named Freedom Square in 1918, during the foundation of the First Georgian Republic following the collapse of the Russian Empire.
Freedom Square was the site of the 1907 Tiflis bank robbery. It has also been the site of various mass demonstrations including those for Georgia's independence (from the Soviet Union), the Rose Revolution, and others. In 2005, U.S. President George W. Bush and Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili addressed a crowd of an estimated 100,000 people to mark the 60th anniversary of the end of World War II. During this event, Georgian-Armenian Vladimir Arutyunian threw a live grenade at the two presidents in an unsuccessful assassination attempt.
Tbilisi is the capital and largest city of Georgia, located on the banks of the Kura River. With more than 1.3 million inhabitants, it contains almost one third of the country's population. Tbilisi was founded in the 5th century CE by Vakhtang I of Iberia and has since served as the capital of various Georgian kingdoms and republics. Between 1801 and 1917, then part of the Russian Empire, it was the seat of the Caucasus Viceroyalty, governing both the northern and southern sides of the Caucasus.
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Tbilisi is the capital and largest city of Georgia, located on the banks of the Kura River. With more than 1.3 million inhabitants, it contains almost one third of the country's population. Tbilisi was founded in the 5th century CE by Vakhtang I of Iberia and has since served as the capital of various Georgian kingdoms and republics. Between 1801 and 1917, then part of the Russian Empire, it was the seat of the Caucasus Viceroyalty, governing both the northern and southern sides of the Caucasus.
Tbilisi is the capital and largest city of Georgia, located on the banks of the Kura River. With more than 1.3 million inhabitants, it contains almost one third of the country's population. Tbilisi was founded in the 5th century CE by Vakhtang I of Iberia and has since served as the capital of various Georgian kingdoms and republics. Between 1801 and 1917, then part of the Russian Empire, it was the seat of the Caucasus Viceroyalty, governing both the northern and southern sides of the Caucasus.
Freedom Square or Liberty Square is located in the center of Tbilisi, Georgia, at the eastern end of Rustaveli Avenue.
Under Imperial Russia it was known as Erivansky or Paskevich-Erivansky Square. While part of the Soviet Union, it was Beria Square and Lenin Square.
Abutting the north side of Freedom Square is a small open space with a fountain and a bust of Alexander Pushkin. Nearby the famous communist Kamo (Simon Ter-Petrossian) was once buried, but during Stalin's rule his remains were moved to an undisclosed location.[6]
Tbilisi City Assembly is situated on the square. Other buildings include the former Bank of Georgia head office and the Courtyard by Marriott Tbilisi. The square will also accommodate the Old Tbilisi local government office, the building works of which are already started.
During the Soviet period, the square featured a large statue of Vladimir Lenin, which was built in 1956 and symbolically torn down in August 1991. On November 23, 2006, the Liberty Monument depicting St George slaying the dragon, created by Zurab Tsereteli was unveiled in the same place.
The square was originally named after Ivan Paskevich, Count of Erivan, a general in the Russian Imperial Army of Ukrainian descent, who earned his title in honor of his conquest of Erivan (present-day Yerevan) for the Russian Empire. During the Soviet era, the square was renamed twice: first to "Beria Square", and then "Lenin Square". The location was first named Freedom Square in 1918, during the foundation of the First Georgian Republic following the collapse of the Russian Empire.
Freedom Square was the site of the 1907 Tiflis bank robbery. It has also been the site of various mass demonstrations including those for Georgia's independence (from the Soviet Union), the Rose Revolution, and others. In 2005, U.S. President George W. Bush and Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili addressed a crowd of an estimated 100,000 people to mark the 60th anniversary of the end of World War II. During this event, Georgian-Armenian Vladimir Arutyunian threw a live grenade at the two presidents in an unsuccessful assassination attempt.
Tbilisi is the capital and largest city of Georgia, located on the banks of the Kura River. With more than 1.3 million inhabitants, it contains almost one third of the country's population. Tbilisi was founded in the 5th century CE by Vakhtang I of Iberia and has since served as the capital of various Georgian kingdoms and republics. Between 1801 and 1917, then part of the Russian Empire, it was the seat of the Caucasus Viceroyalty, governing both the northern and southern sides of the Caucasus.
Baratashvili Bridge is a traffic and pedestrian bridge over the Kura River in Tbilisi, capital of Georgia. It was built in 1966 in place of the previously dismantled Mukhrani Bridge honoring Princess Mukhrani.
The bridge, located in Mtasminda district of the city, is often referred to as Bridge of Love, in reference to its current name given in honor of Georgian romanticism poet Nikoloz Baratashvili. The railings of the bridge have been decorated with bronze figures of couples in love. The bridge stretches over Mtkvari River in parallel to the picturesque Bridge of Peace and extends to Tbilisi Airport through a recently renovated highway. The bridge and the highway were renovated by Khidmsheni construction company.
A great blue heron wades in the Beaver Pond, of...
Clyde Shepherd Nature Preserve
DeKalb County (Medlock Park), Georgia, USA.
1 April 2021.
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Tbilisi is the capital and largest city of Georgia, located on the banks of the Kura River. With more than 1.3 million inhabitants, it contains almost one third of the country's population. Tbilisi was founded in the 5th century CE by Vakhtang I of Iberia and has since served as the capital of various Georgian kingdoms and republics. Between 1801 and 1917, then part of the Russian Empire, it was the seat of the Caucasus Viceroyalty, governing both the northern and southern sides of the Caucasus.
The Chronicle of Georgia is a monument located on Keeni Hill near the Tbilisi sea. It was created by sculptor Zurab Tsereteli in 1985 but was never fully finished. The monument sits at the top of a large set of stairs, overlooking the northern part of the city from different directions. There are 16 pillars that are between 30–35 meters tall and the top half features kings, queens, and heroes while the bottom part depicts stories from the life of Christ. Beside bronze pillars, there is a grapevine cross of St. Nino, who first brought Christianity to Georgia, and a chapel.
The Chronicle of Georgia is located on Keeni Mountain, a large hill in the northern part of Tbilisi. The monument lies in the Nadzaladevi District, accessed by road through Unknown Heroes Street. The monument is also unique as it is located at the northern point of the Tbilisi Sea.
A large part of the Chronicle of Georgia is related to religion. Saint Nino, the enlightener of Georgia, was a woman who preached Christianity in Georgia. The grapevine cross is her symbol. The church next to the Chronicle of Georgia is the church commemorating her. She exists in many Churches in Georgia such as the Georgian Orthodox Church. Georgia began to believe in Christianity in 337 AD. This year King Mirian III declared Christianity the state religion. The spread of Christianity made the ancient Georgian characters disappear and replaced them with new characters mixed with Greek orthography and Syriac alphabet. However, the spread of Christianity boosts the growth of literature and arts.
There are large sets of steps on the way to the monument. Here, people can overlook the whole of Tbilisi. The Tbilisi sea, an artificial lake built in 1953, is close by the monument. The reservoir is 8.75km long, with a width of around 2.85km. It is 45m deep at its deepest point. The surface elevation is situated 650-800 meters above sea level.
Born in Tbilisi on January 4, 1934, Zurab Konstantinovich Tsereteli was a Georgian-Russian sculptor and architect of large-scale monuments. He studied at the Tbilisi State Academy of Arts. After graduating, he stayed at the Georgian Academy of Sciences and studied Georgian folk art. Tsereteli then became a senior master at the industrial combine of the USSR's Arts Foundation in Tbilisi. He designed many monuments over the world. During the same time he was working on the Chronicle of Georgia, he also built the Friendship Forever monument in Moscow's Tishinskaya square. The monument symbolizes the friendship between Russia and Georgia. His career was highly controversial since it has been said that he had been involved with the Russia Government. Until March 2014, the artist's aide stated to Georgian news that he "generally does not get involved in politics".
In my pursuit of fall color, I had seen that some friends visited the Old Mill at Berry College in recent days and that there appeared to be some good fall color.
While on lunch, I swung by the Old Mill since I work on campus. Driving down the dirt/gravel road leading to the Old Mill, I could tell that the leaves appeared to be at peak color. I was cautiously optimistic as the color hasn't been that great in years past. Usually a few trees here or there had color, or peak color would last a day or 2 at the most, or the leaves would have very little color and just fall, but I couldn't remember the last time most of the trees were at peak color at the same time.
The Old Mill is one of the most popular places on campus and probably the most photographed. Everyone has certain angles so I always try and find a different perspective. For this shot, I couldn't help but notice all of the orange and yellow leaves that had fallen, likely due to our recent rains, and had yet to turn brown. After surveying the area, I found a few rocks marking the edge of a parking area and placed my camera and lens on one of them. I fired off a few shots while adjusting my settings as I couldn't get on the ground to look through the viewfinder and go back to work covered in mud. After a few attempts, I finally came away with a shot that I was happy with.
The color won't be around for long, so be sure to stop by if you're in the area.
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The National Botanical Garden of Georgia, located in Tbilisi, is a stunning oasis of tranquility surrounded by the city's impressive mountains. One of its main attractions is the picturesque waterfalls that cascade through lush flora, creating a serene atmosphere. These waterfalls provide a refreshing spot for visitors to relax and take in the natural beauty of the surroundings. The garden boasts an impressive diversity of plant species, making it an ideal destination for nature enthusiasts and walkers seeking a peaceful retreat within the city. The trees are a crucial part of the garden's rich biodiversity. They include both native and exotic species, contributing to the garden's ecological value and aesthetic appeal. Among the native trees are majestic oaks and chestnuts, offering deep shade and a playful variation of colors throughout the seasons. Additionally, striking exotic species such as the Japanese maple and cedar add unique foliage and distinctive beauty to the landscape. Spanning 128 hectares, the garden features numerous trails that wind through exotic flora and serene water features. Besides the waterfalls, several viewpoints offer breathtaking views over Tbilisi and the surrounding mountains. Dating back to the 17th century, the garden plays a significant role in botanical research and conservation in Georgia and is a beloved spot for both tourists and locals to unwind in nature.
The largest waterfall in the National Botanical Garden of Tbilisi is a stunning natural feature, cascading gracefully through lush greenery and adding a dynamic element to the garden's serene landscape. This impressive waterfall, with its powerful flow and sparkling waters, creates a picturesque setting that attracts both nature enthusiasts and visitors looking for a tranquil retreat. Often, visitors pose for photos in front of the waterfall, captivated by its grandeur and the way its shimmering waters catch the light. The backdrop of the cascading falls provides a dramatic and visually striking contrast to the surrounding flora, making it a popular spot for capturing memorable moments. People often stand with outstretched arms or in thoughtful poses, enjoying the cool mist and the refreshing ambiance created by the waterfall's natural splendor. The scene is one of both awe and joy, as the waterfall’s beauty enhances the experience of being immersed in the garden’s tranquil environment.
De National Botanical Garden van Georgië, gelegen in Tbilisi, is een prachtige oase van rust, omgeven door de indrukwekkende bergen van de stad. Een van de belangrijkste attracties zijn de schilderachtige watervallen, die te midden van weelderige flora naar beneden stromen en een serene ambiance creëren. Deze watervallen bieden bezoekers een verfrissende plek om te ontspannen en de natuurlijke schoonheid van de omgeving te bewonderen. De tuin herbergt een indrukwekkende diversiteit aan plantensoorten, waardoor het een ideale bestemming is voor natuurliefhebbers en wandelaars die op zoek zijn naar een rustige ontsnapping binnen de stad. De bomen in de National Botanical Garden vormen een essentieel onderdeel van de rijke biodiversiteit van de tuin. Ze omvatten zowel inheemse als exotische soorten, die bijdragen aan de ecologische waarde en de esthetische aantrekkingskracht. Onder de inheemse bomen bevinden zich majestueuze eiken en kastanjes, die zorgen voor rijke schaduw en een speelse afwisseling van kleuren door de seizoenen heen. Daarnaast zijn er opvallende exotische soorten zoals de Japanse esdoorn en de ceder, die unieke bladeren en een bijzondere uitstraling toevoegen aan het landschap. Met een oppervlakte van 128 hectare biedt de tuin tal van wandelpaden die langs exotische flora en kalme waterpartijen leiden. Naast de watervallen zijn er verschillende uitkijkpunten die een adembenemend uitzicht bieden over Tbilisi en de omliggende bergen. De tuin, die teruggaat tot de 17e eeuw, speelt een belangrijke rol in botanisch onderzoek en natuurbehoud in Georgië en is een geliefde plek voor zowel toeristen als de lokale bevolking om tot rust te komen in de natuur.
Tbilisi is the capital and largest city of Georgia, located on the banks of the Kura River. With more than 1.3 million inhabitants, it contains almost one third of the country's population. Tbilisi was founded in the 5th century CE by Vakhtang I of Iberia and has since served as the capital of various Georgian kingdoms and republics. Between 1801 and 1917, then part of the Russian Empire, it was the seat of the Caucasus Viceroyalty, governing both the northern and southern sides of the Caucasus.
I had a serious case of cabin fever so took a day trip to Minnehaha Falls in North Georgia yesterday. Totally fell in love with the area!
The famous White Bridge in Kutaisi, Georgia, overlooking the Rioni River.
The iconic sculpture on the bridge stands against a dramatic sky filled with streaking clouds and warm sunlight.
Kutaisi is one of the oldest cities in Georgia and a fascinating place where history, architecture and everyday life meet along the riverbanks.
The Chronicle of Georgia is a monument located on Keeni Hill near the Tbilisi sea. It was created by sculptor Zurab Tsereteli in 1985 but was never fully finished. The monument sits at the top of a large set of stairs, overlooking the northern part of the city from different directions. There are 16 pillars that are between 30–35 meters tall and the top half features kings, queens, and heroes while the bottom part depicts stories from the life of Christ. Beside bronze pillars, there is a grapevine cross of St. Nino, who first brought Christianity to Georgia, and a chapel.
The Chronicle of Georgia is located on Keeni Mountain, a large hill in the northern part of Tbilisi. The monument lies in the Nadzaladevi District, accessed by road through Unknown Heroes Street. The monument is also unique as it is located at the northern point of the Tbilisi Sea.
A large part of the Chronicle of Georgia is related to religion. Saint Nino, the enlightener of Georgia, was a woman who preached Christianity in Georgia. The grapevine cross is her symbol. The church next to the Chronicle of Georgia is the church commemorating her. She exists in many Churches in Georgia such as the Georgian Orthodox Church. Georgia began to believe in Christianity in 337 AD. This year King Mirian III declared Christianity the state religion. The spread of Christianity made the ancient Georgian characters disappear and replaced them with new characters mixed with Greek orthography and Syriac alphabet. However, the spread of Christianity boosts the growth of literature and arts.
There are large sets of steps on the way to the monument. Here, people can overlook the whole of Tbilisi. The Tbilisi sea, an artificial lake built in 1953, is close by the monument. The reservoir is 8.75km long, with a width of around 2.85km. It is 45m deep at its deepest point. The surface elevation is situated 650-800 meters above sea level.
Born in Tbilisi on January 4, 1934, Zurab Konstantinovich Tsereteli was a Georgian-Russian sculptor and architect of large-scale monuments. He studied at the Tbilisi State Academy of Arts. After graduating, he stayed at the Georgian Academy of Sciences and studied Georgian folk art. Tsereteli then became a senior master at the industrial combine of the USSR's Arts Foundation in Tbilisi. He designed many monuments over the world. During the same time he was working on the Chronicle of Georgia, he also built the Friendship Forever monument in Moscow's Tishinskaya square. The monument symbolizes the friendship between Russia and Georgia. His career was highly controversial since it has been said that he had been involved with the Russia Government. Until March 2014, the artist's aide stated to Georgian news that he "generally does not get involved in politics".
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There are a ton of canola fields in the area now, wonderful!
Tbilisi is the capital and largest city of Georgia, located on the banks of the Kura River. With more than 1.3 million inhabitants, it contains almost one third of the country's population. Tbilisi was founded in the 5th century CE by Vakhtang I of Iberia and has since served as the capital of various Georgian kingdoms and republics. Between 1801 and 1917, then part of the Russian Empire, it was the seat of the Caucasus Viceroyalty, governing both the northern and southern sides of the Caucasus.