Narikala

Easy summer destinations for Tbilisi travellers

Summer is the busiest period in terms of tourism. Here are 4 places a foreign visitor should see in Georgia, Tbilisi to experience city’s modern and traditional mix.

Narikala Fortress

Narikala Fortress dates back to the fourth century and oversees Tbilisi and river Mtkvari. It is a good start to explore Tbilisi. When visiting the fortress, one should not miss Statue of Qartlis Deda, impressive monument seen from almost every part of the old city. View is great from the place, so it gives perfect opportunity to take impressive pictures.

Sameba or Holy Trinity Cathedral

It is impossible to visit every part of the city in a day, but one should not miss Sameba Cathedral, impressive sample of the Georgian architecture and culture. This is the highest Orthodox church in the East. The Cathedral is being painted and is a mix of traditional and modern style and is surrounded with beautiful garden.

Dry Bridge

So called Dry Bridge and everyday exhibition there reflects Georgia’s past and present. There one can see antique items dating back to centuries that will definitely attract attention. One can find there old items like a copper vase or an old dagger, or paintings reflecting contemporary Tbilisi views. If one is interested in collecting antique items, Dry Bridge is a great destination.

MoMA or Museum of Modern Art

Zurab Tsereteli Museum of Modern Art in Tbilisi connects past, present and future. It connects Georgia and the world, where there is exhibited more than 300 masterpieces of different genres and around 250 photos. If one is interested in exploring modern Georgian or foreign art, MoMA is a great destination.

Source: www.Georgianjournal.ge

Narikala Fortess in old Tbilisi

Narikala fortess- also called the Mother Fortress of Tbilisi, Narikala is an ancient symbol of Tbilisi’s defence. The fortress was established in the 4th century, around the period when the city itself was founded. It was then known as Shuris-tsikhe (Invidious Fort). The name Narikala is said to derive from a Persian word for citadel, but another theory says was the name that Mongols used, meaning “little fortress”. It was expanded considerably by the Arabs during the 7th and 8th centuries. The Arabs built the Emir’s palace within its walls. King David further extended the Builder the fortress in th 11th century. Most of the existing fortifications date from the 16th and 17th centuries. In 1827 it was damaged by an earthquake and was not resorted. St. Nikolos church, inside the fortress walls, dates from the 12th century. It was renovated in 1996. Narikala offers you some of the best panoramas of the city.

We’d also advise you to take a walk along the Narikala Tourist route, a 1500 metre trail that runs from the top of the ridge near the Mother Georgia statue, around the fortress and down into Old Town to near the entrance to the Botanical Gardens. It offers stunning views at every turn and is a particular delight at night when the city lights shine below.

source: www.inyourpocket.com

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