Canyons and gorges near Tbilisi

Q: In what architectural style was built the Cathedral of Tsminda Sameba and how is it unique?

The main cathedral of the Georgian Orthodox Church (2004) combines elements of Georgian medieval architecture and modern technologies. The 84-meter temple is built of travertine and crowned with seven gilded domes - a symbol of the seven sacraments. The crypt contains relics: a particle of the Life-Creating Cross and the relics of the saints. Architect Archil Mindyashvili was inspired by Samtavisi and Svetitskhoveli cathedrals.

Q: What places in Tbilisi is worth visiting for a tourist who came for just one day?

A mandatory route through the Old Town: sulfur baths of Abanotubani (XVII century), Narikala fortress with panoramic views, the pedestrian bridge of the World (2010, Italian architect Michele de Lucchi). Include Rustaveli Avenue with the National Museum of Georgia, where gold items from Colchis are stored. Finish the day on Mount Mtatsminda at the Church of St. David (XIX century) - the tomb of Russian and Georgian writers.

Q: Where in Tbilisi to take the most atmospheric photos with local flavor?

Chardeny Street with vintage cafes and graffiti is an ideal location for urban photography. In the area of Sololaki, elegant mansions in the Art Nouveau style (the house of Melik-Azaryanets, 1903) have been preserved. View of colorful houses from the terrace of the restaurant "Funduk" conveys the spirit of old Tbilisi. The unique angle opens from Turtle Lake against the background of the Botanical Garden, founded in 1845.

Q: What little-known sights of Tbilisi should be seen by history connoisseurs?

Caravanserai Artsruni (XIX century) on Sioni Street is a rare example of an oriental shopping complex with a courtyard. In the dungeons of the temple of Kashveti (1910) preserved frescoes of the medieval church. The Zakharia Paliashvili House Museum holds the archive of the composer who created the national opera Abesalom and Eteri. In the Berdzeni quarter, the ruins of an ancient fortress mentioned in the chronicles of the V century have been preserved.

Q: What legends are associated with the sulfur baths of Abanotubani in Tbilisi?

According to the chronicles, King Vakhtang Gorgasali in the V century discovered hot springs during the hunt - the city was founded on this place. The bath "Irakli II" was visited by Pushkin and Dumas-father, about which memorial tablets have been preserved. In the underground domes of the XVII century still use natural hydrogen sulfide water with a temperature of 38-40 ° C. Legend has it that Alexander the Great spent the night in the Blue Bath during his campaigns.

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