Final Day in Tbilisi

 

Last full day in Tbilisi and we spent it kicking around the old town. Took a cable car to the top of the hill overlooking the city where the giant “Mother of Georgia” statue stands (shown above). Erected in 1958 to celebrate the city’s 1500th anniversary, it stands 66ft tall. A cup of wine in one hand for hospitality, a sword in the other to vanquish its enemies. 






The Peace Bridge, pedestrian bridge erected in 2010


Some side streets in our travels today


Sulphur Baths:  The city has been known for them for hundreds of years.  We decided to pass. For those of you that know what sulfur dioxide smells like, you’ll understand



Our boat from 2 days ago

View looking back at the old town

Statue of King Vakhtang who founded Tbilisi around 500AD. 


The Metekhi Church, built in the 13th century



Discovered this very cool repurposed street car





The Meidan Bazaar - underneath the main square of the old town. Cool place to shop for upscale tourist stuff



Churchkhela- halved walnuts on a string dipped in grape juice thickened with flour. They are sweet, crunchy and unique. Sold everywhere throughout the city

Khinkali - they eat this everywhere and, in this case, we got a dessert version. The pasta was soaked in cherry juice with cherries inside, complemented with vanilla ice cream. Very tasty!


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