Georgia
The Crossroads of Europe and Asia
Captured in October, 2023
Georgia’s location at the intersection between Europe and Asia has made it a melting pot of cultures, religions, and empires throughout history, from the Persians and Romans to the Mongols and Ottomans. Part of the Caucasus, a transcontinental region bridging the Black and Caspian Seas, Georgia is one of the oldest wine producers in the world, tracing its heritage as far back as 6000 BC. To its north, it shares its border with Russia under whose empire it used to belong until it achieved independence in 1991 as the Soviet Union dissolved. Georgia’s capital, Tbilisi, houses around a third of Georgia’s 3.7 million population. The city blends old and new, with the Old Town, ‘Avtandilis Khevi’, being a UNESCO World Heritage Site and capturing the essence of the city’s rich history.
Tbilisi's Old Town has a colourful and eclectic character
One of the many 'outdoor' book stores I saw
Tbilisi's name is derived from the Georgian word, 'tbili', which means warm, referring to the city's hot springs
The Leaning Tower of Tbilisi - an intentionally ramshackle structure built by renowned puppeteer Rezo Gabriadze
Tbilisi's Old Town is a labyrinth of ornate entrance halls, courtyards and wooden balconies
The cable car leading to Narikala Fortress, built in the 4th century
The Narikala Fortress which overlooks the city
Tbilisi’s architecture is a blend of old and new
The medieval fortress of Ananuri
The majestic Caucasus Mountains in autumn
War Memorial in Gori
Created by the Georgian artist Gagosh, the mural sits on the side of a building scarred with bullet holes from the 2008 Russia-Georgia war
The Joseph Stalin Museum in Gori, his hometown. The museum remains controversial due to it's pro-Stalin stance
