Stone entrance gate to Narikala Fortress in Tbilisi, Georgia, with a cobblestone path leading up and an old church visible on the fortress wall Close-up of an old brick church in Tbilisi Old Town with a distinctive bell tower, arched entrances, and traditional Georgian architecture. Panoramic view of the ancient stone ruins of Narikala Fortress overlooking Tbilisi city, with rocky terrain and trees in the foreground.

Tbilisi Old Town Wall Ruins

While Old Tbilisi (Dzveli Tbilisi) is famous for its charming streets, traditional houses, and ancient churches, remnants of its old city walls are actually quite subtle and often integrated into the urban fabric rather than standing as grand, continuous fortifications like those found in some other historic cities. The most prominent surviving parts of Tbilisi’s […]

Aerial view of Rustaveli Avenue in Tbilisi at night, with streetlights illuminating the boulevard and a distant mountain with a lit TV tower.

Rustaveli Avenue Tbilisi: Main Street, Opera & Museums

Rustaveli Avenue (Georgian: რუსთაველის გამზირი, Rustavelis Gamziri) is the central and most prestigious avenue in Tbilisi, Georgia. Stretching for approximately 1.5 kilometers (just under a mile) from Freedom Square to Rustaveli Metro Station, it is the city’s main artery, a cultural and political hub, and a vibrant showcase of Georgian history, architecture, and contemporary life. […]

Close-up of the golden statue of St. George slaying a dragon, atop a tall monument in Freedom Square, Tbilisi, against a clear blue sky.

Freedom Square (Tavisuplebis Moedani), Tbilisi

Freedom Square (Georgian: თავისუფლების მოედანი, Tavisuplebis Moedani), often referred to as Liberty Square, is the central and most iconic square in Tbilisi, Georgia. It’s not just a major traffic hub but also a powerful symbol of Georgia’s turbulent history, its struggles for independence, and its modern aspirations.   Historical Significance: A Stage for History: For […]

A beautiful view of two historic churches on a hillside in Tbilisi Old Town, with the hills and a power line in the background. The leaning clock tower of the Rezo Gabriadze Marionette Theater in Tbilisi, with a detailed, eclectic design, surrounded by a narrow street and buildings. Close-up of the futuristic white steel and glass structure of the Bridge of Peace in Tbilisi, with a view of old town buildings and the Mtkvari River below. The Kartlis Deda (Mother of Georgia) statue standing on a hill overlooking Tbilisi, holding a sword and a bowl, surrounded by a lush forest. Close-up of an old brick church in Tbilisi Old Town with a distinctive bell tower, arched entrances, and traditional Georgian architecture. Stone entrance gate to Narikala Fortress in Tbilisi, Georgia, with a cobblestone path leading up and an old church visible on the fortress wall View of the ornate Chreli Abano (Orbeliani) sulfur bathhouse and a traditional building, with domed bathhouse roofs and old town architecture in the foreground. Overview of a section of Rike Park in Tbilisi, showing park benches, green lawns, and mature trees, with city elements in the distant background. Panoramic view of the ancient stone ruins of Narikala Fortress overlooking Tbilisi city, with rocky terrain and trees in the foreground.

Tbilisi Old Town (Dzveli Tbilisi)

In this week’s interview, Ole ter Wey talks to climate activist Grace Fong about the importance of climate education. Drawing on her very personal experiences with the impacts of climate change in her home country of Fiji