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One of the more difficult things I've encountered in Tbilisi has been trying to find good playgrounds where my toddler can get some exercise. I have found a few since I moved here, but most are dilapidated and of very poor condition, appearing to have been left behind by the Soviets. For those of you traveling with children, you may be interested in checking out some of these better playgrounds:
1. The recently constructed, two-tiered playground at the National Botanical Garden, which includes a zip-line and a rope climbing web;
2. The playground in the park at the end of the Freedom Bridge;
3. Several playgrounds for different ages and interests in Mziuri Park;
4. A small brand new playground in the Mushtaidi Amusement Park;
5. The indoor playground at the Main Railroad station (third floor, in the Food Court);
6. The playground at Vilnius Square;
7. A small playground at Taglaura Grill on the road to Mtatsminda Amusement Park;
8. The small playground next to Coffee Time behind the Goodwill in Vake.
As I find more good playgrounds, I will add them to this review.
Updated Dec 20, 2012
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Lake Lisi is being renovated and as a result it has a clean an modern appearance of a beach club. The facility includes acres of open and shady grassy areas, a long sandy beach and swimming area, a wooden and brick boardwalk, lots of lounging chairs and umbrellas, cafe tables and chairs, a small cafe and a place where you can rent row boats and paddle boats. The day I was there it was really windy, so few people were on the water and I don't think they would have allowed boat rentals that day. A short walk farther up the hill, is another cafe, the Lisi Lounge, that hosts an outdoor movie screen and a pavilion with a central fireplace and poker tables. While the beach looked like the perfect place to bring your family for a day of relaxation, the Lounge looked like the perfect place to go for an evening date.
According to their website, this place is going to be fantastic in just a couple of years, with jogging and bike trails, and adult and children sport fields being constructed in 2013, and a future spa and swimming complex after that. Apparently they are going to take advantage of the thermal springs in the area.
Updated Dec 20, 2012
Website: http://lisi.ge/en/lisilake
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Lovely part of the city to explore, narrow lanes both old and new, there's lots of rebuilding going on around here, shops and restaurants aplenty plus a new cable car up the mountain was almost complete (5/12).
Written Jun 6, 2012
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New pedestrian bridge over the Mtkvari river. Unusual design but at least there is shelter when it rains.
On a more serious note, the water level in my photos is high in just a couple of days the river flooded with loss of life, sad news.
Written May 30, 2012
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Enticed here on a warm and sunny morning (only one of our stay!)by the promise of a cable car ride up to Turtle Lake. Victory statue overlooking the grave of the unknown soldier memorial in a large park area. Enjoyed a couple of hours people watching on several shady benches and a couple of beers in the friendly cafe but, alas, the cable car was not working and does look unlikely to be in the near future. Never mind, still an enjoyable morning.
Written May 29, 2012
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The main street of Tbilisi, from Freedom Square to Republic Square, well over a mile long I guess. Lined with museums, Government buildings, shops and restaurants it's a entertaining walk along the length, many shady benches to people watch on a warm or dry day.
Traffic spoils it a little and crossing is best done underneath!
Written May 28, 2012
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Ananuri
If you go to the High Caucasus you very probably will pass by Ananuri, and its fortified monastery.
Ananuri has been built in the 16th century during a period of civil wars, and it has long been a place of fights and rebellions. This fortified complex is often represented as a symbol of Georgia, as it is a sort of synthesis of finest religious art and roughness of a mountain defensive settlement.
It can be the objective of a short day trip, or you can go there by minibus and take another minibus to resume the journey to the Caucasus, or as I did, have the luck the minibus stops for 15-20mn at this place, for a rest or just for the tourists if there are tourists in the minibus.
So, I had not the opportunity to visit inside the monastery but enjoyed its setting, the landscape and a look at the souvenir sellers displays (picture 5).
The nice thing when travelling with locals is that you make nice and pleasant encounters and there is the possibility I even can be photographed in front of a local monument.
Written Apr 28, 2012
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The cobbled streets of Avlabari quarter, not really spectacular, “forgotten” by tourists have a real charm with their small houses, the shade of the trees, their old churches, the people doing their business. . . The streets are sometimes empty, sometimes crowded. . . real life is going on. . !
Just a few pictures, trying to catch a bit of the atmosphere; I liked a lot walking here.
Written Apr 28, 2012
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Davit Cinascar Metkveli is a tiny little church located on the cliff above the Kura, in the lower area of Avlabari Quarter.*
You may notice that in Tbilisi, during daytime, there is almost always somebody in the churches and that there are masses several times a day, so it is not easy to visit churches without disturbing the worshippers. So, when a mass is going on, either wait it finishes or keep outside and do not disturb; this is what I did at this little church.
This tiny little church (I would say a chapel) is nicely located on the cliffs above the river and offers nice views on the city (picture 5), is a recent construction, the bicks and stones look almost new, but due to its size and location, it is a very charming place.
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Written Apr 28, 2012
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The Sameba Cathedral has triggered a great controversy in Georgia; for some it is the renewal of pride of the Orthodox Church, but many orthodox traditionalists think this building reflects more sinful pride rather than religious spirit; moreover, it has been built (in 2000) on the Armenian cemetery, and this was a provocation of the Georgian Orthodox church against the Armenian Church.
Many Orthodox think it is a sin to have built a church bigger than the traditional sanctuaries, like Alaverdi or Svetitskhoveli, and when one thinks that it has been financed by the billionaire Boris Ivanichvili accused to have tight links with Russian politicians, you can understand there is a bit of controversy about this cathedral which dominates the city from the left bank of the Kura. Sameba is also the siege of the Orthodox Church and whatever the controversies, lots of people visit this place and many shops and stalls are in the small streets around.
It is easy to reach and worth a short visit, even if it is only for outside, the gardens and the surroundings.
This Trinity Cathedral looks really gigantic, when you are close (picture 1), as you could have suspected it when discovered from far (picture 2, picture 5).
There is a big park around and there are other chapels, kiosks, and locals apparently enjoy walking around or having a rest on one of the benches.
Going to this cathedral is also an excellent pretext to visit the old quarters (Armenian, Turks, Jewish) of the left bank (other tips).
Written Apr 28, 2012
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