Through the portal: a stunning view of Tbilisi’s ancient walls and majestic Sameba cathedral

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Tbilisi is the capital and largest city of Georgia, situated in the eastern part of the country along the banks of the Kura River. The city has a rich history that spans over 1,500 years and has been influenced by various cultures and civilizations throughout the centuries. Tbilisi was founded in the 5th century by the Georgian King Vakhtang I Gorgasali. According to legend, the king discovered the warm sulfur springs during a hunting expedition and decided to build a city at that location. Over the centuries, Tbilisi has been influenced by different empires, including the Persians, Arabs, Mongols, Ottomans, and Russians, leading to a rich and diverse cultural mix. The old town center is a maze of narrow streets with traditional houses, balconies, and churches, and it also houses the famous sulfur baths. From the entrance portal of the church you can see the old city walls and the Semeba Cathedral. The Sameba Cathedral, also known as the Holy Trinity Cathedral, is the largest church in Georgia and one of the largest Orthodox churches in the world. Situated on Elijah Hill, the cathedral dominates the landscape of Tbilisi. Construction began in 1995 and was completed in 2004, as a symbol of Georgian religious revival after the collapse of the Soviet Union. The cathedral, with its golden dome, incorporates both traditional and modern elements in its architecture, and serves as the spiritual center of the Georgian Orthodox Church.

From the window of the entrance portal of the Metekhi Church, you are treated to a breathtaking view that includes both the ancient city walls of Tbilisi and the grand Sameba Cathedral. The historic city walls, winding along the hills, stand as a reminder of the city’s rich past, having defended Tbilisi through centuries of invasions and rebuilding. These ancient fortifications offer a glimpse into the resilient spirit of the old city. In the distance, the towering Sameba Cathedral, also known as the Holy Trinity Cathedral, rises above the modern parts of the city. One of the largest Orthodox churches in the world, it dominates the skyline with its golden dome, symbolizing the religious and cultural revival of Georgia after the collapse of the Soviet Union.

Tbilisi is de hoofdstad en grootste stad van Georgië, gelegen in het oosten van het land aan de oevers van de rivier de Koera. De stad heeft een rijke geschiedenis die meer dan 1.500 jaar teruggaat en heeft door de eeuwen heen vele invloeden ondergaan van diverse culturen en beschavingen. Tbilisi werd gesticht in de 5e eeuw door de Georgische koning Vakhtang I Gorgasali. Volgens de legende ontdekte de koning de warme zwavelbronnen tijdens een jachtpartij en besloot hij op die plek een stad te bouwen. Door de eeuwen heen is Tbilisi beïnvloed door verschillende rijken, waaronder de Perzen, Arabieren, Mongolen, Ottomanen en Russen, wat heeft geleid tot een rijke en diverse culturele mix. Het oude stadscentrum is een doolhof van smalle straatjes met traditionele huizen, balkons en kerken, en herbergt ook de beroemde zwavelbaden. Het uitzicht vanaf de Metekhi Kerk in Tbilisi is adembenemend en biedt een panoramisch beeld van de historische stad en de omgeving. De kerk ligt op een hoge klif aan de oever van de rivier de Mtkvari (Kura), waardoor bezoekers een prachtig uitzicht hebben over het oude stadscentrum van Tbilisi. Vanuit het ingangs portaal van de kerk kun je de oude stadmuren en de Semeba Kathedraal zien. De Sameba Kathedraal, ook wel bekend als de Heilige Drievuldigheidskathedraal, is de grootste kerk in Georgië en een van de grootste orthodoxe kerken ter wereld. Gelegen op de Elia-heuvel, domineert de kathedraal het landschap van Tbilisi. De bouw begon in 1995 en werd voltooid in 2004, als symbool van de Georgische religieuze heropleving na het uiteenvallen van de Sovjet-Unie. De kathedraal, met zijn goudkleurige koepel, bevat zowel traditionele als moderne elementen in de architectuur, en fungeert als het spirituele centrum van de Georgisch-Orthodoxe kerk.

Taken in: Georgia / K'alak'i T'bilisi / Tbilisi (show map)

Taken on: October 16, 2023

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