Caucasus Day 9: Tblisi

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A day without driving! More or less.  Today we did a walking tour of the Old Town starting with an overview of it from across the river, wizzed over by cablecar, then wandered through the warren of streets checking out stores, churches and architecture. A little free time in the afternoon then back out for a stroll to our evening meal. A super day.

Walked up to the platform above for the view across to the old town
After visiting the church we took the cable car across to the top of the hill opposite

The Metekhi Church at this overlook 
Looking back from cablecar station
Sinuous Bridge of Peace

Mother of Georgia statue
sword (fierce defending country), wine (welcoming)
Walked down to Old Square – Jewish, Muslim and nobility quarters all close together
17+18th century bathhouses
Life-size enlargement of a 3” stone boy figurine found nearby dating to 7thC B.C. celebrating wine
Pedestrian underpass turned into a cool bazaar
Bridge of Peace close up
Quirky clock tower
On the hour the angel comes out and rings the bell
Quite the tourist attraction