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Karvasla one of the largest in Tbilisi caravanserais at the beginning of the 19th c.The Karvasla building is located at 8 Sioni Street, between Sioni church and touristic hot spot Shardeni Street

In the beginning the Karvasla building was a store for various goods and a barrelhouse. Today it is an active tourist spot, where one can explore Georgian history in the museum, exhibition and trade areas

Ioseb Grishashvili Museum of Tbilisi History was founded in 1910 as a City Museum

Along with the history of the past, visitors to this venue have a chance to view contemporary art works in the exhibition halls of the museum

exhibitions and trade areas

Tako Shashiashvili (born 1971)

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Minankari famous jewelry Georgian cloisonne enamel

National traditional Georgian hand made original pendant enamel minanqari 

Minankari Georgian cloisonne enamel

Minankari Georgian cloisonne enamel

The Tbilisi History Museum was established there in 1910. There are approximately 50,000 objects in the funds depicting city life from the IV millennium to present. Archeological materials: bronze and iron weapons, vessels in metal, glass, faience and porcelain, jewelry, coins, flags and household goods. Additionally, you will find photos of Old Tbilisi, maps, sketches, and paintings – including the works of Lado Gudiashvili, Mose Toidze, Elene Akhvlediani, and other prominent artists.  The ceramics collection from Avlabari and the funds of manuscripts from old and middle ages are the highlights of the collection, as well as weapons, musical instruments and clothing

Bench, Baratashvili street

Tbilisi City Seal

Lamplighter statue by the sculptor Irakli Tsuladze (Georgian, 1973)

Sculptor Irakli Tsuladze (Georgian, 1973)Sound of spring

Sculptor Irakli Tsuladze (Georgian, 1973)Sound of spring

Orbeliani square “Sound of spring” fountain by Irakli Tsuladze (Georgian, 1973)

Monument “St. Nino” (19m high), Christian martyr and the Patron Saint of Tbilisi

Saint Nino, Equal to the

Apostles and the Enlightener of Georgia, (c.

296 – c. 338 or 340), was a woman who

preached Christianity in

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Monument “St. Nino” (19m high), was made by Zurab Tsereteli in 1988 – 1994

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Sound: Ananuri - Georgian folklore ensemble – Simgera sakartveloze (megruli); Marabeli