Narikala Fortress Tbilisi‘s oldest monument, it was built in the 4 th century AD, just as Tbilisi was itself being founded, and has undergone numerous expansions and re- constructions over the centu- ries. Its contemporary appea- rance was formed during the period of Arab rule in the 7 th and 8 th centuries. Its current name, Narikala, is derived from the Turkic word meaning li- ttle fortress and was assigned to this fortification during the Mongol era. It is today Tbilisi‘s most-visited tourist attraction. You can reach it by climbing the stairs from the Old Town or taking a cable car from Rike Park. The top offers stunning views over Tbilisi, encompa- ssing the charming quarters of the Old Town below and the new city stretching out beyond the Kura River. Metekhi Church Once upon a time, the roc- ky banks of the Kura River we- re home to a castle, complete with a monastery and chur- ch, that served as the residen- ce of Georgian kings. However, the march of time and nume- rous invasions led to the castle falling into ruin, leaving only the small Metekhi Church that to- day stands alone. Erected in
the 12 th century, this church oc- cupies the site of the final re - sting place of Georgia’s first martyr, Queen Shushanik Ran- ska. You’ll find a small looko - ut spot immediately in front of the Church that offers a gre- at view of Narikala Fortress on the opposite side of the river. There’s also a statue of Tbilisi’s founder, Vakhtang I Gorgasa- li, making it a must for shooting an Instagram image. Bridge of Peace The Bridge of Peace is a pede- strian walkway traversing the Kura that was built in 2010 and is today a standout fea- ture of modern Tbilisi. Easi- ly observable from both Na- rikala Fortress and Metekhi Church, this bridge was desi- gned by Italian Michele De Lu- cchi and shipped over in par- ts from Italy. Covering a length of 156 metres, it links the Old Town with the contemporary Rike Park. The bridge’s steel structure has unique lighting – with 30,000 bulbs broad- casting an hourly message in Morse code rendering the pe- riodic table of elements acro- ss the parapets of the bridge. According to the designer, this communication is a celebrati- on of “life and peace between peoples”.
Most mira postao je jedan od simbola obnovljenog Tbilisija The Bridge of Peace has become one of the symbols of renewed Tbilisi
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