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Such a beautiful bridge, but unfortunately full of vendors offering boat tours and photos.

The church, in its oldest form, dates back to the 6th century – or so the experts say. King Vakhtang Gorgasali is said to have built not only a church here, but also a castle and his royal residence. What remains of all this: an impressive, stone simplicity that has defied fashion and decay. The current building was rebuilt in the 13th century after several destructions – and has since embodied the spirit of many eras. What is there to see? No pomp, no golden domes – instead, raw, solid stone walls, narrow windows, a high drum with a dome, and a sense of stillness that is rarely found today. Inside, it is cool, simple, and atmospheric. A place that invites contemplation rather than photography. And outside: a view that stretches from the riverbank to the old town. How to get there? The Metekhi Church is just a few minutes' walk from Europe Square. If you're a good walker, take the stairs over the rock. Those who prefer a more leisurely approach can follow the path across the street. The visit can be easily combined with a walk to the Peace Bridge or a detour to the "Mother Georgia" statue.

In the middle of Tbilisi, where the city unfolds its breathless rhythm between the fortress and the river, suddenly stands a piece of Berlin. Not a copy, not a replica, but a genuine, raw concrete testimony to history – a segment of the Berlin Wall, rough, painted, and scarred. The location: Europaplatz. The occasion: friendship. The context: remembrance. In 2017, Germany presented this piece of the Wall to the Georgian Prime Minister – not as a nostalgic souvenir, but as a symbol. Not of what was, but of what is to come. On the metal plaque, one reads in sober English: "All such walls fall." A sentence like a political warning, simple yet full of dignity.

Metekhi Church is a Georgian Orthodox church in the Georgian capital, Tbilisi. It was built in the 13th century by King Dimitri II and stands on the site of the former residence of the Georgian kings above the steep bank of the Kura River (Wikipedia).

The Peace Bridge is an arched pedestrian bridge over the Mtkvari River in the Georgian capital, Tbilisi. The 150-meter-long, covered bridge was opened on May 6, 2010, and connects Tbilisi's Old Town with the newly designed Rike Park, not far from the Presidential Palace. It is located between the Barachvili and Metheki Bridges and was designed by the Italian architect Michele De Lucchi.

The original name of the church is unknown. Its current name is taken from a supposedly miraculous 12th-century icon of the Savior, which had been kept in the church since the 17th century and is now on display in the Georgian State Museum of Arts in Tbilisi. The silver icon (Georgian: Khati) came from the Anchi Church in southern Georgia. Its creator was Beka Opisari, a master silversmith of his era (Wikipedia).

The oldest church in the city. An impressive building.

You have to cross this bridge! It offers beautiful photo opportunities of the city and the Kura River. The park invites you to linger or take a hot air balloon ride.