About Sights – Batumi Port
The Ancient Greeks established a colony on Georgia’s Black Sea coast at the site of modern day Batumi (Georgian: ბათუმი) and called it Bathus – derived from the Greek phrase bathus limen meaning “deep harbour”. Located on a bay just northeast of Batumi city. the port of Batumi is an important oil export point providing access to … Continue reading
About Sights – Aerial Tramway in Batumi
A 2 km long aerial tramway opened in the city of Batumi (Georgian: ბათუმი) on Georgia’s Black Sea coast in August 2013 and links the heart of the city’s waterfront with the Argo Entertainment Center development on Anuria Mountain. With a capacity of 500 passengers per hour, the aerial tramway provides spectacular views of the city. An impressive, angular, … Continue reading
About Sights – Leghvtakhevi in the Bath District of Tbilisi
The Tsavkisistskali River gorge is commonly referred to as “Leghvtakhevi” (Georgian: ლეღვთახევი) – fig gorge. Part of the gorge is located in the National Botanical Garden of Georgia and part is located in the Bath District (Abanotubani) of Tbilisi’s Old Town. In 2012, paths and bridges were constructed, trees planted and houses renovated in the Bath District section of … Continue reading
About Dogs – Caucasian Shepherd Dog Puppies
The mountainous region of the Caucasus, between the Black Sea and Caspian Sea, is home to one of the oldest living Molosser breeds, the Caucasian Shepherd or Mountain Dog (Georgian: კავკასიური ნაგაზი). Our Caucasian Shepherd dog, Bassa, had a litter of puppies 19 days ago. They spent the morning dozing in the warm sunshine. The original purpose of this … Continue reading
About Food – Marinated Green Tomatoes
Marinated vegetables are very popular in Georgia. In this recipe we show how to make marinated green tomatoes. Ingredients: 1.5 kilos of green tomatoes, 300 grams of sweet and hot green, red and yellow peppers, 3 large white onions, 1.5 garlic bulbs, 1 tbs of dried blue fenugreek, 1 tbs of dried marigold, salt (amount … Continue reading
About Literature – Nikoloz Baratashvili
Nikoloz Baratashvili (Georgian: ნიკოლოზ ბარათაშვილი) was a Georgian poet, affectionately known as Tato (ტატო). Born in Tiflis (Tbilisi) in 1817, Baratashvili died of malaria in Ganja, in Azerbaijan, at the age of 26. Unpublished at the time of his death, his poetry did not receive its deserved recognition until later in the 19th century when … Continue reading
About Food – Svanetian Khachapuri
Khachapuri (Georgian: ხაჭაპური) is considered to be one of Georgia’s most famous national dishes and several of Georgia’s regions have their own distinctive type. In this recipe we show how to make a khachapuri filled with cheese and green onions. This type of khachapuri comes from Georgia’s Svaneti region (Georgian: სვანეთი). Ingredients (for the filling – for 3 servings): … Continue reading
About Sights – Heroes Memorial in Tbilisi
“Heroes Memorial” in Heroes Square (Georgian: გმირთა მოედანი) in Tbilisi honors all those who died protecting the territorial integrity of Georgia. Erected in 2009, the memorial is 51 meters high and comprises 16 segments faced with marble. The names of the Georgian military pupils that died in fighting against the Red Army in 1921, the … Continue reading
About Food – Kubdari
Kubdari (Georgian: კუბდარი) is a meat filled pastry that originates from Georgia’s Svaneti region, where it is also called ‘kuptaari’. It can be made with either beef or pork but the most popular version uses both. It should be made with cut meat and not minced meat. Ingredients (filling): 500 grams of pork, 500 grams … Continue reading
About Food – Fried Green Tomatoes with Onion and Carrot
Green tomatoes are popular in Georgian cuisine, especially when marinated and also in nut recipes. In this family recipe we show how to make fried green tomatoes with onions and carrots. Ingredients: 1 kilo of green tomatoes, 2 large carrots, 3 onions, 4 cloves of garlic, 1 tbs of coarse, hot red pepper, 6 tbs of … Continue reading
About Events – Cheese Festival in Tbilisi
Georgia About went to a Cheese Festival held in the Giorgi Chitaia Open Air Museum of Ethnography (Georgian: გიორგი ჩიტაიას სახელობის ეთნოგრაფიული მუზეუმი ღია ცის ქვეშ) in Tbilisi. Say cheese – Georgian cheese! CLICK on the logo to visit GEORGIA ABOUT on Facebook and see photos and news about Georgia. Click LIKE on the page and become a friend of GEORGIA ABOUT.
About Architecture – The Gurtskaya Gymnasium School
The Gurtskaya Gymnasium school in Zugdidi (Georgian: ზუგდიდი) in western Georgia was designed by Garik Sargsian. Amazing! Photos courtesy of the President’s Administration. CLICK on the logo to visit GEORGIA ABOUT on Facebook and see photos and news about Georgia. Click LIKE on the page and become a friend of GEORGIA ABOUT. Related articles About Architecture – Headquarters of the Ministry of Justice of … Continue reading
About Architecture – Headquarters of the Ministry of Justice of Georgia
Designed by Architectural Group & Partners, the headquarters of the Ministry of Justice of Georgia (Georgian: საქართველოს იუსტიციის სამინისტრო) in Tbilisi was nominated for the International Architectural Award in 2011. The Ministry is in charge of regulating activities in the justice system, overseeing the public prosecutor, maintaining the legal system and public order, protection of … Continue reading
About Celebrations – ‘Svetitskhovloba’
On October 14, the Georgian Orthodox Church celebrated ‘Svetitskhovloba’. The celebration pays homage to Svetitskhoveli Cathedral (Georgian: სვეტიცხოველი) in the old capital of Mtskheta (Georgian: მცხეთა). The cathedral stands on the site chosen by St. Nino as the place for the first church in Georgia and its name means “Life Giving Pillar”. Situated at the … Continue reading
About Food – New Vegetarian Recipes Coming Soon!
In response to a number of requests for more vegetarian recipes we have prepared several new traditional Georgian dishes suitable for vegetarians. Step by step photo recipes will be published soon. New Vegetarian Recipes Coming Soon! CLICK on the logo to visit GEORGIA ABOUT on Facebook and see photos and news about Georgia. Click LIKE on the page and become a friend of GEORGIA … Continue reading
About History – Tourism in Georgia in Soviet Times
During the Soviet era, Georgia was the “Riviera of the Soviet Union”, with 3 million visitors annually. Georgia appealed to Soviet tourists because of its sunny weather, its culture, wines and food, health spas, beaches and skiing. Tourism was centrally planned and the market was monopolized by Intourist, a state owned tourism agency that arranged … Continue reading
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