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The Holy Trinity Cathedral of Tbilisi commonly known as Sameba is the main cathedral of the Georgian Orthodox Church located in Tbilisi, the capital of Georgia. Constructed between 1995 and 2004, it is the third-tallest Eastern Orthodox cathedral in the world and one of the largest religious buildings in the world by total area. Sameba is a synthesis of traditional styles dominating the Georgian church architecture at various stages in history and has some Byzantine undertones.

Tbilisi House of Justice Government Building. Viewed from above the building resembles the mushrooms growing on the stubs. It has 11 curved “mushroom caps” 35 m high. The total floor area of the construction is 28 thousand m2. The building is divided into 7 parts accommodating different offices. The concept of the house is to unify several government departments under the same roof for effective and accessible provision of services to the citizens. They say that any service can be rendered here for 15 minutes.

Modern buildings across the skyline.

The Freedom Monument, commonly known as the St. George Statue in center of photo.

Kartlis Deda, Mother of a Georgian, is a monument in Georgia's capital The statue erected in 1958. the year Tbilisi celebrated its 1500th anniversary. She symbolizes the Georgian national character. in her left hand she holds a bowl of wine to greet those who come as friends.

Greek Orthodox Monk meditating

Skyline of Tbilisi

Soviet era apartment building

Looking down on the Bridge of Peace

Left to right myself, Carol Anne, Bill, and our guide for the trip Peter

New Presidential Palace

Lift at the top of the hill we had just left.

Unique display on the ceiling of a restaurant we were dining in

Table set up on the ceiling

Exterior of the restaurant we had a typical 'Georgian lunch. Excellent

The Freedom Monument, commonly known as the St. George Statue, is a memorial located in Tbilisi, Georgia, dedicated to the freedom and independence of the Georgian nation. Unveiled in 2006 in Tbilisi's central square, the monument of granite and gold is 105 feeet high and is easily spotted from any point of the city

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