An Iconic Landmark
Mother of Georgia, or Kartlis Deda in Georgian, is a monumental statue located on the Sololaki hill in Tbilisi, Georgia. Designed by Georgian sculptor Elguja Amashukeli, the statue was erected in 1958 to celebrate the city's 1500th anniversary. Standing 20 meters tall, the aluminum figure holds a sword in one hand and a bowl of wine in the other, symbolizing Georgia's strength and hospitality.
Suggested Duration - 2-3 hours
Visitors can expect to hike up a steep path or take a cable car to reach the statue, where they will be rewarded with panoramic views of Tbilisi and the surrounding mountains.
The joy of travel comes in exploring new things. Planting your feet somewhere you’ve never been before brings with it the rush of discovery and the joy of pushing back on the boundaries of your world.
But when one does arrive at that fresh frontier, there are ways better than others to begin your journey of discovery. Follow these steps and see the world with a new light.
• Discover a new city through a food tour. Food tour’s are the easiest way to take a tour, learn about the local delicacies, and the best of all, get great tips that aren’t just “local” tips for tourists, but sometimes, lessons for a lifetime too
• Use Public Transportation. When you are in a new city, you can possibly see places and people that you wouldn’t normally see when simply walking to the places that checks your list. Some buses or rails take you to parts of the city you wouldn’t get to see otherwise. Whilst using public transportation, just ensure that you are following the local norms and do remember to watch the locals!
• Find a local festival. Go beyond what other tourists might do while visiting a place. Look for the unique things you would want to do. Use social media or the local tourism website to find out what’s going on locally. You may have to move out of the center of the city to do some of the less popular but more unique things, so just keep that in mind!
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