Musinich (@musinich): Personal Blog
This time I want to start with general impressions. The fact is that Armenia is a rather contrasting country, not only relative to others, but even within itself.
The peak of Mount Ararat, sacred to Armenians. By the way, this is a volcano, and it has been located on the territory of Turkey since 1921, being its highest point. But the geopolitical location does not play any role, because according to the Bible (Genesis 8 verse 4): "And the ark stopped in the seventh month, on the seventeenth day of the month, on the mountains of Ararat"
This is definitely a city that is definitely worth a visit. Its history dates back as far as the VI century BC – it was the capital of the Colchian kingdom.
The most famous landmark of Kutaisi is the arch "Mon Plaisir", which means "My pleasure" in French, opens the entrance to the Royal Quarter.
A small port town, which in fact is one of the largest ports of the Black Sea. And if the port of Batumi is used for oil transportation, containers from all over the world come to Poti.
Interesting architecture and colors of houses in the city of Poti
One of my weaknesses is coastal cities. They always have a certain positive attitude, lightness and serenity. The main thing is to be in them outside the tourist season.
Europe Square and buildings of the 19th century European architecture of the period of influence of the Nobels and Rothschilds.
A small town in Georgia, which is known for its source of mineral waters. Borjomi is well known in the territory of the former Soviet Union and in the countries of Eastern Europe. The springs themselves are located under the territory of the Central Park.
One of the interesting features of Tbilisi is the open doors of entrances and front doors in historical buildings. Do not deny yourself the pleasure of admiring the interior decor.
One of the key historical cities in the world, which, in addition to the original culture of Georgia, absorbed particles of the historical past under the influence of Arabs, Persians, Ottomans, and later Europeans and Russians. This is one of those places that Pushkin, Lermontov, Tolstoy, Griboyedov, Tchaikovsky, Gorky, Chaliapin and many other classics of Russian and world literature, music and painting loved very much. Like for many centuries, this city attracts the creative intelligentsia, which always remains outside of political conventions and restrictions.
Abanotubani district – sulfur baths built in the XVII—XIX centuries are located here
This is a classic route for most travelers from Russia to Georgia. In fact, the Upper Lars border checkpoint is the only way to cross the border by car. Go.
In the middle of May, the snow had not yet melted everywhere
A little bit about the beaches. Perhaps the best of all is Marassi beach in Diyar Al Muharraq. Clean sand, lots of cafes, sports fields and swings. Entrance is paid — 3bd on weekdays and 5bd on weekends. In winter, there is almost no one on the beach. There are good hotels nearby. If beach holidays are a priority, stay here.