Snow in Narikala Fortress | Old Tbilisi | Georgia

Cityscape with the Holy Trinity Cathedral of Tbilisi in the center as seen from the Narikala Fortress in Tbilisi, Georgia Narikala (Georgian: ნარიყალა) is an ancient fortress overlooking Tbilisi, the capital of Georgia, and the Mtkvari (Kura) River. The fortress consists of two walled sections on a steep hill between the sulfur baths and the botanical gardens of Tbilisi. Towards the end of the 4th century the fortress fell into the hands of the Persians, but was recaptured by the kings of Kartli by the middle of the 5th century. It was considerably expanded by the Umayyads in the 7th century and by king David the Builder (1089–1125), respectively. The Mongols renamed it the "Narin Qala" (i.e., "Little Fortress"). Most of extant fortifications date from the 16th and 17th centuries. In 1827, parts of the fortress were damaged by an earthquake, and were subsequently demolished. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Website: http://www.pabloferrariart.com/ Facebook:   / pabloferrariart   Instagram:   / pabloferrariart   -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- #Snow #Tbilisi #Georgia