Georgia

Impressions from Georgia span the current situation, which is under the impression of political tensions and the joy of life of the people as well as culinary specialties, rich culture and impressive nature.

Guly Thing, stone circle from the Bronze Age 1700 to 500 V. Chr. in the Angeln region on the Schlei / © Photo: Georg Berg

Parliaments in the open air

Popular gatherings according to Germanic law were called Thing. About Thing sites in Iceland, Sweden, Germany and Georgia
A saleswoman cuts sticks from Churchkhela. Churtschchela (ჩურჩხელა) is a Georgian confectionery. Nuts coated with pelamushi, a chocolate coating made from boiled grape juice with starch flour without sugar / © Photo: Georg Berg

Dezerter Bazaar in Tbilisi

History and taste come together at Tbilisi’s largest open-air market. But the market, like the whole country of Georgia, is facing an uncertain future
Bridges at dizzying heights are the trademark of the Tbilisi Skybridge / © Photo: Georg Berg

Architectural highlight in Tbilisi

The skybridge in the capital of Georgia is known worldwide for its connecting bridges at dizzying heights, but locals love it for something else
The Chronicle of Georgia is a monument visible from afar on Mount Kenisi near Tbilisi, the capital of Georgia. Created in 1985 by sculptor Zurab Zereteli, it is dedicated to the 3,000th anniversary of the state of Georgia and the 2,000th anniversary of Georgia's Christianization. It is little visited by tourists and locals / © Photo: Georg Berg

Georgia’s turbulent history

Persians, Mongols, Turks and Russians wanted to rule over Georgia, whose capital Tbilisi was completely destroyed 26 times. A visit to a self-confident country
Street art in Tbilisi, Georgia. Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin play chess while drinking Georgian wine / © Photo: Georg Berg

Political Street Art in Georgia

The statements on the house walls are striking. Simple statements have the greatest persuasive power. In their entirety, they convey an unfiltered picture of the mood
Pack horses are the main means of transportation in Tusheti / © Photo: Georg Berg

Through the Caucasus with pack horses

Georgia has a lot of untouched nature and traces of its exciting history. Hiking through Tusheti and Khevsuretia
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