Chekhov Street

Cross

A cross on top of the bell tower of the Kari Church of St George in Kashveli Street.

Saint

A image of a saint set into a wall in Kashveli Street.

Bottles

Balconies

Another collection of balconies - open and enclosed - though these are in much better repair than many others.

Anchiskhati Church

The Anchiskhati church is the oldest church in Tbilisi dating back to the sixth century, though it has been rebuilt many times since. We passed by one Saturday evening while there was a service going on and listened to the beautiful singing while admiring the icons glinting and shimmering in the light of many candles.

Drink

I was trying to find an angle for a shot of the Anchiskati church when this old lady stopped in front of me and reached out to a fountain for a drink of water. I just had time to zoom out, recompose and grab this shot.

Twisted Chimney

One of the most distinctive buildings on Shavteli Street is currently undergoing restoration. The building is the home of a puppet theatre and a cafe run by Rezo Gabriadze, an internationally renowned Georgian artist. It is scheduled to re-open in the Autumn and I have been told it is as interesting inside as outside. I look forward to visiting.

Broom

There are two churches in Shavteli Street. The Anchiskhati Church is the oldest in the city, dating from the sixth century. A little farther along is the Kari St George Church. The churches are always open and there are always women in head scarves in attendance cleaning and sweeping and polishing. This broom was standing against the wall of the bell tower of the Kari Church.

Falling Down

This is the first in a series of photographs from Shavteli Street, a short narrow laneway in the old town. It was the washing hanging out to dry that drew my eye to this old weather beaten wooden balcony. I shot it at this angle partly to exaggerate the angles and lines of the structure and partly because with the street being only about twelve feet wide it was impossible to get any kind of straight on view. I'm not quite sure if it works but I like it nonetheless.