Old Tbilisi
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Old Tbilisi (Georgian: ძველი თბილისი, dzveli t'bilisi) refers to the historical parts of Tbilisi. Although the term "Old Tbilisi" has long been used to denote the oldest part of the city, it was only in 2007 that it became an official administrative distinct, while also incorporating several historical neighbourhoods formerly included in the districts of Mtatsminda-Krtsanisi, Isani-Samgori, and Didube-Chugureti. The official district was abolished in 2013, with its territories allotted to several other divisions of the capital; however, locals and visitors continue to refer to historical districts as "Old Tbilisi" without precise boundaries.
History
Old Tbilisi is principally centered on what is commonly referred to as the Tbilisi Historic District, which, due to its significant architectural and urban value, as well as the threat to its survival, was previously listed on the World Monuments Watch (1998, 2000, 2002).[1]
The district is located on both sides of the
Old Tbilisi has been the centre of a thriving art community with artist Giovanni Vepkhavadze known for specializing in painting many street scenes in the district.[3]
New Life of Old Tbilisi
In 2010, the government of Tbilisi started a program initiated by
References
- ^ Sites previously listed on the World Monuments Watch Archived 2009-01-05 at the Wayback Machine. World Monuments Fund. Retrieved on May 25, 2007.
- ^ Giorgi Pkhakadze. "Castle in Old Town, Tbilisi". Retrieved 27 April 2019.
- ^ Giovanni Vepkhvadze (12 March 2014). "Old Tbilisi Series". Retrieved 26 June 2017.
- Pickard, Robert (ed., 2001), Management of Historic Centres, pp. 93–112, 275–286. Taylor & Francis, ISBN 0-419-23290-7.
- Urban ISBN 92-871-4944-5.
External links
- Old Tbilisi Official Website
- (in Georgian) Old Tbilisi. The Government of Tbilisi.
- Tbilisi History Museum. Georgian Art Portal.
- Old Tbilisi (vintage photos). Georgian Photographical Heritage Research Center.
- GWS official web page
- The Economist, A new look for Old Tbilisi,
- Old Tbilisi Series of Paintings by Giovanni Vepkhvadze