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Photos: A look into the old architectural gems of Tbilisi

A front door of an old house is seen in the old town, Tbilisi, Georgia. Lying beneath the imposing Narikala Fortress, the buildings of Old Tbilisi, the Georgian capital’s historic quarter, for centuries reflected the city’s rule by Mongols, Arabs, Turks and Russians. (David Mdzinarishvili / REUTERS)

Updated on: Jun 05, 2017 3:02 PM IST

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A front door of an old house is seen in the old town, Tbilisi, Georgia. Lying beneath the imposing Narikala Fortress, the buildings of Old Tbilisi, the Georgian capital’s historic quarter, for centuries reflected the city’s rule by Mongols, Arabs, Turks and Russians. (David Mdzinarishvili / REUTERS)

Updated on Jun 05, 2017 3:02 PM

A front door of an old house is seen in the old town, Tbilisi, Georgia. Lying beneath the imposing Narikala Fortress, the buildings of Old Tbilisi, the Georgian capital’s historic quarter, for centuries reflected the city’s rule by Mongols, Arabs, Turks and Russians. (David Mdzinarishvili / REUTERS)

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Earthquakes and invasions - much of the pre-19th century city suffered at the hands of Persian invaders in 1795 - have shaped the old city’s cobbled streets and tilting houses. So too has a drive to regenerate the enchanting, but often dilapidated, neighbourhood. (David Mdzinarishvili / REUTERS)

Updated on Jun 05, 2017 3:02 PM

Earthquakes and invasions - much of the pre-19th century city suffered at the hands of Persian invaders in 1795 - have shaped the old city’s cobbled streets and tilting houses. So too has a drive to regenerate the enchanting, but often dilapidated, neighbourhood. (David Mdzinarishvili / REUTERS)

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Tbilisi is the capital of the country of Georgia. Its cobblestoned old town reflects a long, complicated history, with periods under Persian and Russian rule. (David Mdzinarishvili / REUTERS)

Updated on Jun 05, 2017 3:02 PM

Tbilisi is the capital of the country of Georgia. Its cobblestoned old town reflects a long, complicated history, with periods under Persian and Russian rule. (David Mdzinarishvili / REUTERS)

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The ornate wooden doorways and crumbling facades of buildings are still untouched by the redevelopment which is altering the face of Tbilisi. (David Mdzinarishvili / REUTERS)

Updated on Jun 05, 2017 3:02 PM

The ornate wooden doorways and crumbling facades of buildings are still untouched by the redevelopment which is altering the face of Tbilisi. (David Mdzinarishvili / REUTERS)

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Wooden stairs and balconies are seen in a courtyard in the old town, Tbilisi. (David Mdzinarishvili / REUTERS)

Updated on Jun 05, 2017 3:02 PM

Wooden stairs and balconies are seen in a courtyard in the old town, Tbilisi. (David Mdzinarishvili / REUTERS)

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With its 17-centuries-old citadel, Orthodox churches, decorated columns and balconied houses, Old Tbilisi exudes the charm of an ancient Eurasian crossroads. (David Mdzinarishvili / REUTERS)

Updated on Jun 05, 2017 3:02 PM

With its 17-centuries-old citadel, Orthodox churches, decorated columns and balconied houses, Old Tbilisi exudes the charm of an ancient Eurasian crossroads. (David Mdzinarishvili / REUTERS)

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Its diverse architecture encompasses Eastern Orthodox churches, ornate art nouveau buildings and Soviet Modernist structures (David Mdzinarishvili / REUTERS)

Updated on Jun 05, 2017 3:02 PM

Its diverse architecture encompasses Eastern Orthodox churches, ornate art nouveau buildings and Soviet Modernist structures (David Mdzinarishvili / REUTERS)

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