Tbilisi part 3

Hello again! This is part 3 about the Georgian capital Tbilisi.
On top of a hill very close to the reservoir (or as the Georgians call it the sea of Tbilisi) is one of the most spectacular monuments ever created. The Georgian chronicles. Huge metal clad concrete pillars stretch high into the sky, with the history of the Georgian nation cast upon them.
The thing that got me wasn't just the amount of detail on it, but the sheer scale of it. I have never seen such a extensive and enormous monument, and let's be honest, I've see probably more than my fair share!

You can see in the second and third pictures just the sheer scale of the sculpture!  I've never seen something so huge! It's not very clear, but the 4th picture shows Queen Tamar, Georgia's most revered and well known woman. She ruled the Georgian empire a thousand years ago, and brought in a golden age of Georgian culture. For your reference, Shota Rustaveli is Georgia's most famous man, he was a poet, and famously dedicated a poem to Queen Tamar. Every city in Georgia has a Rustaveli and a Queen Tamar street. In fact, two of my hostels were on Rustaveli avenues!
A word of caution though, the monument is situated on top of the hill, and is one of the windiest places I have ever been! Several times I was nearly blown over, the wind was that strong!
The last picture is a view of the sea of Tbilisi, it's crystal blue, and very good for swimming (although I didn't venture in)

Another highlight of Tbilisi is the dry bridge market. Call it what you like, a flea market, a white elephant, a bazaar, a junk sale. It's spread over the park and streets around the bridge. Okay, so there are people seeking knuckle-dusters and broken light bulbs, but you can find some really awesome things. Antiques, home made slippers, art work, crockery and posh cutlery. And the whole market just has an awesome atmosphere. Well worth a visit if you've got a spare hour. And don't be afraid to haggle!