Nature that inspires
Georgia is an incredibly beautiful country, especially striking with its mountainous landscapes. One of the most impressive places is the Cross Site on the Georgian Military Road and the Peoples' Friendship Arch. From the height, you can enjoy a stunning view of the mountains, especially in autumn: yellow foliage, bright water below — everything is like in a picturesque postcard.
We were in October, and it was cool and drizzling. There is no service as such, there is nowhere to warm up or drink hot tea. It's good that everything was organized with transport: buses, bus stops — without delays. In general, the place is worth a visit for the sake of beauty, which remains in the memory for a long time.
The photo was taken next to the Peoples' Friendship Arch in Georgia, the Mtskheta-Stepantsminda-Lars highway or the Georgian Military Road.
The arch was erected in 1983 in honor of the bicentennial of the St. George's Treaty of 1783 and the ongoing friendship between Soviet Georgia and Soviet Russia.
The arch itself is a mosaic panel depicting scenes from Georgian and Russian history.
The architecture is made in the Soviet style, which is interesting in itself.
The location of the monument on the Georgian Military Road makes it a convenient place to stop and explore the surroundings. I recommend that you learn more about the history of the St. George Tract before visiting in order to form your own opinion about this place.
Also, try to take warm clothes just in case and order a warm tea or coffee somewhere nearby - this will make the event incomparable.
The panorama view is very inspiring and impressive. I recommend you to visit.
I could have put a five, but the level of landscaping and service does not reach this mark, but nature itself, snowy peaks even in summer, the most beautiful landscapes of the gorge, definitely deserve a higher assessment, but this is no longer a human creation, but a painting of the Almighty, which cannot be appreciated