Georgia (Country) - Stepantsminda, Mount Kazbek

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Stepantsminda.  Georgia

Mqinvartsveri and Gergeti Trinity church

The sender writes:
Gamarjoba (hello)!
Greetings from Georgia, the birthplace of wine.  The best wines were produced here 8000 years ago.

This postcard features Mount Kazbek and was postmarked from the country of Georgia in 2017.

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Gergeti Trinity Church is a popular name for Holy Trinity Church near Stepantsminda, Georgia. The church is located at an elevation of 2170 meters (7120 feet), under Mount Kazbegi.

Mqinvartsveri (Mount Kazbek) is a dormant stratovolcano.

Georgia (Country) - Tbilisi, Sulphurous Baths

Tbilisi, Georgia
Sulphurous baths. (on the right hand side of the postcard)
2014

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Abanotubani is the ancient district of Tbilisi, Georgia, known for its sulfuric baths.  They are located at the eastern bank of the Mtkvari River and are an important historic part of the city.  According to a legend the King of Iberia, Vakhtang Gorgasali’s falcon fell here, leading to a discovery of the hot springs and, subsequently, to making Tbilisi the new capital.