The first person to create a complete lighting system for the city with the help of "street lanterns" was the head of the Amsterdam Fire Department - Jan van der Heyden. He suggested to the city authorities in the 18th century capital of the Netherlands that the best way to escape the many obstacles of the night was to introduce "street lanterns" throughout the city. Then the Netherlands was followed by other countries.

 Tbilisi has been lit since the second half of the XVIII century. King Erekle liked lighted Tbilisi very much, and during the holidays the population had to come out with torches at night. There were 3,200 lanterns in our capital in the 70s of the XIX century

 Monuments of lamplighters are erected in many cities around the world, and Tbilisi is decorated by Irakli Tsuladze's "patron".

 With the refinement of technology, the design of the lanterns was refined and virtually fully electrified.

 Lanterns are still lit in some cities to attract tourists.

 Christmas is one of the most beloved days for everyone. To Create a pre-Christmas mood it is important to arrange the necessary magical environment.

 For 2022, the range of natural colors will be relevant, for example: blue, white, natural wood tones, black, orange, gold or silver. If you want to add green color to the interior, it is better to use gray green. This color will give you a feeling of peace and harmony.

 When decorating a house, do not forget the classic attributes, such as: Christmas tree, garlands, lights, etc. The rest of the accessories depend on your taste. Do not forget to bring even a small tiger souvenir to the decor.

 Candles are especially suitable for Christmas. Use as many candles as possible and decorate in different ways, insert them into transparent cups, vases or even jars. Lay colored sand or pebbles, wrap a piece around it, or decorate the boat with tree branches.

 A trend that has been around for a long time is a very tightly and ornamentally decorated Christmas tree. If you do not have gifts you can make handmade attributes.

 Christmas is especially magical with snow. So use snow imitation in the decor. Involve family members in home decoration to make the end result a pleasant surprise.

 Tbilisi is distinguished by its distinctive architecture, which has not lost its charm for centuries. Now we want to take a look at the beautiful and impressive balconies of our city.

 The face decorated with balconies of the facades of houses, which are called Tbilisians, was formed in the forties of the XIX century. The natural environment has from ancient times developed the need to include people in the plan of the corridor and balcony apartment. The wooden hanging balconies were treated with special love and compared to the balconies placed on the inside of the yard, they created a diverse artistic pattern. These balconies decorated the winding streets of Tbilisi. In addition, balconies were dug into the depths of everyday street life. Person going out on the balcony could be a participant in every story that happened on the street.

 The ornaments and details of the balconies give us an idea of ​​where and how the ordinary population lived in 19th century Tbilisi. In many cases, this is what attracts foreign tourists. They choose places to visit where old two-story houses are carved with balconies and beautiful courtyards.

 Tbilisi wooden balconies added life to the houses. As the years went by, it even changed its appearance, but not its significance.