ARCHITECTURE, CULTURE & STREETS OF TBILISI

The city reveals itself through contrast — ornate churches beside glass bridges, museums tucked into courtyards, and wide avenues that echo with stories. Every landmark is part of what makes Tbilisi unmistakably itself.

Liberty Square

The historical and political heart of Tbilisi. Surrounded by iconic buildings and bustling streets, the square features a towering monument of St. George — the patron saint of Georgia — and marks the beginning of Rustaveli Avenue.

Shota Rustaveli Avenue

Tbilisi’s most iconic boulevard, named after the medieval poet Shota Rustaveli. Stretching from Liberty Square, it’s lined with grand architecture, museums, theaters, and vibrant cafés — the pulse of Georgian cultural life.

Georgian National Museum

A must-visit museum complex showcasing Georgia’s rich history — from prehistoric artifacts and royal treasures to contemporary exhibitions. Located right on Rustaveli Avenue.

Georgian Museum of Fine Arts

A modern museum housing the largest private collection of Georgian visual art from the 20th and 21st centuries. Just steps from Liberty Square, it offers a fresh look at the nation’s creative spirit.

Peace Bridge

A striking glass-and-steel pedestrian bridge connecting Tbilisi’s Old Town with Rike Park. Designed by Italian architect Michele De Lucchi, the bridge is known for its wave-like structure and dazzling night-time illumination.

Gabriadze Marionette Theater

A whimsical puppet theater founded by legendary filmmaker Rezo Gabriadze. Known for its leaning clock tower and magical 30-second puppet shows, it’s one of Tbilisi’s most beloved cultural landmarks.

Dry Bridge Flea Market

Tbilisi’s most eclectic open-air market, where antiques, Soviet memorabilia, artwork, and curiosities fill the tables. A must-visit for collectors, bargain hunters, and lovers of local color.

Metekhi Bridge

An arched bridge linking the Metekhi and Old Tbilisi districts. Once the city’s only crossing over the Kura River, the site holds deep historic and symbolic meaning — including the memory of 100,000 Christian martyrs.

Chronicle of Georgia

A massive stone monument by Zurab Tsereteli, blending history, religion, and modern sculpture. Featuring towering columns with reliefs of Georgian kings, saints, and biblical stories, it’s often called “Tbilisi’s Stonehenge.”

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