The history of Orbeliani Square in Tbilisi, named after the Georgian princes - the former Collective Farm Square.
Sameba Cathedral is located near Orbeliani Square in Tbilisi, which is one of the most interesting places in Georgia. For tourists, the square is attractive with many flower shops and pavilions that are located on Orbeliani Square.
Orbeliani Square is a favorite tourist spot in Tbilisi. It is also called Kolkhoz Square. On the square there is a small beautiful garden with a fountain in the center. Especially people are attracted to the Orbel flower markets. The pavilions are full of bright fragrant flowers that do not leave indifferent lovers of flora. The architecture of the XIX - XX centuries gives a special charm to this place.
The history of the square's name originates from the past. The famous princes Orbeliani once owned the territory on which the square now stands. Tsar Teimuraz II granted the land to his General Orbeliani in the XVIII century. The restoration and reconstruction of the square took place in 2019, which made it possible to interest even more locals and tourists in this place.
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Within the framework of the New Tiflis project, engineering and communication networks were completely replaced, drainage and drainage networks were arranged, 20 buildings were restored, 13 of which are objects of cultural heritage. About 340 families were temporarily relocated to temporary apartments, as builders strengthened the foundations and walls of houses.
There is an underground parking for more than 150 cars on the square. The opening ceremony of the restored street was attended by President of Georgia Salome Zurabishvili, Prime Minister Mamuka Bakhtadze, Chairman of Parliament, Mayor of the city, members of the Cabinet of Ministers and many others.
Not far from Orbeliani Square is the Sameba Cathedral, which was one of the main religious and cultural centers in Tbilisi. Such famous people as Chavchavadze and Olga Guramishvili, Nino and Ekvtime Takaishvili, Ivan Machabeli and Anastasia Davitashvili were married in this church.
Next to the same square, you can see the most beautiful places in Georgia, such as Alexander Gardens and April 9, in which a favorable atmosphere for relaxing body and soul is created.
The sights of Georgia that are close to the square can be visited on the same day, such as the Dry Bridge and the Grand Hotel, the Museum of Art, the Kashueti Church and much more. The rehabilitated Orbeliani Square is undoubtedly something worth seeing in Georgia immediately.
Walking around the square, you can visit various shops, shops, cafes. Visitors also appreciated the way the space was worked out - it became very light and spacious to walk along the streets. Guests of the city often say that the most beautiful places in Georgia are gathered in Tbilisi.
Location.
It is very easy to find Orbeliani Square, it stands between Tabukashvili, Purtseladze and Vekua Streets. The square is a continuation of the famous tourist route, which originates from the Mushtaidi Park and runs through the entire Agmashenebeli Avenue and ends at Freedom Square.
In Tbilisi, as well as throughout Georgia, there are a lot of worthy places to visit. On the pages of the Madloba catalog you can easily find all the sights that are in the country, you can see their photos and read reviews of tourists and locals.
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