Tbilisi TV Tower on Mtatsminda: Height and History
📡 Architectural object · ⏱️ 1–3 hours (with park) · 📍 Mtatsminda
📡 Briefly about the main thing
| 📍 Where is | Mtatsminda Plateau, above Tbilisi |
| 📏 Height of the tower | 275 meters. Above sea level - about 720 meters. |
| 📅 History | The first mast was built in 1955, the current tower was built in 1972. |
| 🚡 How to get there | Funicular (daily 9:00–23:00), bus from pl. Rustaveli or Orbeliani, by car (~12–15 min) |
| 🎡 Mtatsminda Park | Open. Three zones: family, children, and extreme. 62-meter Ferris wheel, restaurants, cafes. |
| 🚷 Entrance to the tower. | Closed to tourists. The area is guarded 24/7. |
| 🌙 Best Time | In the evening and at night, the tower is illuminated, offering a view of the city lights. |
🧭 Who is this article for?
The Mtatsminda TV Tower is one of those things you see every day over the city, but rarely go to see. And it's a shame. It offers one of the best panoramic views of Tbilisi. This article is for those who want to understand how to get there, what to do there, and why there's so much conflicting information about it online.

📡 Tower above the city
275 meters high and 720 meters above sea level—from any street in Tbilisi, you can look up and spot the TV tower on the horizon. It stands on the Mtatsminda Plateau and is visible from almost everywhere: from the Old Town, from the bridges, from the embankment.
Its history is twofold. The first mast was built in 1955. In 1972, it was replaced by the current tower—more powerful and taller. Since then, it has received and transmitted television signals throughout the city.
Visitors are not allowed inside: the grounds are guarded 24/7, and only journalists and TV presenters have ever been there for work. Outside, please.

🔥 Fire of 1994
In 1994, a fire broke out at high altitude. The fire burned for several hours, destroying all the cables carrying the signal to the antenna. Tbilisi was left without television for more than a day. This was serious at the time. The equipment, however, suffered almost no damage; it was quickly restored.

🚡 How to get there
The funicular was built in 1905 and operates daily from 9:00 AM to 11:00 PM. The lower station is near Chonkadze Street. This is the most convenient and fastest way to ascend Mtatsminda.
Bus: There are two routes from the city center: from Rustaveli Square and from Orbeliani Square. The journey takes 15-20 minutes.
By car: About 12-15 minutes from central Tbilisi. Parking is available near the park.
On foot: Technically possible along a mountain trail, it takes about an hour. However, this is not the only option, but one of several.

🎡 Mtatsminda Park
Mtatsminda Park is over a hundred years old and still operational. After reconstruction, it now has three zones: extreme, family, and children's. There's a 62-meter-tall Ferris wheel, a roller coaster, restaurants and cafes, shops, and recreation areas. It offers panoramic views of all of Tbilisi—a reason in itself to climb, even if the tower isn't your thing.
The old cable car to the TV tower stopped operating after the tragedy of June 1, 1990. The funicular to the park is a separate structure, built in 1905, and operates daily.
Come in the evening. The view is great during the day, but when the city lights up and the tower turns on its illumination, it's a whole other story. The Ferris wheel in the park is also worth a ride: 62 meters high, it offers a unique perspective on the tower and Tbilisi that's almost impossible to get from the ground.
🗺️ How to build a route
1️⃣ From the city center, take the funicular from the station near Chonkadze Street. Or take a bus from Rustaveli Square.
2️⃣ On Mtatsminda, first comes the park: a Ferris wheel, observation points, and a cafe with a view of the city.
3️⃣ Walk to the TV tower—there's a path leading from the park. You can't go inside, but you can get up close from the outside and get a sense of its scale.
4️⃣ In the evening, watch the tower illuminated and the city lights below.
5️⃣ Go down by cable car or on foot along the road – whichever is more convenient for you.
💬 What do those who climbed say?
"When I first climbed Mtatsminda, the view of the city was simply breathtaking. Tbilisi unfolds in a completely different light from above—you can see the architecture, the Kura River, and the surrounding mountains."
"The Tbilisi TV tower glows so brightly at night. Nighttime is probably the best time. I think it's incredibly beautiful."
"It's a shame they're not restoring the cable car—it would have made the climb even more interesting. But the funicular isn't bad either."
Almost everyone who climbs Mtatsminda talks about the view. The tower is the reason to climb, the view is the reason to stay longer.
Have you climbed Mtatsminda? Did you see the tower up close or only from below from the city? Tell us what impressed you most – the view, the park, the funicular, or the tower itself at night. We read all the comments ❤️
🏁 Is it worth going?
The TV tower itself is closed to visitors. But Mtatsminda is more than just a tower. It offers the best panoramic view of Tbilisi, a working amusement park with a historic funicular, and the opportunity to see the city as only birds see it. It's worth an hour's visit.
ℹ️ The cable car schedule and Mtatsminda Park operating hours may change seasonally and on holidays. Please check the latest information before your trip.
🏛️ What to see nearby
❓ Frequently asked questions
💬 No. The area around the tower is guarded 24/7, and entry is closed to tourists. Only journalists and television workers have been inside. You can admire the tower from the outside—you can get up close.
💬 The easiest way is by funicular (open from 9:00 AM to 11:00 PM, the lower station is at Chonkadze Street). There are also buses from Rustaveli Square and Orbeliani Square. By car, it's about 12-15 minutes from the center. Walking along the mountain trail takes about an hour.
💬 The cable car directly to the tower ceased operation after the tragedy of June 1, 1990. It has not been restored since. The funicular to Mtatsminda Park is a separate facility; it remains operational.
💬 In 1994, a fire broke out at the tower. It destroyed all the cables carrying the signal to the antenna. The city was left without television for more than a day. The equipment itself suffered almost no damage, and the signal was quickly restored.
💬 The tower itself is 275 meters tall. It rises approximately 720 meters above sea level, as it stands on the Mtatsminda Plateau. This makes it visible from anywhere in Tbilisi.
💬 In the evening—when the tower is illuminated and the city lights begin to come on. The view is also beautiful during the day, but the nighttime panorama of Tbilisi from Mtatsminda is a special experience. Keep in mind that the funicular operates until 11:00 PM.









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Наверно, лучшее время, когда стоит увидеть телебашню в Тбилиси это ночь.
Думаю, это будет безумно красиво!
Наверно, лучшее время, когда стоит увидеть телебашню в Тбилиси это ночь.
Думаю, это будет безумно красиво!
Вижу спор в отзывах , толи статья устарела, толи люди говорят о разных обьектах. Требуются пояснения , я не посещала башню, мне не понятно какие факты верные.
Читателям советую перепроверять информацию и не сразу верить написанному. А то никто лично не был там, а уже додумали..
История о пожаре на телевышке просто ужасает конечно же. Но думаю тале больше не повторится, ведь не хотелось бы конечно чтобы такие места были подвергнуты уничтожению.