🧭 12 monuments, statues and fountains of Kutaisi 2025 - where to go, what to see and where to take photos

🗿 Kutaisi has many architectural and cultural sites, but not all of them are equally significant or noticeable on the city map.

🏵️ Some sculptures and monuments become real symbols, while others remain “hidden gems”.

📸 We have selected 12 points that are definitely worth including in a walk around the city. They reveal the soul of Kutaisi - through history, art, memory and image.

🚶 This rating will help a tourist or a local see the city from a new angle. It is not based on advertising, but on meaning, impressions and cultural significance.

🧠 How we selected the participants of the rating

🌟 Each object was chosen for its visual expressiveness, historical importance and the love with which locals and tourists speak of it 💬

📌 Main evaluation criteria:

• 💬 Historical significance and recognition — symbols of the times that are easy to recognize without a plaque.
• 🎭 Artistic value and originality of execution — from classical bronze to creative art objects.
• 📍 Convenient location and accessibility — so that you can easily walk or ride a scooter.
• 📸 Photogenicity and visual effect — these places become a decoration for Instagram and traveler albums.
• 📲 Mentions in guidebooks and forums — if a place is loved and recommended, it deserves to be in the rating.
• ❤️ Emotional response and public recognition — if a monument evokes feelings, then it lives in the culture.

🔍 This rating includes objects that really leave a mark on the memory.

📚 What you should know about monuments and sculptures in Kutaisi

The monuments in this city are not just urban decorations, but living witnesses of history, embedded in bronze, stone and mosaics.

🏛️ Each monument here preserves its own era: from ancient symbols to Soviet plots, from poetic images to modern heroes. This is a real street museum in the open air, where each figure speaks - if you hear it.

🗿 There are monuments here that touch you personally: for example, the sculpture of the Ishkhneli sisters reminds us of family ties and female strength, and the monument to Galaktion Tabidze - about the vulnerability of the poet and the depth of feelings.

🌟 Some objects are striking in their scale, such as the Colchis Fountain, while others, on the contrary, are intimate and chamber, and therefore have a stronger effect on emotions.

📸 Don't pass by - stop, read the inscription, take a photo. Sometimes one look at a monument gives more than a long excursion.

Feedback from a reader of the catalog
Anne Laurence, France
"This rating has become a real guide to the explosive soul of Kutaisi for me. I can't imagine that a city can have so many monuments with character and features. I was especially touched by the sculpture of the Ishkhneli sisters - it has so much warmth and feminine strength that I just wanted to stand next to it. The Colchis Fountain amazed me with its scale and details - I want to look at it for a long time, like a mosaic of eras. It's amazing how the city's monuments can tell about themselves without words. Thank you. Madloba - without you I would definitely not have noticed half of this pearl. Now I always include such ratings in my travel plan - they really make the route richer.

💡 How not to miss important monuments in Kutaisi?

🗺️ Plan your route in advance — this will save time and help you avoid missing iconic sites. Many sculptures are located nearby, and they can easily be combined into one walk around the city.

🎭 The central part of Kutaisi is especially rich in monuments — pay attention to the square, the park near the theater, and the old streets. Here you will find real symbols of the city that reflect the spirit of different eras.

📸 Don't be shy about taking pictures — these objects look great in the frame. Kutaisi monuments often become the background for atmospheric photos in the feeds of tourists and bloggers.

📚 Prepare in advance — read about the people and events to which the monuments are dedicated. This way, you will discover more meaning and gain emotional depth during your walk.

🌳 In summer, choose morning or evening hours for viewing — it is not so hot at this time and it is more pleasant to walk. The soft light at sunset is perfect for photography, and the city itself seems even cozier.

Feedback from a reader of the catalog
Alexander Gavrilyuk, Dnepr
"The Madloba catalog pleasantly surprised me again — the route around the monuments of Kutaisi turned out to be not just a walk, but a real cultural discovery. I especially liked that all the points are conveniently located, and you can go around most of the sights in one day. The square with the Colchis Fountain and the park near the theater are a real decoration of the city. I read a little about the symbols mentioned in the article in advance, and this really helped me see in the monuments not just forms, but stories. The sculpture of the poet Tabidze left a deep impression — it seemed like he was really looking through you. It was convenient that all the monuments were marked and described — I didn’t have to look for anything myself. Now I plan to use such routes in other cities of Georgia — very convenient and useful"

🔚 What's the bottom line?

💬 These are the monuments and fountains that made our list — from the majestic Colchis Fountain to intimate sculptures of poets and artists.

💬 Each of them adds a touch to the portrait of Kutaisi — a city with history, talent, and soul.

💬 Have you visited any of these monuments? Share your impressions — this is important for other travelers!

📣 Do you represent a creative project or a sculpture group and want to be included in our rating?
Contact the editorial team of Madloba, tell us about your object — and perhaps it will decorate the next selection!