🗿TOP 16 iconic monuments, fountains and sculptures of Tbilisi 2025 - symbols of the city that you can't pass by

🧭 Monuments are not just dots on a map. They are stories told in bronze, characters cast in stone, emotions released into water. In Tbilisi, it is enough to walk a couple of blocks to meet a poet, a hero, an animal or an allegory, which suddenly turns out to be more important than a guidebook.

📍 We have collected 16 unique objects - from the monumental "Mother of Georgia" to the ironic "Hippopotamus" and the light dances of fountains. This is not a boring selection - it is a walk through the city as if through an open-air gallery.

🎯 Who is this rating for?

👨‍👩‍👧 Family tourists — children will remember the steam locomotive and the fountain
📸 Photography enthusiasts — the best shots in the sunset glare
🧠 Culture lovers — history is visible through the sculpture
🎒 Travelers without a route — just go, and the city itself will tell you

🔎 What makes Tbilisi monuments so special?

In Tbilisi, sculpture is the language of the city. Here, every figure, fountain, or bas-relief is not just art, but a reflection of time and spirit

🏵️ Contrasts at every step. Here you will find both the bronze of past eras and the steel of modern times. From Soviet memorials to avant-garde sculptures, all of this is woven into the everyday life of the city.

🎭 Monuments with character. Next to the eternal stone warrior is a dancing fountain. And behind the locomotive is the noise of the river embankment. These scenes have become Instagram icons, but the main thing is how they make you think, feel, and stop.

🌇 The street as a gallery. Walking around Tbilisi, you seem to move from one genre to another: street art gives way to monumental classics, and around the corner, a panorama full of meaning and emotion awaits.

💡 Advice: stop at each sculpture for at least a minute. Each one has its own story, and it is worth hearing.

Feedback from a reader of the catalog

Maria Kondratieva, St. Petersburg

"The Madloba catalog helped me look at Tbilisi in a completely different way — not as a tourist city, but as an open-air museum. Walking along the route from the article, I felt how the monuments here speak — not pompously, but humanly, with mood. I was especially touched by the sculptures hidden in the courtyards and at the intersections — they are easy to miss without a hint. The contrasts are impressive: in an hour you can walk from a strict memorial to a playful fountain, from bronze to glass. I really liked the idea of ​​considering the street as a gallery — indeed, each figure adds emotion to the walk. Thanks to the Madloba team for such a heartfelt guide!"

📍 What places await you on a walk around Tbilisi?

Before you are monuments that tell about the spirit, history and character of the city. They are like chapters of a living book that you can read with a camera in your hands 📸

👑 Historical figures and heroes. These are places where history speaks in the voices of those who changed the course of time:

• The Freedom Monument is a symbol of the struggle for independence, which inspires one to feel the Georgian spirit.
• King Vakhtang I Gorgasali is the founder of Tbilisi, without whom the city would not be what it is today.
• The monument to King Pharnavaz is a memory of the first unifier of the Georgian lands and the creator of the national written language.
• The Memorial to 300 Aragvins is a touching reminder of the young soldiers who gave their lives for the country.
• The monument to Pyotr Bagrationi is a Georgian general in the Russian army, an example of valor and courage.
• The monument to those who died for the integrity of Georgia is a place where a tourist should stop in silence before a feat of modern times.

💬 Each sculpture is like a frozen “thank you” from the future generation of heroes.

🧭 Ideas and symbols of the nation. It's not just bronze and stone here - it's values:

• The Mother Georgia Monument is an image of a strong and kind nation: with a sword in one hand, with wine in the other.
• The Monument to the Native Language is a reminder of the value of cultural identity and the role of language in a nation.
• The Victory Statue is a symbol not only of military strength, but also of spiritual fortitude.

💡 Look not only with your eyes, but also with your heart. These are points of power where silence speaks louder than words.

🎭 Art and irony. There is another side - light, witty, street:

• The sculpture "Hippopotamus, Run!" is an ironic accent of the urban environment, awakening a smile and fantasy.
• The monument to the heroes of the film "Mimino" is a warm greeting from Soviet cinema, causing nostalgia in many.
• The sculptural composition "Youth" is a light art object about happiness, life and the power of the moment.
• The monument to the locomotive is an open-air museum, reminding us of the transport history of the city.

📸 This is where you want to stop, smile, and press the camera button.

🌊 Living forms of the city. When architecture begins to move and speak:

• Dancing fountains are a bright evening show in which water and music tell their story.
• The Falcon and Pheasant fountain is a fairy-tale motif conveying the ancient legend of the birth of Tbilisi.
• The Chronicles of Georgia memorial is a grandiose composition with a panoramic view and history carved in stone.

✨ These places fill the city with the sound of water, the play of light and meaning that can be read at the level of sensations.

💡 Advice: if you plan a route, include 1-2 monuments from each group. Then the walk will be meaningful, easy, and very memorable.

Feedback from a reader of the catalog

Tomas Weiner, Czech Republic

"This Madloba rating was a real discovery for me - I didn't expect that Tbilisi monuments could be so cleverly integrated into walking routes. I started from the center and the Old Town - I saw the Mimino sculpture, stopped at the equestrian statue of Vakhtang Gorgasali, felt the spirit of the city. Then I went to the embankment and Rike Park - fountains and unusual figures create a special atmosphere, especially at sunset. The article explains very well why you should go north - the "Chronicles of Georgia" are impressive in scale. I was surprised how organically the sculptures fit into the city - they seem to be encountered by chance, but are remembered for a long time. I thank Madloba for inspiration and a convenient structure - I want to repeat such walks"

👣 How to include this in the route?

🚶 These 16 points are easy to fit into walks around Tbilisi districts without overloading your day or disrupting your rhythm:

• The center and the Old Town — the iconic symbols of the capital await here: Mimino, Vakhtang Gorgasali, and Freedom Square.
• The embankment and Rike Park are a great place for an evening route: dancing fountains, Behemoth, and the Youth sculpture.
• The northern part of the city — it’s worth getting here for the scale: Chronicles of Georgia, the Language Monument, the Victory Statue.
• South of the center — quieter and deeper: Farnavaz, Pyotr Bagrationi, and the Falcon and Pheasant fountain.

💬 Don't try to see everything in one day - let these monuments appear unexpectedly, like details of a big trip. They will not only decorate the route, but also give meaning to your photos and emotions 📸💭.

📣 Share your find

💬 Which monument surprised or touched you?

💬 Write in the comments - these are the kinds of recommendations that become real discoveries for other tourists.