Monument to John Petrisi

The monument to John Petrisi is located in the capital of Georgia, Tbilisi, on Baratashvili Street. The monument depicts the famous Georgian philosopher of the 11th-12th centuries, John Petrisi, in full growth with a book in his hand. Ioane Petritsi, also known as Ioane Chimchimeli, played a significant role in the philosophical thought of medieval Georgia. He is known for his translations of the works of the ancient philosopher Proclus, as well as for his extensive commentaries on them, where he synthesized the ideas of Neoplatonism with the Christian worldview. The monument is dedicated to his contribution to Georgian philosophy and is a symbol of the country's intellectual heritage. A visit to this monument may be of interest to those interested in the history and culture of Georgia, as well as in the development of philosophical thought in the Middle Ages.