Kartlis Deda (Mother of Georgia)
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A 20-meter-tall aluminum statue on Sololaki Ridge. One hand holds a sword to ward off enemies and the other a wine bowl to welcome guests, symbolizing the Georgian national character.
The Kartlis Deda (Mother of Georgia) statue was erected in 1958 to mark Tbilisi’s 1,500th anniversary. In 1997 its shell was replaced with aluminum. It stands about 20 meters tall. Her left hand holds a wine bowl to greet friends, and her right hand holds a sword to defend against enemies. From the ridge trail behind the statue you can overlook the whole Old Town and the Sololaki district. It is about a 10-minute walk west along the ridge from Narikala Fortress, or you can climb up the steps from the Sololaki district. Admission is free, but some stretches of the ridge have no railings, so take care on windy days.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- National Botanical Garden of Georgia
- Narikala Fortress
- Sioni Cathedral
- Leghvtakhevi Waterfall
- Jumah Mosque
- Freedom Square
- Bridge of Peace
- Old Tbilisi / Abanotubani