Freedom Square, Tbilisi
Freedom Square is one of the most prominent landmarks in Tbilisi, Georgia, symbolizing the country’s independence and unity. Located at the eastern end of Rustaveli Avenue, it serves as a central hub connecting Tbilisi’s historic Old Town with its modern business and cultural districts. The square has witnessed many pivotal events in Georgian history, from 19th-century demonstrations to the 2003 Rose Revolution.
At the heart of Freedom Square stands the Statue of Saint George, a gleaming golden monument created by sculptor Zurab Tsereteli in 2006. Depicting Georgia’s patron saint slaying a dragon, the statue represents triumph and freedom. Surrounding the square are several notable buildings, including the Tbilisi City Hall, a striking neo-Moorish structure, and the Courtyard by Marriott Hotel, housed in a historic building with elegant architecture.
Nearby attractions include the entrance to Rustaveli Avenue, lined with theaters, museums, and cafés, and the charming Old Town, filled with winding streets, traditional balconies, and historic churches. Freedom Square is also a popular site for national celebrations, public gatherings, and concerts, making it not only a geographic center but also a symbol of Georgian identity and resilience.
At the heart of Freedom Square stands the Statue of Saint George, a gleaming golden monument created by sculptor Zurab Tsereteli in 2006. Depicting Georgia’s patron saint slaying a dragon, the statue represents triumph and freedom. Surrounding the square are several notable buildings, including the Tbilisi City Hall, a striking neo-Moorish structure, and the Courtyard by Marriott Hotel, housed in a historic building with elegant architecture.
Nearby attractions include the entrance to Rustaveli Avenue, lined with theaters, museums, and cafés, and the charming Old Town, filled with winding streets, traditional balconies, and historic churches. Freedom Square is also a popular site for national celebrations, public gatherings, and concerts, making it not only a geographic center but also a symbol of Georgian identity and resilience.
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Freedom Square on Map
Sight Name: Freedom Square
Sight Location: Tbilisi, Georgia (See walking tours in Tbilisi)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Sight Location: Tbilisi, Georgia (See walking tours in Tbilisi)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Walking Tours in Tbilisi, Georgia
Create Your Own Walk in Tbilisi
Creating your own self-guided walk in Tbilisi is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
Tbilisi Introduction Walking Tour
American writer John Steinbeck was highly inspired by a full moon, as he loved the mystery it brought to any streetscape. After visiting Tbilisi, he did not hold back, calling the city „ghost-ridden”. He loved its cryptic atmosphere, shaped by centuries of change.
Tbilisi, the capital of Georgia, sits gracefully on both banks of the Kura River, framed by the rolling foothills of the... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.3 Km or 1.4 Miles
Tbilisi, the capital of Georgia, sits gracefully on both banks of the Kura River, framed by the rolling foothills of the... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.3 Km or 1.4 Miles
Rustaveli Avenue Walking Tour
If Tbilisi is the heart of Georgia, then Rustaveli Avenue is its pulse. As the capital's main artery, the importance – historical, cultural, or architectural – of this vibrant and bustling thoroughfare is hard to overestimate.
Named after the renowned medieval Georgian poet Shota Rustaveli, the avenue starts from Freedom Square – a key downtown landmark, home to the iconic statue of... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.5 Km or 1.6 Miles
Named after the renowned medieval Georgian poet Shota Rustaveli, the avenue starts from Freedom Square – a key downtown landmark, home to the iconic statue of... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.5 Km or 1.6 Miles


