Rike Park, Tbilisi
Rike鈥疨ark is a vivid illustration of how a city can re-imagine its past to inspire its future. Laid out in 2010 on a long-neglected lowland once formed by the shifting course of the Kura River, the park鈥檚 name comes from the Georgian word rike meaning 鈥渟ands.鈥�
Walking through Rike Park, you鈥檒l notice first how it serves as a bridge between eras. From its grassy lawns you can step directly onto the sleek glass-and-steel Bridge鈥痮f鈥疨eace, which arches toward the city鈥檚 Old Town. To one side lie the ancient terraced hillside and fortress, to the other, modern towers and riverside cafes.
Interestingly, when the park was unveiled, many Tbilisians compared its futuristic structures to foreign landmarks鈥攕ome even joking it resembled a spaceship parked by the river. Yet, much like the once-controversial Eiffel Tower in Paris, Rike Park soon won the hearts of locals and visitors alike, becoming a beloved symbol of the city鈥檚 renewal.
Today the park invites you to pause and play: stroll past its open-air chess board with giant pieces, catch an evening fountain show lit by thousands of LEDs, or hop on the nearby cable car for a dramatic ride up to the hillside fortress. With decorative gardens, public art, shaded paths and river views, Rike Park is both a restful green space and a dynamic gathering place.
Walking through Rike Park, you鈥檒l notice first how it serves as a bridge between eras. From its grassy lawns you can step directly onto the sleek glass-and-steel Bridge鈥痮f鈥疨eace, which arches toward the city鈥檚 Old Town. To one side lie the ancient terraced hillside and fortress, to the other, modern towers and riverside cafes.
Interestingly, when the park was unveiled, many Tbilisians compared its futuristic structures to foreign landmarks鈥攕ome even joking it resembled a spaceship parked by the river. Yet, much like the once-controversial Eiffel Tower in Paris, Rike Park soon won the hearts of locals and visitors alike, becoming a beloved symbol of the city鈥檚 renewal.
Today the park invites you to pause and play: stroll past its open-air chess board with giant pieces, catch an evening fountain show lit by thousands of LEDs, or hop on the nearby cable car for a dramatic ride up to the hillside fortress. With decorative gardens, public art, shaded paths and river views, Rike Park is both a restful green space and a dynamic gathering place.
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Rike Park on Map
Sight Name: Rike Park
Sight Location: Tbilisi, Georgia (See walking tours in Tbilisi)
Sight Type: Park/Outdoor
Sight Location: Tbilisi, Georgia (See walking tours in Tbilisi)
Sight Type: Park/Outdoor
Walking Tours in Tbilisi, Georgia
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Travel Distance: 2.3 Km or 1.4 Miles
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Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.3 Km or 1.4 Miles