TBILISI: The Thread of Pearls on Rustaveli Avenue

Over the course of two centuries, Rustaveli Avenue has become the main architectural thoroughfare of Tbilisi. Architects from different eras and movements have created a flowing series of ensembles that give the city its unique character.

You will see firsthand the historical, economic, and aesthetic context in which Rustaveli Avenue was developed. The architect, without legends and gossip, will guide you through the most iconic buildings, and together, you will "read" the styles, typologies, architecture, and layout of the urban fabric.

During the tour, you will see:

Once the most luxurious apartment building, the first in Tbilisi to be set on piles;

A building that became the final breath of "Stalinist Empire" style;

A façade awarded the Gold Medal at the Paris Exhibition.

You will also learn:

Who introduced the Moorish style in Tbilisi architecture;

What now stands on the site of the demolished largest cathedral in the city;

Why the first-ever Stalin Prize for Architecture was awarded;

Which symbol of the city was gifted to Tbilisi by Muscovites.

Duration: 3 hours.