Tbilisi City Assembly, Tbilisi
The Tbilisi City Assembly, also known as the Tbilisi Sakrebulo or Tbilisi City Council, is the representative body of the city government in Tbilisi. It was established as part of the reforms instituted in 1991 when Georgia declared its independence from the Soviet Union. The Sakrebulos, including the one in Tbilisi, were created as the legislative branches of local government throughout the country.
The current location of the Tbilisi City Assembly is the result of a comprehensive and gradual reconstruction project that transformed a 19th-century city police building. Originally constructed during the Russian Empire in the 1830s, the building underwent multiple renovations over the last two centuries, giving it a distinct appearance. Initially, it served as the Chancellery of Chief Policemaster and later as a police department until 1879.
In 1878, a competition was held to remodel the building into the City Hall, and the winning design was created by architect Paul Stern. The exterior architecture of the building reflects the prevailing exotic style of that era, with a neo-Moorish design. A tower was added to the structure in 1910, and further expansions took place in 1912.
Today, the Tbilisi City Assembly stands as an important symbol of the city's history and governance. It serves as the meeting place for the city councilors who represent the interests of Tbilisi's residents and make decisions on matters concerning the city's administration, policies, and services.
The current location of the Tbilisi City Assembly is the result of a comprehensive and gradual reconstruction project that transformed a 19th-century city police building. Originally constructed during the Russian Empire in the 1830s, the building underwent multiple renovations over the last two centuries, giving it a distinct appearance. Initially, it served as the Chancellery of Chief Policemaster and later as a police department until 1879.
In 1878, a competition was held to remodel the building into the City Hall, and the winning design was created by architect Paul Stern. The exterior architecture of the building reflects the prevailing exotic style of that era, with a neo-Moorish design. A tower was added to the structure in 1910, and further expansions took place in 1912.
Today, the Tbilisi City Assembly stands as an important symbol of the city's history and governance. It serves as the meeting place for the city councilors who represent the interests of Tbilisi's residents and make decisions on matters concerning the city's administration, policies, and services.
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Tbilisi City Assembly on Map
Sight Name: Tbilisi City Assembly
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
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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 鈥� historical, cultural, or architectural 鈥� 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 鈥� 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 鈥� 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
Tbilisi Introduction Walking Tour
A gateway to Georgia straddling the Mtkvari (Kura) River, the country's capital Tbilisi is one of the most historic cities in the Caucasus region, dating back over a thousand years. It was founded in the 5th century AD by the monarch of Iberia (Georgia's ancient precursor), King Vakhtang I Gorgasali.
According to legend, the king's falcon found the hot springs, near which the... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.8 Km or 2.4 Miles
According to legend, the king's falcon found the hot springs, near which the... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.8 Km or 2.4 Miles