Parliament of Georgia

It's not a historical building (I guess it dates from the XXth century) but it still is grand and solemn. And it is the centre of a resilient and heartful mobilization of the citizens for a free society and European style political system. Outside there is a touching memorial of the fallen for freedom on this very site. Every night a demonstration walks down Shota Rustaveli Avenue to meet patriots assembled outside the Parliament. The crowd remembers the fallen and the arrested on previous demonstrations, name by name. I retained the appeal "Ari supleba!" which seems to finish each line of the prayer. It seems that it translates for something like "It's our right!". It is very inspiring, very emotional and I've been there for three consecutive nights. This people truly deserves my deepest sympathy.

🇬🇪 Parliament of Georgia – Tbilisi 📍 8 Shota Rustaveli Ave 1. Impressive Architecture The building is large and elegant, with a mix of Soviet-era strength and modern updates. It looks serious and official, just like you'd expect from a national parliament. 2. Central Location It’s right on Rustaveli Avenue, one of the most famous streets in Tbilisi. Easy to reach by foot, bus, or taxi. Great for tourists walking around the city center. 3. Historical Importance This place has seen many key moments in Georgia’s political history. Even if you can’t go inside, standing outside gives you a sense of how important it is. 4. Security and Access You can’t just walk in freely—this is a working government building. But the outside is open for photos, and sometimes there are public events or protests nearby. 5. Clean and Well-Maintained The area around the Parliament is clean, with wide sidewalks and some benches. Good lighting at night too. 6. Nearby Attractions You’re close to Liberty (Freedom) Square, museums, cafes, and shops. It’s easy to include this stop in a walking tour of central Tbilisi. 7. Best Time to Visit Daytime is best for photos and walking. If there’s a protest or event, you’ll see more action—but also more police. 8. Tip for Visitors Take a few minutes to read about Georgia’s recent history before you visit. It helps you appreciate the building more.

The Parliament of Georgia Building is beautiful governmental building located in the heart of Tbilisi. The building complex was constructed as the House of Government of Georgian SSR on the site of the demolished 19th-century Alexander Nevsky Cathedral and adjacent churchyard, with burials of the Georgian cadets killed during the Bolshevik invasion of 1921. It consists of two buildings; the "upper" building was designed by Viktor Kokorin and Giorgi Lezhava and built from 1933 to 1938. The "lower" building, along Rustaveli Avenue, was constructed by the same architects with an input from Vladimer Nasaridze from 1946 to 1953. The complex was severely damaged during the December 1991–January 1992 military coup, during which the beleaguered President Zviad Gamsakhurdia was entrenched in the underground bunker under the government premises. The building was subsequently restored, refurbished, and used as the seat of the Parliament of Georgia.

It's a very grand building and is where the protests against the current government are held. People are gathered in front of the parlament building every evening since November to protest the oppressive politics of the pro-Russian government. Earlier after the elections the protests and the police's reactions were more violent as I am told but right now both parties seem to be peaceful. If you go there in the morning you can see the marks of the protesters from the previous evening.

This heritage building witnessed many ups and downs and upheavals in the history of Georgia, important landmark and a centre of momentous events.

It's very beautiful building. Good atmosphere. (1 June 2023)

In 1918 the first Georgian National Parliament was established in the newly independent Democratic Republic of Georgia. In 1921 the Parliament adopted the first Georgian Constitution. However, shortly after the adoption of the Constitution, Georgia was occupied by the Bolshevik Red Army. Source: wiki

Such a good building that is located in one of the best and busiest streets of Tbilisi. The building looks old but still in a good condition and i do recommend every tourist to pass by it as it is one of the monuments of the city