Freedom Monument in Tbilisi, Tbilisi, Georgia

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Rank: Rank 70 of 3,657

Reviewed by Elena Voss · Roavina Travel Editor

About Freedom Monument in Tbilisi

The Freedom Monument, commonly known as the St. George Statue, is a memorial on Freedom Square dedicated to the freedom and independence of the Georgian nation. Unveiled in 2006 in Tbilisi's central square, the granite and gold column is 35 m high and easily spotted from across the city. The statue of St. George on top is 5.6 m tall, made of bronze and covered with gold, and was a gift to the city from its creator, the Georgian sculptor Zurab Tsereteli.

Checked 2026-11-10 · Source

Place details and sources

Type of place: Monument OpenStreetMap · Checked 2026-09-09
Established: 2006 Wikidata · Checked 2026-09-09
Access: Open access OpenStreetMap · Checked 2026-09-09
Creator: Zurab Tsereteli Wikidata · Checked 2026-09-09
Wikipedia article: Freedom Monument (Tbilisi) Wikipedia · Checked 2026-09-09

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Common questions

How tall is the Freedom Monument?

The granite and gold monument is 35 m high; the gilded statue on top is 5.6 m tall.

Who made the St. George Statue?

The Georgian sculptor Zurab Tsereteli, who gave it to the city.

Where it is

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Nearby

Within 4 min on foot

1 hr 30 min
3 min walk
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