Sight guide · Tbilisi · Georgia
Visiting Kartlis Deda (Mother of Georgia)
A 20-metre aluminium statue on the Sololaki ridge, holding a bowl of wine for guests and a sword for enemies, symbolising Georgian character.
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Quick answer
Kartlis Deda (Mother of Georgia) is a landmark in Sololaki, Tbilisi. Allow 30 minutes; it is free. Booking ahead is not usually needed.
Key facts
- Type
- Landmark
- Area
- Sololaki
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Book ahead
- Not usually needed
- Good for
- free and views
- Best months
- April, August and November
About Kartlis Deda (Mother of Georgia)
A 20-metre aluminium statue on the Sololaki ridge, holding a bowl of wine for guests and a sword for enemies, symbolising Georgian character. It stands a short walk from the Narikala cable car's upper station.
Tip: Walk the ridge path from Narikala to the statue for views on both sides of the city.
Plan your visit
- Time needed: 30 minutes.
- Cost: Free — no ticket needed for the main area.
- Book ahead: not usually needed; buy on arrival.
- Where: Sololaki, grand 19th-century houses with painted entrance halls and quiet wine bars.
Best time to visit Kartlis Deda (Mother of Georgia)
To avoid the biggest crowds, aim for the quietest of the good months:
- November: 13°C (55°F) highs, about 5 rainy days, quiet crowds.
- April: 19°C (66°F) highs, about 9 rainy days, moderate crowds.
- August: 31°C (88°F) highs, about 5 rainy days, busy crowds.
For the view at golden hour: in mid-November the sun sets at about 17:41 local time (calculated for Tbilisi).
When to visit Tbilisi has the full month-by-month picture.
Fit it into your trip
Our 3-day Tbilisi itinerary visits Kartlis Deda (Mother of Georgia) on day 2, together with Holy Trinity Cathedral (Sameba), Metekhi Church and Mtatsminda Park and funicular.
- No. 3 of the 18 sights in our Tbilisi things-to-do list.
- Day 2 of the 2-day plan.
- Day 2 of the 5-day plan.
- Listed in free things to do in Tbilisi.
If you like Kartlis Deda (Mother of Georgia)
- Narikala Fortress — Old Tbilisi, 1–1.5 hours
- Metekhi Church — Avlabari, 30 minutes
- Chronicle of Georgia — Tbilisi Sea, 1 hour
Staying near Kartlis Deda (Mother of Georgia)
Stay in Sololaki ($$) to walk here: grand 19th-century houses with painted entrance halls and quiet wine bars. All areas to stay in Tbilisi.
Questions travellers ask
+How long do you need at Kartlis Deda (Mother of Georgia)?
Plan 30 minutes.
+Is Kartlis Deda (Mother of Georgia) free?
Yes, it is free to visit.
+When is the best time to visit Kartlis Deda (Mother of Georgia)?
April, August and November, the quietest of the good months. Walk the ridge path from Narikala to the statue for views on both sides of the city.
+Do I need to book Kartlis Deda (Mother of Georgia) in advance?
Usually not: you can decide on the day.