Discovering the Hawk & Pheasant Monument: A Tribute to Art and Nature in Tbilisi

Getting There

• Car

  If you are traveling by car, start from the center of Tbilisi. Head southeast on Rustaveli Avenue toward Gudiashvili Street. Continue onto Freedom Square and take a right onto Tsinandali Street. Follow the signs for the E60 highway toward Rustavi. After approximately 25 km, take the exit toward Tbilisi. Merge onto the E117 road and follow the signs to the center of Tbilisi. Once you reach Waterfall Square, park at a nearby parking area and walk to 21-23 Abano Street, where the Hawk & Pheasant Monument is located. Note that parking in Tbilisi can incur costs ranging from 1-2 GEL per hour.

• Public Transportation - Marshrutka

  If you prefer public transportation, you can take a marshrutka (minibus) from the main bus station in Kvemo Kartli to Tbilisi. Look for marshrutkas heading to 'Didube', which is a major transportation hub in Tbilisi. The fare is typically around 3-5 GEL. Once you arrive at Didube, transfer to the metro and take the metro towards Akhmeteli - Vagzali line. Get off at the Rustaveli Station, then exit the metro and walk down Rustaveli Avenue until you reach Freedom Square. From there, follow Tsinandali Street to Waterfall Square, where the monument is located. It’s about a 15-minute walk from the metro station.

• Public Transportation - Taxi

  For a more direct route, you can use a taxi service. You can either book a taxi through an app like Bolt or call a local taxi service. The fare from central locations in Kvemo Kartli to Tbilisi will vary but expect to pay around 20-30 GEL. Make sure to provide the driver with the destination: Waterfall Square, 21-23 Abano Street. Taxis can drop you off right at the monument, making it a convenient option.