Sofiko Chiaureli Statue: A Tribute to Georgian Cinema

Getting There

• Car

  If you are driving from the center of Tbilisi, take the E60 highway towards Rustavi. After approximately 15 km, take the exit toward Tbilisi (Mtkvari River) and continue on Kote Afkhazi Street. The Sofiko Chiaureli Statue is located at 45-47 Kote Afkhazi St, Old Tbilisi. Parking is available nearby, but be mindful of any parking fees that may apply.

• Public Transportation

  To reach the Sofiko Chiaureli Statue via public transport from Kvemo Kartli, take a marshrutka (minibus) from Rustavi to Tbilisi. The ride typically costs around 1-2 GEL and takes about 30-40 minutes. Once you arrive at Didube Bus Station in Tbilisi, you can take the metro to Avlabari Station, or a taxi to Kote Afkhazi Street. If you opt for the metro, transfer to the Line 1 (Red Line) and get off at Avlabari. The statue is a short 15-minute walk from the station. Alternatively, a taxi from Didube Bus Station to the statue will cost approximately 10-15 GEL.

• Walking

  If you find yourself in Old Tbilisi, you can easily walk to the Sofiko Chiaureli Statue. From the Narikala Fortress, head down towards the Kura River, then follow the riverside path until you reach Kote Afkhazi Street. The statue will be on your left. This scenic walk will take approximately 20-25 minutes.