About this experience
At the beginning of the 20th century, there were gardens and fields in the territory of the largest residential area of Tbilisi - Saburtalo. How did such a metamorphosis happen? Let's go in search of an answer. You will appreciate the architecture of the district, see legendary houses with aerial walkways, visit the Palace of Culture of Trade Unions, admire mosaics, and more.
What to expect
Features of Saburtalo
In the early 20th century, the area was covered with gardens and fields. In 1917, Saburtalo became part of the city, and construction began actively from the 1930s onwards, continuing unabated to this day. The flat terrain facilitated the formation of the district in the 1950s-1970s, and in the 1980s, it started "creeping" up the hills along with the houses. Almost all architectural styles of the Soviet era found reflection in Saburtalo's buildings.
Our route
We will start from the main square of the district, drive up the streets from its beginning, visit iconic buildings and monuments, enter the Palace of Culture of Trade Unions, and finally climb to the houses with walkways on Nutsubidze Street. We will conclude the tour at the metro station "State University".
You will see:
- The residential complex "Shatili" - famous houses with walkways on Nutsubidze Street
- Unique stained glass windows and reliefs by Zurab Tsereteli inside the Palace of Culture of Trade Unions
- "Folk architecture" - houses with superstructures and extensions that have doubled or more in size
- The fire depot adorned with mosaic panels
- Sports palace, university buildings, hotels, hospitals, administrative buildings
- Examples of decorative art in the urban environment - monuments, mosaics on buildings
You will learn:
- How to determine the purpose of a building by its appearance and form
- The principle of constructing the dome of the Sports Palace and what was needed to build it
- On which square the 60th anniversary of Soviet Georgia was celebrated and who was welcomed there
- What or who is "Vazha-Pshavela"
- What vernacular architecture is
Organizational details
- We will travel in a comfortable minibus and get out on the street to observe objects. In the middle of the route, we will enter the building of the Palace of Culture of Trade Unions
- A standard ticket is purchased for children of any age, as each person needs a separate seat on the bus
- The excursion price includes the use of radio guides to which headphones, provided by the guide, are connected. For convenience, you can use your own headphones (mini jack 3.5 mm connector).
- The excursion will be conducted by one of the guides from our team
Alice
January 21, 2024
I am a fan of tours by engineers and I go with them in all available cities. This tour was certainly very enjoyable, but it may seem boring to people not from the world of architecture, engineering, history, and art. Before going, familiarize yourself with the Engineers' website and format. In terms...
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