What the monument is

The monument stands on a tall pedestal in the middle of the square. It is a granite column crowned by St George killing the dragon.

The statue is cast in gilded bronze and is 5.6 m tall, while the column itself reaches 35 m.

  • Column: 35 m, granite
  • Statue: 5.6 m, gilded bronze
  • Sculptor: Zurab Tsereteli
  • Unveiled: 23 November 2006

Symbolism

St George is one of the most venerated saints in Georgia, so his figure is read as a symbol of freedom and victory.

The gilded bronze catches the sunlight and makes the monument the square’s main visual landmark.

How to see it

The monument stands in the centre of the square, a few steps from the metro exit, so it is impossible to miss.

The best view opens up as you walk down Rustaveli Avenue towards the square.