Where it is and what it is

The square lies at the southern end of Rustaveli Avenue, where the avenue meets Old Tbilisi. Tbilisi City Hall faces the square.

Historically this was the city’s main gathering point — official ceremonies took place here, and mass protests often started here too.

How the name changed

In 1828 the square was named after Count Ivan Paskevich-Erivansky. In 1918 it was renamed Freedom Square, in 1938 Beria Square, and in 1953 Lenin Square.

In 1990/1991 the name Freedom Square was restored.

  • 1828 — Paskevich-Erivansky Square
  • 1918 — Freedom Square
  • 1938 — Beria Square
  • 1953 — Lenin Square

The square today

Today the middle of the square is occupied by the Freedom Monument, unveiled in 2006 — a granite column topped by a statue of St George.

Liberty Square metro station opens onto the square, making it one of the most accessible places in the city.