New architecture of old Tbilisi

In this article, we want to introduce you to modern Tbilisi architecture.

So called Avlabar residence is the official residence of the president of Georgia. It was built in 2004-2009 by the initiative of President Michael Saakashvili.  Architectures of the project are – George Batiashvili and Italian architecture – Michelle de Lukki. He has also built a bridge of Peace and a new building of the Internal Affairs Ministry.  Palace’s cupola looks similar to Bundestag’s cupola.

Moving monument – represents the three branches – the legislature, executive, and judiciary. Author: German sculptor Gabriela Van Habsburg.

View from Narikala fortress, here are President’s palace and one more ultra-modern complex – so called “pipes” concert and exhibition hall on Rike, construction of the complex is not finished yet. Complex author is one more Italian architect –  Massimiliano Fuksas. Construction must be finished at the end of this year.

Today. In 2010, on Rike was built walking Rike,  which was called “Bridge of Peace” by the President. The bridge is also built by architect Michele de Lukki. Despite different opinions about the bridge, it has already become the city’s important  attraction. The bridge is included in 13 the most curious bridges of the world.

Massimiliano Fuksas has also built a Public Service hall in the area, and all these modern buildings create ultra ultra-modern architectural complex in the heart of the old town.

In the park, Rike is one more interesting thing – the statue of the president of the USA – Ronald Reagan, which was erected here in 2011. Despite of critics, Tbilisi is not the dead city, so what is alive must grow and develop. The mixture of the old and modern in the old town represents the city’s real spirit – a harmonic mix of traditional, old and ultra-modern.

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