World by City

Heritage & monuments

Chronicle of Georgia

Open in Maps
Chronicle of Georgia

Chronicle of Georgia

This monument consists of 16 bronze and stone pillars, each over 30 meters tall, located on a hill overlooking the Tbilisi Sea. The pillars feature carvings depicting the history of Georgia, including its kings, national heroes, and biblical narratives. Visitors typically walk along the stairs to view the reliefs and the surrounding landscape.

Getting There

The site is located outside the city center. The most common way to reach it is by taxi or ride-sharing app from central Tbilisi. The journey typically takes 20 to 30 minutes depending on traffic conditions.

Duration of Visit

Allow approximately 1 to 2 hours to walk through the monument, examine the carvings, and view the city from the elevated position.

When to Visit

The site is an open-air monument with little shade, making it most comfortable during the spring and autumn. Early morning or late afternoon is recommended to avoid the midday sun. It is generally less crowded than the central tourist districts, though it can get busier on weekends.

Nearby Attractions

You can combine a visit here with other sites in the vicinity, including:

  • Tbilisi Sea (3.7km)
  • Georgian State Museum of Theatre, Music, Cinema and Choreography (6.2km)
  • Georgian National Centre of Manuscripts (6.3km)
  • Vere River (6.8km)

Updated September 13, 2026 · Edited by the World by City editors

Tickets & tours

Admission prices and opening hours change often, so we don't list them here. Check what's on sale and at what price below — booking ahead can cut the queue at some places.

This place may not appear in the results — some sites are free to enter or sell tickets only at the gate.

Stays near Chronicle of Georgia

Sorted by distance, walkable ones first. Distances are straight-line.

Map and place data © OpenStreetMap contributors

Chronicle of Georgia Nearby stays

Check prices and availability on the booking sites.

Pick your dates — we'll search Tbilisi hotels for you

Choose dates and guests, and the buttons below will open search results with your criteria. Prices differ between sites, so compare before you book.

Hotel membership

Staying at Accor hotels often? ALL Accor+ Explorer

A paid annual membership. It includes two free nights a year across Asia-Pacific, 30% off dining and 15% off drinks, and 15% off stays at more than 4,500 hotels worldwide.

Explore the membership

Itineraries including this place

Good to visit alongside

Tbilisi sea

Nature

Tbilisi sea

This is an artificial lake in Tbilisi. Created in 1953, it has become a favorite retreat for locals, ideal for a walk along the shore or a swim.

3.7 km away

Georgian State Museum of Theatre, Music, Cinema and Choreography

Museums & galleries

Georgian State Museum of Theatre, Music, Cinema and Choreography

This cultural history museum in Tbilisi occupies the former mansion of Count Oldenburg as its exhibition space. It offers a look at Georgia's performing arts alongside its broader cultural history.

6.2 km away

Georgian National Centre of Manuscripts

Museums & galleries

Georgian National Centre of Manuscripts

An archive in Tbilisi, Georgia, that holds ancient manuscripts, historical documents, and the personal records of notable figures. Since its founding in 1958, it has served as a center for exploring Georgian script and history.

6.3 km away

Vere River

Nature

Vere River

This river rises near Mount Didgori at the foot of the Trialeti Range in eastern Georgia and flows into the Mtkvari River in Tbilisi. Within Tbilisi it partly runs through underground tunnels, while upstream lies a riverside landscape dotted with small villages.

6.8 km away

Lisi Lake

Nature

Lisi Lake

This small lake lies in the Kura River valley, marked by a distinctive dry landscape of rocks and shrubs. It's a great spot for nature walks, home to rare birds, tortoises, foxes, and other wildlife.

6.9 km away

Tbilisi Zoo

Zoos & aquariums

Tbilisi Zoo

Located in Tbilisi's Vere River valley, this is Georgia's oldest and largest zoo, opened in 1927. It's home to a wide variety of animals from the Caucasus and around the world.

7.0 km away