Why go
Towering above Ttbilisi's old town on Sololaki Ridge since 1958, this 20-meter aluminum woman replaced a decaying wooden predecessor from the 19th century. Sculptor Elguja Amashukeli designed her with dual symbolism: the bowl of wine in her left hand welcomes friends, while the sword in her right defends against foes. This duality captures the Georgian character—renowned banqueting traditions alongside centuries of resistance to invaders. The monument offers the city's most commanding viewpoint, with the Mtkvari River curling below and the Narikala fortress rising behind. She has become Tbilisi's defining silhouette, reproduced on souvenirs and in the national consciousness.