Tbilisi, the capital of Georgia, is an ancient city of 4000 years. Although there are many places to see about Georgian history and culture in the city, it is one of the most famous spots in Tbilisi's old city center. Rezo Gabriadze Puppet Theater The leaning clock tower built next to it is even so popular Tbilisi Clock Tower is referred to as.
Tbilisi Clock Tower History
The clock tower is adjacent to the Rezo Gabriadze Puppet Theatre. It was built in four years by the famous puppeteer Rezo Gabriadze, the founder of the puppet theater, and its opening to visitors is actually very recent, the tower has been standing since 2010. It gives the impression of a tower from history, as it looks as if it is prevented from collapsing with an iron plank and because it was built using different building elements. The reason why the design was made in this way; said to be an artistic response to soulless modernization.
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Tbilisi Clock Tower Puppet Show
One of the hallmarks of the Clock Tower is the puppet show, which is held every hour in the window that opens on its body. First, an angel comes out of the top window and rings the bell, and then two puppets, male and female, appear in the lower window, explaining the life cycle symbolizing their meeting, marriage, childbearing and death in a fun and sad way.
At the beginning of the hour, therefore, the surrounding of the tower is quite crowded. In order to capture the surroundings of the tower calmly and take pictures, you may consider visiting this place during the intermediate hours. There is also a cafe at the entrance of the theater next to the tower.
Rezo Gabriadze Puppet Theater Where is the Clock Tower?
If you ask where is the Rezo Gabriadze Puppet Theater Clock Tower; It is located just at the entrance of the old city center of Tbilisi, in one of the parallel streets of the Kula river. on the tower's Google Maps app. click to see location.
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