Gabriadze Clock Tower

Where it is & how to get there

• On foot: In the old town near Shavteli Street and Anchiskhati Basilica.
• Show times: The mini puppet show "The Circle of Life" plays at 12:00 and 19:00.
• Theatre: Book Gabriadze Theatre puppet shows in advance.

The story of the Gabriadze Clock Tower

The leaning clock tower was built in 2010 by Rezo Gabriadze, a celebrated Georgian artist, writer and puppeteer, next to his marionette theatre. It looks centuries old, decorated with tiles, bricks and odd details.

Every hour an angel comes out to strike the bell with a hammer. At noon and 7 pm a small puppet show depicts the circle of life: birth, love, marriage and death.

Best time to visit

Tips before you go

• Watch the puppet show on the hour.
• Stay for a puppet performance at the Gabriadze Theatre.
• Have coffee at the theatre café next door.

What's around the Gabriadze Clock Tower

• Anchiskhati BasilicaOldest surviving church in Tbilisi.
• Dry Bridge marketFlea market of antiques and Soviet items.
• Shavteli StreetCharming old-town street.
• Peace Bridge5 minutes away.

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