The Shota Rustaveli Monument in Tbilisi
The Shota Rustaveli Monument in Tbilisi honors the 12th-century poet Shota Rustaveli, renowned for his epic poem 'The Knight in the Panther's Skin.' Erected in 1942, the bronze statue stands at 3.5 meters tall, capturing Rustaveli in a contemplative pose. Located on Rustaveli Avenue, the monument is surrounded by gardens and a fountain adorned with lion bas-reliefs. These photos were taken in August 2025 and show some views of the Shota Rustaveli Monument in Tbilisi.