Bridge of Peace
Updated: 14 November 2026
Tbilisi · Old Town
The Bridge of Peace is a pedestrian bridge over the Mtkvari between the Old Town and Rike Park. A steel frame under a wavy glass roof made it one of the symbols of new Tbilisi.
It opened on 6 May 2010. It was designed by the Italian architect Michele De Lucchi, and its lighting by the French lighting designer Philippe Martinaud.
In the evening the lights built into the roof run a light show, so people come to the bridge after sunset.
- Wherebetween the Old Town and Rike Park
- Length150 m
- Opened6 May 2010
- ArchitectMichele De Lucchi
- Entryfree, pedestrian bridge
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History of the bridge
The bridge was built after the reforms of the 2000s, when Tbilisi got new city symbols, along with the Old Town lighting and the renewed embankment.
The structure was made in Italy and brought to Tbilisi in 200 trucks; the bridge opened on 6 May 2010.
What to see
- The bridge itself — a wave of glass roof over the Mtkvari, 150 m from bank to bank.
- Rike Park — on the left bank, right behind the bridge.
- Old Town view — Narikala, Metekhi and the bath domes are in sight from the bridge.
How to get there
- On foot: about 5 minutes from Meidan square.
- Along the embankment: about 20 minutes on foot from Fabrika along the Mtkvari.
- With a tour: the bridge is part of our Old Tbilisi walks, evening and family tours.
Tips
- Watch the lights after 21:00 in summer — go down to the embankment under the bridge.
- Sunset is good from the bridge itself and from the Narikala viewpoint.
- It is a pedestrian bridge: easy to combine with Rike Park and the cable car up to Narikala.
Photos of the Bridge of Peace
Photos from Wikimedia Commons
What to see near the Bridge of Peace
Rike Parkon the left bank, right behind the bridge
Narikala Fortressabove the Old Town
Metekhi Churchupstream, on the cliff
Bridge of Peace on the map
Bridge of Peace: frequently asked questions
Where is the Bridge of Peace?
In central Tbilisi, over the Mtkvari: it links the Old Town and Rike Park.
When was the Bridge of Peace built?
It opened on 6 May 2010.
Who designed the bridge?
The Italian architect Michele De Lucchi; the lighting is by the Frenchman Philippe Martinaud.
How long is the bridge?
150 metres.
When is the best time to come?
In the evening after sunset, when the lights are on; in summer after 21:00.
Are there tours that cross the bridge?
Yes, it is part of our Old Tbilisi walks, evening and family tours. The tours are listed above on this page.
Photo sources
- falco, CC0, Wikimedia Commons
- David Osipov, CC BY 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- falco, CC0, Wikimedia Commons
- Peyman Zehtab Fard, CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Kober, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- falco, CC0, Wikimedia Commons
- Otpusk.ru, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Levan Gokadze, CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- This work is created by George Melashvili. You can redistrib, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- neiljs, CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
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