Mtatsminda

Mountain Tbilisi hill with panoramic city views and amusement park

Tbilisi’s hilltop district with a funicular, amusement park, restaurants and the Mtatsminda Pantheon; people visit for city panoramas, evening dining, short hikes and the easy access from central Tbilisi.

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Mtatsminda is a prominent hill immediately overlooking central Tbilisi, Georgia, known for recreational facilities, a writers’ and public figures’ pantheon, and city viewpoints. The summit area accommodates leisure attractions and is a major vantage point over the capital.

Visitors use the funicular railway, road access and walking paths to reach the parkland, pantheon and viewpoints on the upper slopes. The site combines cultural memorials with public leisure spaces including rides and panoramic terraces.

Historically the slopes have been used for cemeteries and memorials to prominent Georgians; more recent developments added recreational infrastructure and communications installations. The site remains closely integrated with the urban fabric of Tbilisi.

Geographically Mtatsminda forms the western skyline of Tbilisi and sits directly above the old city, making it immediately accessible from central urban areas.

  • City viewpoints: The mountain rises directly above central Tbilisi and offers panoramic views over the city, making it a popular vantage point for both locals and visitors.
  • Pantheon site: A historic cemetery and memorial site for Georgia's cultural figures is located on the slopes, often visited for its monuments and views.

What to See #

  • Park and Pantheon: A cluster of leisure and memorial sites on the slopes and summit, including the Mtatsminda Pantheon where notable Georgian writers and public figures are buried, and an amusement park near the ridge.
  • Funicular and TV Tower: The Tbilisi funicular provides a direct link from the city up the mountain slopes to the park and leisure areas near the summit; the area also features the Mtatsminda TV Tower on the skyline.
Mtatsminda
Mtatsminda Park and Mtatsminda Mountain, Tbilisi, Georgia. Funicular entrance near Chonkadze St., Tbilisi.
41.6958, 44.7897
Funicular and park attractions have seasonal hours (funicular often runs 9:00am-11:00pm).
Cable car and funicular fares apply for attractions on Mtatsminda; public park access is free.

How to Get to Mtatsminda #

Take the Mtatsminda Funicular from Chonkadze Street near Rustaveli Avenue for the classic ascent. Taxis from central Tbilisi are frequent; walking routes up the hill are steep but possible for fit visitors.

Tips for Visiting Mtatsminda #

  • Take the Mtatsminda Funicular for the classic ascent and panoramic views of Tbilisi-arrive early in the evening for city lights.
  • Visit the Mtatsminda Pantheon and the amusement area to see a mix of memorial gravestones and tourist attractions.
  • Combine a trip with a walk along the ridge for quieter viewpoints away from the amusement park.

Best Time to Visit Mtatsminda #

Spring and autumn offer the most pleasant weather for walking the ridge and using the funicular; evenings are popular for city views.

Spring (April-June)
Apr-Jun · 10-25°C (50-77°F)
Mild weather and blossoming cityscapes; excellent for daytime viewpoints.
Autumn (September-October)
Sep-Oct · 8-20°C (46-68°F)
Clear air and golden foliage-great for sunset views and evening city lights.

Weather & Climate near Mtatsminda #

Climate

Mtatsminda's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -2°C to 30°C. Moderate rainfall (561 mm/year).

Best Time to Visit
AugustSeptemberJuly
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
42°
Warmest Month
-13°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 5°C and lows of -2°C. The driest month with just 22 mm and partly cloudy skies.

53 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-2°
69%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

22 mm
Rainfall
1.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.4h daylight

February

February is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (30 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

51 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-2°
66%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

30 mm
Rainfall
1.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.4
UV Index
Low
10.5h daylight

March

March is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (38 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

57 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
11°
61%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

38 mm
Rainfall
1.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
11.8h daylight

April

April is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (56 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

65 Good

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
18°
61%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

56 mm
Rainfall
1.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.0
UV Index
High
13.2h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 11°C. Regular rainfall (86 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

63 Good

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
11° 22°
60%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

86 mm
Rainfall
1.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.5
UV Index
High
14.4h daylight

June

June is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 14°C. The wettest month with 90 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.

75 Very Good

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
14° 26°
52%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

90 mm
Rainfall
1.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.9
UV Index
Very High
15.0h daylight

July

July is the warmest month with highs of 30°C and lows of 18°C. Moderate rainfall (51 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

81 Excellent

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Mild
24°C
Temperature
18° 30°
47%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

51 mm
Rainfall
1.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.0
UV Index
Very High
14.7h daylight

August

August is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 17°C. Moderate rainfall (45 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

85 Excellent

Comfort

23°
Feels Like Mild
23°C
Temperature
17° 29°
46%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

45 mm
Rainfall
1.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.7
UV Index
Very High
13.7h daylight

September

September is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 14°C. Moderate rainfall (38 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

85 Excellent

Comfort

19°
Feels Like Mild
19°C
Temperature
14° 25°
56%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

38 mm
Rainfall
1.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.2
UV Index
High
12.3h daylight

October

October is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (44 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

71 Very Good

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
18°
67%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

44 mm
Rainfall
1.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
11.0h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (37 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

61 Good

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
12°
70%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

37 mm
Rainfall
1.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.3
UV Index
Low
9.7h daylight

December

December is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 0°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

55 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
72%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

24 mm
Rainfall
1.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.1h daylight

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