Tbilisi TV Broadcasting Tower Tower
Landmark communications tower on Tbilisi's Sololaki ridge
A steel broadcast tower on Tbilisi's ridge, the Tbilisi TV Broadcasting Tower is visible from across the city and a common photography subject near Mtatsminda Park.
Tbilisi TV Broadcasting Tower at a Glance#
Address: Tbilisi TV Broadcasting Tower, Mtatsminda / Vake area, Tbilisi, Georgia
About Tbilisi TV Broadcasting Tower#
The Tbilisi TV Broadcasting Tower is a steel communications tower that provides television and radio broadcasting services to Tbilisi and surrounding areas. It is sited on a ridge overlooking the city and is a prominent element of the skyline.
The tower itself is primarily a technical installation, but its hilltop location creates widely used viewpoints over central Tbilisi. Photographers and visitors often use nearby park and lookout areas to obtain panoramic city views.
The tower was erected during the Soviet period in the 20th century to consolidate television and radio transmission for the region. It has remained the principal broadcast mast for the city since that time.
Perched on a ridge above central Tbilisi near the Mtatsminda area, the tower overlooks the city and the Kura (Mtkvari) River valley.
- Prominent city landmark: Located prominently on a hillside above the city, the tower is a visible city landmark and a hub for television and radio broadcasting in Tbilisi.
How to Get to Tbilisi TV Broadcasting Tower#
Reach the tower by taxi or a steep hike from central Tbilisi neighborhoods such as Vera or Sololaki; cable car from Rike Park to Narikala can be combined with a walk along the ridge for those preferring less walking.
Tips for Visiting Tbilisi TV Broadcasting Tower#
- Visit at sunset for city panoramas and the tower's lights coming on-photographers prize the evening view.
- Combine a visit with a hike in Turtle Lake (Kura) area for different perspectives on Tbilisi's urban sprawl.
- Check for access restrictions-towers sometimes have maintenance or broadcast‑only sections closed to the public.
Best Time to Visit Tbilisi TV Broadcasting Tower#
The best views come on clear days from late spring to early autumn; evenings offer dramatic city lights.
Weather & Climate near Tbilisi TV Broadcasting Tower#
Tbilisi TV Broadcasting Tower'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).
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Acceptable | -2° - 5° | 0° | 22 mm | partly cloudy | 69% | 1.6 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.4h |
| February | Acceptable | -2° - 6° | 0° | 30 mm | partly cloudy | 66% | 1.9 m/s | 0.4 low | 10.5h |
| March | Acceptable | 1° - 11° | 5° | 38 mm | overcast | 61% | 1.9 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Good | 7° - 18° | 12° | 56 mm | overcast | 61% | 1.9 m/s | 1.0 high | 13.2h |
| May | Good | 11° - 22° | 16° | 86 mm | overcast | 60% | 1.8 m/s | 1.5 high | 14.4h |
| June | Very Good | 14° - 26° | 20° | 90 mm | partly cloudy | 52% | 1.7 m/s | 1.9 very high | 15.0h |
| July | Excellent | 18° - 30° | 24° | 51 mm | partly cloudy | 47% | 1.7 m/s | 2.0 very high | 14.7h |
| August | Excellent | 17° - 29° | 23° | 45 mm | partly cloudy | 46% | 1.6 m/s | 1.7 very high | 13.7h |
| September | Excellent | 14° - 25° | 19° | 38 mm | partly cloudy | 56% | 1.6 m/s | 1.2 high | 12.3h |
| October | Very Good | 8° - 18° | 13° | 44 mm | partly cloudy | 67% | 1.4 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 11.0h |
| November | Good | 3° - 12° | 7° | 37 mm | partly cloudy | 70% | 1.4 m/s | 0.3 low | 9.7h |
| December | Acceptable | 0° - 7° | 2° | 24 mm | partly cloudy | 72% | 1.5 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.1h |
