Top 5 most beautiful entrances in Mtatsminda

Below is a list of the most beautiful entrances of Mtatsminda

All entrances are located in the center of Tbilisi, near Rustaveli Avenue. They are convenient to visit during a self-guided walk.

The House of Prince Vasil Gabashvili

📍 Rustaveli Avenue, 54

This house belonged to prince Vasil Gabashvili, a representative of the Georgian aristocracy. Daro Gabashvili, the daughter of Vasili, married Nikolay Kipshidze, who became the personal physician of Joseph Stalin (treating him for smoking-related issues). Today, the granddaughter of Nikolay Kipshidze lives in this house with her family.

The entrance has preserved original moldings from the early 20th century and stained-glass windows. The main decoration is the ceiling with decorative ornaments and a wide staircase with forged railings.

The house, designed by the then-famous architect Kornely Tatishchev, was built in 1897. Kornely Tatishchev was a very well-known architect in Tiflis; thanks to his work and collaborations with architect Aleksander Shimkevich, Tbilisi features beautiful buildings like the Music School (now the Conservatory), the Artistic Society (now the Rustaveli Theater), and the house of prince Bagration-Mukhransky. Today, it is one of the most impressive entrances on Rustaveli Avenue.

The House of the Ananov Merchants

📍 Griboedov Street, 15

The house with the monogram "M.A." belonged to Maksim Artemovich Ananov, an entrepreneur and winemaker who is rightfully considered one of the organizers of the wine industry in Georgia. Annually, Ananov's factories produced up to 600-700 thousand liters of table wine and 150 thousand bottles of champagne. He used his own vineyards, growing varieties such as pinot, cabernet, semillon, rkatsiteli, saperavi, merlot, and muscat. M.A.

Ananov was also a major philanthropist. In 1905, with his funds, architect A.G. Ozerov built the 3rd girls' gymnasium, known as the Ananovskaya. Through his efforts, a home for the deaf and mute and an orphanage were opened, and financial aid was constantly provided to orphans.

The entrance is decorated with wall paintings, decorative tiles, and openwork metal railings. It is especially beautiful in the morning when light falls through the windows and illuminates the stairs.

The House of an Unknown Merchant

📍 Zubalashvili Street, 4

The owner's name has not been preserved, but the entrance itself is a true monument of Art Nouveau architecture. Here you can see:

• original metalwork
• ancient doors
• decorative elements of the early 20th century

This place perfectly conveys the atmosphere of old Tiflis.

The House of the Iranian Consul Mirza Riza Khan

📍 Chonkadze Street, 11

In house no. 11 lived the Persian consul Mirza Riza Khan, known as Prince Arfa. He was the official representative of Persia, first secretary, and then consul general in the Caucasus region. At the end of his career, Mirza Riza Khan was the ambassador of Persia to the Ottoman Empire.

Besides diplomatic achievements, he became famous for reforming the alphabet of the Persian language, adapting the Arabic alphabet and naming it "Rushdiyeh." For this achievement, he received the title of Prince.

In the entrance, you can see oriental motifs, unusual ornaments, and elements of Art Deco. This is one of the most unusual entrances in the Mtatsminda district.

The House of Lawyer David Kvirkelia

📍 Tamar Abakelia Street, 5

The house of a well-known lawyer from the early 20th century. Key details include a mosaic floor, decorative stairs, and original decor elements. The entrance has been perfectly preserved to this day.

Mtatsminda is a district where the atmosphere of old Tbilisi remains. Every entrance hall is not just an entrance to a house, but a part of the city's history.

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