Gldani prison

Gldani prison is the largest detention facility in Georgia, housing approximately four thousand inmates and featuring medical offices, a library, a gymnasium, and various sections for different inmate categories.

Constructed in 2008 to replace outdated Soviet-era facilities, Gldani prison became internationally known following a 2012 scandal when leaked videos documented systematic abuse and torture of inmates by guards.

The 2012 abuse scandal sparked mass protests across Georgian cities and became a symbol of human rights violations, prompting widespread calls for reform in the country's correctional system and accountability measures.

The prison operates Monday through Friday from 10:00 to 18:00 and is located on Zakaria Maisuradze Street, allowing family visits and legal consultations during designated hours throughout the weekday schedule.

Following the 2012 scandal, Georgia implemented amnesty initiatives that reduced the prison population from 24,000 to approximately 12,000 within three months, representing a significant effort to address overcrowding and systemic issues.

Location: Gldani District

Inception: 2008

Operator: საქართველოს სასჯელაღსრულებისა და პრობაციის მინისტრის

Address: 8-ე საპყრობილე, Zakaria Maisuradze St, T'bilisi, Georgia

Opening Hours: Monday-Friday 10:00-18:00

GPS coordinates: 41.81000,44.84722

Latest update: November 22, 2025 12:06