Rustaveli Theatre, National theatre in central Tbilisi, Georgia
The three-stage Rustaveli Theatre features a main auditorium with 800 seats, decorated with restored frescoes by Georgian artists throughout the building.
Construction of the theatre began in 1887 under architects Cornell Tatishchev and Aleksander Szymkiewicz, with funding from Alexander Mantashev to promote Georgian arts.
The theatre presents a mix of classical plays and modern productions, serving as the main venue for the Tbilisi International Theatre Festival.
Located on Rustaveli Avenue, the theatre maintains regular performances throughout the year, with tickets available at the on-site box office.
The building underwent extensive renovation from 2002 to 2005, revealing original frescoes that were hidden under white paint during the Soviet period.
Location: Tbilisi
Inception: 1921
Architects: Aleksander Szymkiewicz
Architectural style: baroque architecture
Address: რუსთაველის გამზირი 17, თბილისი
Website: http://rustavelitheatre.ge
GPS coordinates: 41.69972,44.79778
Latest update: May 11, 2025 09:04
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