Wedding Palace, Ceremonial building in Tbilisi, Georgia
The Wedding Palace is a Soviet-era Modernist building in Tbilisi made up of two spiral-shaped wings joined together around a central fountain. Each wing has its own entrance and separate gathering spaces, giving the whole structure a double symmetry that is visible from the outside.
The building was completed in 1984, designed by architect Viktor Dzhordbenadze. His design brought together expressionist forms from the 1920s and elements drawn from medieval Georgian church architecture.
The left wing is traditionally reserved for the groom's guests, while the right wing is for the bride's guests. This spatial separation reflects a Georgian wedding custom that is built directly into the layout of the building.
The building is freely accessible from the outside at any time, and its unusual form is best seen by walking around the full perimeter. Access to the interior depends on whether a ceremony is taking place, so it is worth checking in advance before planning a visit inside.
The building's curved shapes were inspired by human anatomy, an approach that sets it apart from most Soviet-era constructions in the region. When it was first completed, this concept sparked debate among officials who questioned whether it was appropriate for a public venue.
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