Gabashvili's house, Tbilisi

Gabashvili's house is a residential building on Rustaveli Avenue featuring intricately carved wooden balconies and ornamental details across its entire facade. The structure combines European baroque and rococo elements with Georgian craftsmanship techniques from the late 1800s.

The building was constructed in 1897 according to designs by architect Korneli Tatishchev for lawyer Vasil Gabashvili. It faced demolition after World War II but gained protection status that prevented its destruction.

The residence reflects how 19th-century Georgian elite mixed European design trends with local building methods to create homes that stood out on the main avenue. Walking past its carved wooden elements, visitors sense the pride and wealth of those who built and inhabited it.

The building sits at 54 Rustaveli Avenue near the funicular station, making it easy to spot while walking the main avenue. It is best seen as part of guided walking tours that focus on the city's architectural heritage.

The Gabashvili family continues to live in the house and oversees its maintenance and care. This living presence of the original inhabitants makes it a home rather than a static museum piece.

Location: Mtatsminda District

Address: გაბაშვილი ეკატერინეს ქუჩა 8, თბილისი

GPS coordinates: 41.70260,44.79050

Latest update: December 9, 2025 12:23