Chronicle of Georgia საქართველოს მატიანე
The Chronicle of Georgia is a large sculptural set and monument in the Nadzaladevi District of Tbilisi, created by Zurab Tsereteli. The structure, which spans an area of 0.008 square kilometers, stands 35 meters high. Completed in 1980, it is constructed from bronze and stone. It is one of the most looked-up sights in Georgia.
Planning a visit
Tbilisi experiences mild to warm weather from May through September, with daily highs ranging from 21 °C to 29 °C. During these months, rain is intermittent, though May and June see the highest frequency of precipitation, with 12 to 14 rainy days. Winters are cold, with temperatures frequently dropping below freezing between December and February, when lows reach -3 °C to -5 °C. Visitors planning a trip during the warmer months will encounter the most comfortable conditions for viewing the outdoor monument.
The nearest airport is Tbilisi International Airport, located 16 kilometers away. The monument itself is situated 6 kilometers from the center of Tbilisi. Visitors can easily combine a trip here with other regional sites, including the Holy Trinity Cathedral of Tbilisi at 8.1 kilometers, Tbilisi Sioni Cathedral at 8.8 kilometers, Jvari Monastery at 9.9 kilometers, and Svetitskhoveli Cathedral at 10.9 kilometers.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 29 °C. The wettest is June, with about 97 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 5 | 6 | 11 | 17 | 21 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 24 | 18 | 11 | 6 |
| Average low, °C | -5 | -4 | 0 | 6 | 11 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 14 | 9 | 2 | -3 |
| Rainfall, mm | 22 | 29 | 42 | 73 | 93 | 97 | 56 | 58 | 46 | 56 | 40 | 26 |
| Rainy days | 5 | 5 | 9 | 9 | 14 | 13 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 5 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
