I have no idea how many times I’ve walked past here without realizing it. In fact, there is an unusual monument on Europe Square in our pretty Tbilisi, the capital of Georgia: a fully preserved piece of the Berlin Wall! The historical fragment was donated to Georgia by the Federal Republic of Germany in 2017. At first glance, it may seem a little macabre, but the venerable monument symbolizes the deep friendship between the two countries and their shared desire for freedom and unity – a desire that is more relevant than ever right now!
A piece of the Berlin Wall in Tbilisi as a symbol of freedom and unity
The Berlin Wall, which once divided Germany between West Germany and the DDR, stands for a dark era of separation and oppression after the Second World War. Its fall in 1989 was a historic moment that marked the beginning of a new era of freedom and democracy. The erection of a section of this wall in Tbilisi is a reminder that walls divide people. However, it also confirms that they can be overcome and that there is hope of restoring Georgia’s territorial integrity.
| Aspect | Information about the Berlin Wall in Tbilisi |
|---|---|
| Location | Europe Square, Tbilisi |
| Year of Erection | 2017 |
| Donor | Federal Republic of Germany |
| Occasion | Symbol of German-Georgian friendship and commemoration of the fall of the Berlin Wall |
| Significance | Memorial for peace, freedom, unity, and overcoming division |
| Symbolism for Georgia | Hope for restoration of territorial integrity and European integration |
| Visitor Attraction | Popular spot for photos and reflection on history and the present |
| Ivanishvili & Putin | Not Amused |
Even our collectively adored David Hasselhoff contributed to the fall of the wall with his weird voice:
Tbilisi Berlin Wall – All beyond the Europe Square in Tbilisi
Europe Square, where the piece of wall stands, is a highly symbolic place in Tbilisi. It represents Georgia’s striving for European integration. Europe Square reflects the desire of the population (not the oligarchs) to be part of the European community of values. The placement of the Berlin Wall fragment here underlines the importance of these values for Georgia and of course for David Hasselhoff…
All Such Walls fall
The German People’s Gift to the Georgian People
This fragment of the Berlin Wall was presented as a symbol of friendship between Georgia and Germany to the Prime Minister of Georgia on June 16, 2017, during his official visit to the Federal Republic of Germany.
FAQ about the Berlin Wall in Tbilisi
The memorial is located on Europe Square in the centre of Tbilisi and can be easily reached on foot, by public transport or by taxi.
No, visiting the monument is free of charge. It is a public square and accessible at all times.
The monument symbolises German-Georgian friendship, the fall of the Berlin Wall and the hope of overcoming division and conflict.
Europe Square symbolises Georgia’s striving for European integration and its desire to be part of the European community of values.
