Mtatsminda Pantheon

The Mtatsminda Pantheon of Writers and Public Figures is a cemetery in Tbilisi, Georgia, that contains the graves of some of Georgia's most famous writers, artists, scholars, and national heroes. It was officially founded in 1929 in the churchyard around the Church of St David "Mamadaviti" on the slopes of Mtatsminda Mountain. Mtatsminda Park, a municipal amusement park in Tbilisi, is located at the summit of the mountain.

The Russian writer Alexander Griboyedov (1795–1829) and his Georgian wife Nino Chavchavadze (1812–1857) were the first renowned persons to be buried here. The Pantheon was dedicated in 1929 to commemorate the centennial of Griboyedov's death in Russia while serving as ambassador. The Pantheon is seen as a symbol of Georgia's common identity. Several notable Georgians have been buried or reburied there since then. The Pantheon is run by the Tbilisi government and is visited by both locals and visitors.

The idea for such an estate originally came to Georgians' imaginations during the funeral of Akaki Tsereteli in 1915, but it was not carried out until 14 years later, in 1929. Great statesmen such as Ilia Tchavchavadze, Ekvtime Takaishvili, Kakutsa Cholokhashvili, Vazha Pshavela, Galaktion Tabidze, Nikoloz Baratashvili, Jacob Nikoladze, and others have gone away. Being buried at the Mtastminda Pantheon is a symbol of tremendous government and country honor, gratitude, and thanksgiving to those who have sacrificed all for their country and given their lives. Aside from the funeral service, you can enjoy an unforgettable scenic view of the city from this vantage point. Alternatively, you might pay a visit to the Church of Mtatsminda Father David, which is one of the city's most prominent churches.

Location: Tbilisi, Georgia