One of the easiest ways to reach the Mother of Georgia statue from the Old Town is to cross the famous Bridge of Peace. However, it is worth mentioning for wheelchair users that only one route is accessible, the remainder being steps. As a result, it maybe useful for one to plan accordingly (unlike myself!). The Bridge of Peace is an architectural marvel in itself…
The above bridge connects the Old Town with Rike Park where one can easily access the Mother of Georgia Tramway. Although the lower station contains entrance steps, a handy stairlift can be utilised…
Once inside, a standard cable car station is presented with the standard cabins that can accommodate most wheelchair types. However, it is worth noting that some staff don’t seem to be willing to stop the system to allow one to board the cabin. This means that one may have to run and jump and hope for the best at times!
The Mother of Georgia Tramway can also be used to access the Narikala Fortress, however this was under renovation. The Mother of Georgia statue is around a 10 minute walk from the upper cable car station looking over Tbilisi…
