The Dry Bridge Flea Market is Tbilisi's best-known open-air market for Soviet memorabilia, old cameras, vinyl, silver jewellery and paintings. It spreads across the Dry Bridge and into the small park beside it, a short walk from Liberty Square and the Old Town.
It is free to browse and fun even if you buy nothing, but go with time to haggle and an eye for fakes.
Plan your visit to Dry Bridge Flea Market
- Entry: free
- Most days, busiest at weekends (late morning to late afternoon)
- Time needed: 1–2 hours
History of Dry Bridge Flea Market
The Dry Bridge dates from the mid-19th century. It got its name after the branch of the Mtkvari River it crossed was filled in during the Soviet period, leaving the bridge over dry land.
The market itself grew up in the hard years of the early 1990s, after the Soviet Union collapsed, when many Tbilisi families sold household belongings here to get by. It has since become a fixture for collectors, artists and visitors.
Attractions at Dry Bridge Flea Market
- Soviet-era items: badges, medals, posters, cameras, watches and household objects.
- Paintings: local artists hang landscapes and Old Tbilisi street scenes along the railings and in the park.
- Jewellery and crafts: silver jewellery, enamel (minankari) pieces, felt toys, ceramics and textiles.
- Books, records and curiosities: old Georgian and Russian books, vinyl and odd collectibles.
Things to Do at Dry Bridge Flea Market
- Haggle politely: prices are usually negotiable; cash in GEL is easiest.
- Check before you buy: many "antiques" are reproductions, and exporting genuine antiques or artworks may need a permit, so ask the seller and keep receipts.
- Combine with a walk: continue to Rike Park and the Old Town along the river.
Dry Bridge Flea Market – Entry Eligibility and Open Timings
- Entry: free.
- Days: stalls are there most days, but the market is fullest at weekends.
- Hours: roughly late morning to late afternoon; fewer vendors in rain and in winter.
How Long to Spend at Dry Bridge Flea Market
Allow 1 to 2 hours to browse; collectors can easily spend longer.
How to Get There
- On foot: about 10 minutes' walk from Liberty Square, or a pleasant walk along the river from the Old Town.
- Metro: Liberty Square (Tavisuplebis Moedani) is the nearest station.
- Taxi: Bolt is cheap and reliable; ask for the Dry Bridge (Mshrali Khidi).
Arriving at Tbilisi Airport? Book a fixed-price airport transfer straight to your hotel.
Eateries Nearby Dry Bridge Flea Market
There are plenty of cafes and Georgian restaurants within a few minutes' walk, around Liberty Square, Sololaki and the Old Town. Try khachapuri or khinkali at a local bakery or tavern before heading to the market.
Other Attractions Nearby Dry Bridge Flea Market
- Bridge of Peace and Rike Park: a short riverside walk away; see our guide to the Bridge of Peace.
- Narikala Fortress: take the cable car from Rike Park up to Narikala Fortress.
- Rustaveli Avenue: Tbilisi's main boulevard of theatres, museums and cafes.
Before your trip
- Find hotels in Tbilisi: the Old Town, Sololaki and the Rustaveli area are all within walking distance of the market.
- Get a Georgia eSIM on Klook before you land, for maps and Bolt.
The Dry Bridge Flea Market is the place in Tbilisi to browse Soviet souvenirs, paintings and silver jewellery. Go at the weekend for the most stalls, bring cash, haggle with a smile and be wary of "antiques" that look too good to be true.
Make a morning of it by walking on to the Bridge of Peace and riding the cable car up to Narikala Fortress.