Built on the initiative of President Micheil Saakashvili and also known as the Avlabari Residence, the Presidential Palace sits on a overlooking the river on the opposite bank to the Narikala Fortress. Several architects were involved in the project but Italian Michele De Luki is credited with its final appearance. It was officially opened in the summer of 2009. De Luki was also the architect of the glass bridge across the river Mtkvari, entitled the “Peace Bridge”. Tours around the Palace are available upon request, seven workdays in advance. Go to www.president.gov.ge for details.