Bassiani
Nightclub in Tbilisi, Georgia
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Bassiani (Georgian: ბასიანი) is a nightclub in Tbilisi, the capital of Georgia. Founded in 2014, it is located in the building of the city's largest sports venue, the Dinamo Arena, and utilizes a disused swimming pool as the main dance floor.[1] It is the largest techno club in Georgia and can accommodate around 1,200 people.[2] The club features both local and international performers and has attracted international media attention as one of Tbilisi's modern attractions.[1][3]
Dinamo Arena (2016) | |
  Bassiani Location within Tbilisi | |
| Location | Tbilisi, Georgia |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 41°43′22.83″N 44°47′23.14″E |
| Type | Techno club |
The club is notorious for its denial of entrance to any Russian citizens.[4][5]
History
On 12 May 2018 the club was raided by police and the two owners were arrested, which caused protests.[6]
Bassiani is an internationally known techno club that attracts visitors from all over the world to Tbilisi. Photography is banned inside the club and face control is strict.[7]
Besides the main stage, Bassiani has another smaller room called "Horoom", which hosts a series of LGBTQ parties called "Horoom Nights".
Criticism
The club became famous for its nationalist discriminatory visiting policy towards Russian citizens.[8][9][10]
Name
The literal meaning of the word Bassiani (ბასს-იანი, Bass-iani) in Georgian is "one with the bass." The club is named after the 13th century battle of Basian, between the Kingdom of Georgia and the Sultanate of Rum.
