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Tour of the Abandoned Sanatoriums in Tskaltubo
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tsotne
Duration
3 hours
Meeting point
Kutaisi
Languages
English
From €35.00
Per person
Free Cancellation. No Booking Fees.
Cancel for free up to 24 hours. We price match.
Overview
Tskhaltubo was once the crown jewel of the so-called "Soviet Riviera." Construction of its 22 grand sanatoriums began in the 1920s, and by the 1980s, the resort was so popular that direct trains arrived daily from Moscow. Designated as state property in 1920, it evolved into a world-class center for balneotherapy a medical treatment using mineral-enriched waters to heal the body.
The resort's prestige was so high that it even caught the attention of Joseph Stalin, who had his own private bathhouse and cottage here. Today, you can still visit these historic spots and see where the Soviet leader took his famous treatments.
What makes Tskhaltubo truly unique is its "Water of Immortality." The mineral springs flow naturally at a perfect temperature of 33-35°C, requiring no additional heating or cooling. While many of the magnificent sanatoriums now stand in haunting decay, earning the nickname "Chernobyl without the radiation," the contrast between the ruined grandeur and the still-functioning bathhouses is breathtaking.
Join us to explore these abandoned masterpieces of Soviet architecture and witness the living history of a place where time stands still.
The resort's prestige was so high that it even caught the attention of Joseph Stalin, who had his own private bathhouse and cottage here. Today, you can still visit these historic spots and see where the Soviet leader took his famous treatments.
What makes Tskhaltubo truly unique is its "Water of Immortality." The mineral springs flow naturally at a perfect temperature of 33-35°C, requiring no additional heating or cooling. While many of the magnificent sanatoriums now stand in haunting decay, earning the nickname "Chernobyl without the radiation," the contrast between the ruined grandeur and the still-functioning bathhouses is breathtaking.
Join us to explore these abandoned masterpieces of Soviet architecture and witness the living history of a place where time stands still.
Tour Conditions
Accessibility
Suitable for people with reduced mobility
Pets
Pet-friendly
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This activity includes:
- Sanatorium Medea
- Hotel Aia
- Sanatorium Imereti
- Sanatorium Metallurgist
- Bathhouse number 8
- Sanatorium Sakartvelo
- Pick up from the hotel and drop off at the hotel
Our Guides
Tsotne
On arrival
Don't worry about the pickup location, just let us know the hotel you are staying in, and we will come to you and pick you up.
Free Cancellation
Free Cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts. Late cancellation or your non-arrival is not refundable.
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