Abandoned Sanatoriums & Chiatura Cable Cars
Description
Let's explore Soviet period mining town of Chiatura. Rise up by cable car to the top of the mount. Feel the unique atmosphere of ancient Katskhi pillar and Mgvimevi Monastery. Pioneers palace overlooking the city is in our list. Let's discover mosaics from Soviet time and Feel the unique atmosphere at abandoned Chiatura Stadium. Step into the fascinating world of Tskaltubo’s wellness architecture, where every curve, corridor, and chamber was meticulously designed to enhance visitors’ health. The interiors boast a blend of classic and modern elements, creating an atmosphere of sophistication and comfort. From art deco details to minimalist aesthetics, each sanatorium tells a unique design story that adds to the overall charm of the wellness experience.
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Itinerary
At the top of the cliff stands a church built between the 6th and 8th centuries. In ancient times the Katskh pillar was revered by locals as a symbol of the god of fertility. After accepting Christianity, people believed that this is a place where a person can come closer to God.
History of Chiatura and information about Manganese mines
Chiatura - the extraordinary view catches our eyes: randomly built high-rise blocks, abandoned construction sites and vehicles from the Soviet period, tattered towers of cableways sticking out on the horizon. As if an imaginary worker pressed the "stop" button and everything still stood for tens of years! The situation is saved by the creaking of old cars and moving archaic cabins, which confidently climb up to the top of the mountains.
Mgvimevi Monastery, built like a nestle in a karst cave on a rock (built by Prince Rati in the 13th century). The complex is richly decorated with ornaments, in some places are preserved frescoes of the early period. From the balcony of this amazing structure, you can see the exploded mountains and rattling mines leading to the bowels of the earth.
We will visit abandoned Sanatoriums of Tskaltubo
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We offer pick up from Kutaisi located hotel
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(4)
As a fan of lost places, this tour to the abandoned baths and sanatoriums in the ex-Soviet SPA town was a true highlight for me. Giorgi gave us a lot of background information.
Fantastic trip. Many thanks to guide Giorgi
Thanks For the Review. It was very interesting to have a tour with you.
We had a full day private tour with Giorgi to Chiatura, it was really great experience. As a family with two small kids, we were not easy to handle, but Giorgi was very kind and respectful. I fully recommend him.
Giorgi was a superb tour guide, he speaks great English and communicated with me ahead of time on Whatsapp, and even offered to show me around Tskaltubo in addition to Chiatura, which I definitely could not have done on my own in the time allotted. He was born and raised in Kutaisi so his stories from growing up there during the late Soviet years add really nice background color as you get to know this part of Georgia.
