Abandoned Soviet Sanatoriums of Tskaltubo
The decaying remains of a once-luxurious Soviet spa town.

πŸ“œ Former flagship Soviet spa resort, now a living museum of crumbling grandeur in Tskaltubo, Georgia.
πŸ” Once famous for therapeutic mineral springs and radon water therapy.

Why Go

πŸ›οΈ Explore monumental abandoned Soviet architecture
πŸšΆβ€β™€οΈ Step back in time, experience unique history
πŸ“Έ Great for urban exploration photography
🌿 Witness nature reclaiming grand structures

Why Avoid

⚠️ Buildings are decaying, some unsafe
πŸ• Aggressive stray dogs reported at some sites
🚧 Some sanatoriums are undergoing renovation, inaccessible

Tips

πŸ—ΊοΈ Take a local guide for comfort and safety
🀝 Be respectful and careful, some buildings are partly populated by IDPs
🏞️ Combine with a visit to Prometheus Cave or Sataplia Nature Reserve

πŸ’° Cost

Group tours from Kutaisi available.

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