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Tskaltubo
Tskaltubo is a Soviet-era spa town in western Georgia, built around radon mineral springs once promoted as the "Waters of Immortality." Its grand, decaying sanatoriums and bathhouses, some still operating, others left to crumble since the 1990s, make it one of the country's most striking dark-tourism destinations.
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Frequently asked questions about Tskaltubo
How do I get to Tskaltubo?
Most travellers fly into Kutaisi International Airport (KUT), then continue to Tskaltubo by taxi or marshrutka minibus, a trip of ~20 to 30 minutes. There is no working passenger rail service into Tskaltubo itself, so Kutaisi serves as the practical transport hub for onward road connections.
How many days should I spend in Tskaltubo?
A single day is enough to walk through the main sanatoriums and bathhouses, while two days allow a more unhurried pace and a side trip to nearby Prometheus Cave.
What is Tskaltubo known for?
Tskaltubo is a Soviet-era spa town in western Georgia, built around radon mineral springs once promoted as the "Waters of Immortality." Its grand, decaying sanatoriums and bathhouses, some still operating, others left to crumble since the 1990s, make it one of the country's most striking dark-tourism destinations.