TSKALTUBO — The City of Abandoned Sanatoriums, a Post-Apocalyptic Ghost

Tskaltubo was once one of the most elite Soviet resorts. It welcomed general secretaries, party members, and Stakhanovite workers. But since the late 1990s, time has stood still here — everything remains as it was back then.

We will definitely visit the following sanatoriums:

• Sakartvelo — the largest sanatorium in Tskaltubo. It features a beautiful mosaic, and if you wish, you can climb to the rooftop by the sign.

• Metallurg — formerly surrounded by a landscaped park, now turned into an impassable forest. The gates are especially beautiful. Part of the area is still maintained, and refugees from Abkhazia live here.

• Balneotherapy Center “Spring #6” — still operational, featuring Stalin’s private bath.

• Abandoned Balneotherapy Center “Spring #8” — the most atmospheric building in constructivist style.

• Zheleznodorozhnik (The Railway Worker’s Sanatorium) — known for its radial corridors; you can peek into the former rest rooms.

If time allows, we may also visit:

• The Central Park

The road will be long, but far from boring. You’ll hear fascinating stories about the sanatoriums and Tskaltubo as a whole — its famous waters and its connection to Stalin.

On-site, you’ll also learn about the city’s unique origin and its urban planning concept.

Lunch will be at Magnolia Café, which has been operating since Soviet times (not included in the price).
As the journey is long, we recommend bringing a snack. We will also stop at a supermarket along the way.