« Abanotubani is the district of sulfur baths, the oldest part of the city. Those stone domes are the roofs of the baths, while the baths themselves are underground. You can smell the sulfur everywhere, but the strongest aroma is definitely inside. The sulfur water is hot—around 104°F (40°C). It takes a little getting used to; it tingles on the skin and has great cleansing properties. In the evening, the baths are packed. We weren't the first ones there, so we had to walk around and ask if there were any available rooms. We could have gone for a communal bath, but we hesitated, even though a local said it was quite the experience.
We ended up with a private room for an hour, which had a small pool of sulfur water, a shower, a marble slab to relax on, and a separate lounge area, all for 40 lari, which is about 20 dollars. After the bath, you feel incredibly relaxed, light throughout your body. We'll probably visit again before we leave. If you're in Tbilisi, this is definitely a must-visit! »
Just 10 minutes from our home, and it feels like another world.
A quick 5-minute walk to the funicular, and the ticket price is 1 lari for an adult (about $0.36). We toss some bait, "catching fish" while enjoying the serenity.
No cars or crowds around, just birds and the beauty of nature. 🐦🌲 It's a perfect escape! 😍 »
The windows in the cabins are terribly dirty." »
We ended up with a private room for an hour, which had a small pool of sulfur water, a shower, a marble slab to relax on, and a separate lounge area, all for 40 lari, which is about 20 dollars. After the bath, you feel incredibly relaxed, light throughout your body. We'll probably visit again before we leave. If you're in Tbilisi, this is definitely a must-visit! »
Yet, Georgians still criticize the authorities and are skeptical about a bright future. They claim to live in poverty. For reference: the average pension is around 150 lari (approximately $64), and the average salary is around 900 lari (approximately $383). These figures were sourced online, although locals mentioned the average salary as being around 300-400 lari. »