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Imereti Region

Katskhi Pillar is a single 120 foot tall towering pillar of rock with a small cell for a single monk at the top
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Imereti Region

See what Georgia has to offer

The region of Imereti, in western Georgia, is renowned for its beautiful landscapes and ancient heritage, as well as for its spa towns, but it is perhaps most famous as the place where Jason and the Argonauts came in search of the legendary Golden Fleece.

Category

Ancient Spa

Price Range

60-200 €

Your Thermal Travelsexperience

Rich in historic architecture, vineyards and hot mineral springs, Imereti is a region with a long history, having been inhabited since the lower Paleolithic Age. It was an important trade and transit route in Antiquity, and part of the famous Silk Road, connecting the western world with the eastern countries.

Destination

39a Rustaveli str., Tskaltubo 5400, Georgia

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In São Pedro do Sul, the former Grande Hotel Lisboa was transformed into the Grande Hotel Thermas. Exotic inspirations and glamour are common themes throughout the project, which offers 153 rooms and aims to give thermalism a more contemporary and even avant-garde approach.

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Historical Background

7th - 18th Century
Historical Beginnings

The healing “waters of immortality” in Tskaltubo have been known since the 7th-9th centuries. From the 18th century, researchers began documenting the springs' healing properties, including the Berlin Society of Friends of Natural Science (1782).

1920 - 1953
Golden Age and Soviet Influence

By 1920, Tskaltubo was officially declared a medical spa resort, gaining city status in 1953. The town’s Soviet-era Golden Age is linked to Joseph Stalin, one of its most famous visitors. Tourists can still visit the private pool where Stalin bathed.

Modern-Day
Modern Appeal and Restoration

Tskaltubo remains popular for its therapeutic waters, stunning built heritage, and caves, which offer a dust-free atmosphere for health benefits. With World Bank investment, spa facilities are being restored to attract more visitors, reinforcing the town’s role in Georgia’s first National Tourism Strategy.

The unique radon-carbonated waters are Tskaltubo’s major mineral resource.

They emerge at a comfortable temperature for bathing (35ºC), allowing them to be directly transferred from springs to the baths without cooling or heating.

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Springs

Kesselbrunnen Emser Kränchen Robert-Kampe-Sprudel Fürstenbrubnnen Kaiserbrunnen Neuquelle Römerquellen

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Earliest known use

14th Century

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Hottest Spring

35ºC

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Chemical Elements

Sodium, bicarbonate, chloride

Culture&Gastronomy

Afyon:Culture, Thermal, and Cuisine

Afyon is renowned for its thermal springs, rich culture, and cuisine. These elements, harmonized with religious history, are showcased through various cultural assets and activities. Beyond its healing springs, Afyon offers concerts, festivals, sports, and historic monuments.

HistoricalSites

Ruins from the Roman Empire include Apemia, Synnada, and Amorion. The Byzantines and Seljuks added landmarks like Kırkgöz Bridge and Sahipata Caravanserai. The Ottomans constructed notable baths and caravanserais, such as İmaret Bath and Döğer Caravanserai.

UNESCORecognition

Afyon is home to two UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List sites: Mountainous Phrygia and Afyon Great Mosque. In 2019, the city was designated a UNESCO Creative City for its world-renowned cuisine.

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