Balneological and mineral resort of Georgia - Borjomi. Tourist point of Georgia. Cable car and other attractions of the resort.

Cable car in the resort town of Borjomi it was built in the 60s of the twentieth century. Venerable age does not affect the comfort and safety of travelers who decide to take a ride on the cable car. Not so long ago, the restoration of the road was carried out and now the cabins have become very stylish and modern.

• The cable car will lift you 1000 meters above the ground. From here you can enjoy breathtaking views of the gorge and the peaks of giant mountains. There is only one cabana at the cable car. From its windows you will see a large waterfall, the waters of which flow to the Prometheus monument. The entire height of the waterfall is not visible from below, and it seems small. In fact, it is huge and hides behind dense greenery and rocky rocks.
• This journey will take you to the small church of St. Seraphim of Sarov. The church is very young and refined, but it is so small that during the services it does not accommodate all the people who came to the service.
• At the terminal station you will find a Ferris wheel and a colorful cafe with delicious Georgian cuisine and a wide variety of wines.

The cable car operates only in the summer, so keep this in mind when planning your trip. The beginning of the cable car lies at the exit from the Central Park and has two viewing platforms. The upper platform is called the Plateau, named after the mountain peak on which it is located.

Borjomi is a city where there is something to see. Here you will definitely not be bored. It will take more than one day to visit all the picturesque and interesting places. Therefore, when going here, plan your tourist route in advance.

Travel companies build the route in such a way that in the first days it is possible to visit the most famous and visited places of Borjomi, which are located close to each other. So, on the first day you will be able to visit all of the above places.

One of the largest national parks in Europe— Borjomi National Park.It was opened in 1995 and became the very first national park in the Caucasus. Its founders are the German Government and the International Wildlife Fund.

The park is very large and occupies about 10% of the entire Georgia. When arranging the park area, everything necessary for the convenience of tourists was provided in compliance with the best European standards. The park administration laid paths and created special places for camping, picnics and even houses where you can spend the night.

You can visit Borjomi National Park for free. But the administration requires mandatory registration. All this is done for the safety of all tourists. If someone does not leave the park on the appointed day, special services are immediately sent to help him. At the same time, mounted rangers are on duty around the clock in the park to maintain order.

Here, the park administration offers guests various kinds of walks (horseback riding, cycling), excursions, hikes and trips. The convenience for tourists is that the park is open all year round, so all excursions and trips to the park can be booked at any time. All equipment for traveling in the park can be rented here.

In the very center of the resort town of Borjomi there is a majestic and beautiful palace — the house of Mirza Riza Khan. The building, built with a unique grace and oriental motif, very effectively and organically fit into the alpine landscape, covered with dense and lush greenery.

Every person who saw such a residence would want to own it. But such luck smiled on only one person, the Persian consul Mirza-Riza Khan. This mysterious and majestic mansion was built by order of the general in 1892.

It is called Feruza, which means turquoise. The house of Mirza-Riza Khan is really made in an unusual turquoise color. Rather, the ceiling and balcony of the building are lined with stones of this color. And the balcony railings and other elements of the building have an openwork design, which gives the building lightness and weightlessness. It seems that the house came down to us from the pages of the book of oriental fairy tales.

After the death of the general, the house became the property of the city. There was a hotel here at one time, then a sanatorium. Today, the building is considered the main historical landmark of the city and is under state protection.

The Chitakhevo Church of St. George is one of the oldest monasteries in Georgia. The monastery is known as Mtsvane and is locatedin the Borjomi gorge. For many years the monastery was abandoned and did not function.

It has recently been restored and is now a popular tourist attraction. Not all the buildings of the Mtsvane monastery have survived to the present day. Many were very badly destroyed during earthquakes and attacks on these places by invaders, and now they cannot be restored.

The male medieval monastery lies among high mountains and dense lush thickets on the bank of a mountain river. The gracious silence and remoteness from the worldly bustle convey all the antiquity and antiquity of the temple in the best possible way. Holy springs are located nearby. It's never deserted here. Today, these places are very revered among pilgrims who come here from all over the world.

In Samtskhe-Javakheti, in the resort town of Borjomi, in the heart of its Central Park stands the most visited and very popular monument to Prometheus. The monument was erected in 2007 in honor of the ancient Greek titan. He protects people from the wrath and arbitrariness of the gods. Initially, the statue was installed in Tbilisi, but the people did not accept the sculpture, and it was installed in Borjomi.

Many locals are sure that the statue does not represent Prometheus at all, but the hero of the Georgian epic Amirani. The fate of a mere mortal Amirani, the son of the Georgian goddess Dali, is very similar to the fate of Prometheus. He also fought evil spirits and the wrath of the gods.

Near the statue there is a picturesque waterfall, the waters of which fall directly to the feet of the statue of Prometheus. Among the rocks and green thickets, a huge sculpture makes a fascinating impression on tourists.

Once in Borjomi, you should definitely visit the local history museum. Here you will get acquainted with the historical side of the city, learn about what kind of people rested here, see various historical objects. You can also look at household items from the Romanov Palace. If you decide to visit this place, book a guided tour. It will be much more informative and interesting this way.

The business card of Borjomi is sulfur baths. The thermal springs are located three kilometers from the entrance to the Central Park of the city. They are three pools with sulfur water.

• The large swimming pool is designed for adults;
• A smaller pool for children;
• The round pool has a high water temperature.

Water enters the pools from taps. Since this water is saturated with hydrogen sulfide, it has a cloudy color and a specific smell. But this does not detract from the importance of healing springs, in which travelers receive an incredible boost of energy. Medicine has proven the healing effect of these waters on the human body.

On the territory of the sulfur pools there is all the necessary infrastructure for a comfortable pastime. Exactly:

• benches for recreation;
• shower cabins for washing after taking baths;
• restaurants and cafes where you can eat.

It is worth noting that not so long ago, on the site of these beautiful pools, there was one very old and unkempt concrete pool. For recreation, tourists themselves equipped themselves with a zone and even put up tents.

At the beginning of the twentieth century, stone baths were discovered here. This suggests that the healing properties of Borjomi mineral springs were known at the beginning of the first millennium. For many years, the springs were in an abandoned state. And it was only in 1829 that the water became known again. The commander of the Kherson regiment once saw a source with an unpleasant smell, but despite this, he drank from it.

It is known that during long hikes he began to suffer from stomach pains. After a while, his illness passed. By his order, an identification structure was built here. After that, the fame of the healing spring spread throughout the country, and then the world. The remote village of Borjomi has turned into a tourist resort town with world fame.

Get to Borjomi you can take a train or a bus. The most reliable and comfortable way is a transfer.

• From Tbilisi you will have to cover a distance of 160 kilometers. At Didube station, you can take a minibus to Borjomi. There is also another very cheap and convenient way — a train that goes straight to Borjomi. The disadvantage is that it takes 2 hours longer than the bus. But the train runs twice a day. By minibus you will go about 3 hours.
• From Batumi to Borjomi to go 270 kilometers, and the time is about six hours. There are direct routes to the resort that run once a day.
• From Kutaisi to Borjomi 130 kilometers. You can leave here by train or by bus. The journey time will take more than two hours.
• Among other things, there is an alternative. From all these cities you can get to Khashuri. And already from Khashuri by passing car or minibus, you can get to Borjomi in 20 minutes.

From the capital of Georgia to Borjomi, you can choose the following types of transport:

• A minibus will take you to your destination in three hours. The fare is GEL 8.
• A taxi will cost much more, but the trip will be the most comfortable. There and back you will be charged about $ 60. The journey will also take about 3 hours.
• The train costs 2 GEL, but it also takes twice as long.

Experienced tourists have shared some tips that will help you on your journey.

• Carefully plot and plan your route in order to visit as many attractions as possible. For breakfast, lunch and dinner, choose national Georgian establishments, of which there is a sufficient number. The cuisine in Georgia is very tasty and satisfying, dishes and wines convey the whole flavor of the country.
• In order to get better acquainted with the history of cities, towns and historical and natural monuments, it is better to book a professional tour.
• Do not miss the opportunity to use such a service as a horse-riding tour. It will help you to experience all the beauty and atmosphere of the wild nature of Georgia.
• Do not forget to take a souvenir in the form of Georgian wine with you to your homeland. Here, in the heart of winemaking, the most natural and delicious wine.
• After visiting Georgia, do not forget to taste the churchkhela. The local people make it the most delicious.