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Georgia, having endured nearly seventy years under Soviet rule, boasts a landscape dotted with buildings and monuments showcasing distinctive Soviet architecture. Cities like Tbilisi, Rustavi, Tskaltubo, Chiatura, Kutaisi, Gori and Zugdidi are famous for Soviet style buildings.
Example of Soviet architecture in Tskaltubo
Tbilisi is famous for Art Nouveau buildings as well as for brutalist apartment buildings, factories, and monuments that stand as symbols of Soviet period. While traversing the city you will see Soviet-style apartment buildings and can visit notable landmarks such as the Chronicles of Georgia, the former museum of archaeology and the Bolshevik secret printing press. You can explore all these buildings during our Soviet tour of Tbilisi.
Rustavi is a fascinating town, 20 kms from Tbilisi, steeped in Soviet architecture. Once an industrial powerhouse producing steel, metal and bricks, Rustavi's factories still bear the unmistakable design and facades of the Soviet era. The city's infrastructure, a testament to its Soviet past, imbues Rustavi with an authentic Soviet ambiance.
Abandoned sanatorium in Tskaltubo
Tskaltubo, renowned as Georgia's Soviet Spa town, beckons with its poignant history. Formerly hosting guests from various Soviet countries, including doctors, miners, KGB employees, and naval officers, Tskaltubo's sanatoriums now stand as poignant reminders of the beauty of decay.
Beauty of decay
Left without occupants after the Soviet Union's collapse, former Soviet sanatoriums have been reclaimed by time and nature, offering a unique glimpse into the passage of history. One of these sanatoriums in Tskaltubo was bought and restored by investors and it is possible to comfortably stay there overnight. Former Naval sanatorium is nowadays called Tskaltubo Spa resort and features huge garden with a nice water pool.
Chiatura, a former Soviet mining town nestled amidst breathtaking mountains, offers awe-inspiring landscapes. Its subtropical climate paints the town with lush, green hills. Explore the unique ropeways and Soviet-style mining infrastructure that define Chiatura's charm.
Enguri hydropower station
The Enguri hydropower station near Zugdidi stands as an iconic example of Soviet architecture. Built in the 1970s, this hydro power station boasts one of the world's highest dome-shaped dams, leaving a lasting imprint on Georgia's landscape.
Tunnels inside the hydropower station
Enguri hydropower station has numerous tunnels inside which are beneficial for electricity generation and safe management of the whole system. Nowadays it is possible to enter the hydropower station and enjoy the views of the dam, the lake and enter tunnels along with the local guide.
Tunnels
Embark on an interesting journey to explore Soviet architecture through our tour packages in Georgia. For Georgia tour packages to different Georgian regions or for Soviet tours in Georgia Caucasus contact us via WhatsApp:+995 593 250 111 or email: [email protected].
