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Chiatura and Katskhi Pillar One Day Urbex Tour
Tbilisi, Georgia, Europe
$246
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Overview
The offbeat day trip to Chiatura and Katskhi Pillar reveals Georgia’s hidden industrial heritage. Journey through breathtaking mountain landscapes to witness extraordinary landmarks and the remnants of a surreal Soviet-era mining town.
- 🏞️ Visit the stunning Katskhi Pillar, a 40-meter natural limestone monolith crowned with a small hermitage, symbolizing human perseverance.
- 🚡 Ride the original Stalin-era cable cars in Chiatura, the “city of cable cars,” and experience this unique mode of transport that connects the town to the mines.
- 🏭 Explore abandoned factories and vibrant murals, immersing yourself in the nostalgic atmosphere of Georgia’s industrial past.
- 🕍 Discover the 8th-century Mgvimevi Monastery, notable for its beautifully decorated facades and ancient mural paintings, including a rare fresco of noble figures.
- 🔔 Marvel at the two-storey bell tower in the monastic complex, which was built between the 12th and 14th centuries, partly carved into the cliffside.
- 🚶 Enjoy a pleasant walk around Chiatura’s center, where Soviet architecture adds to the unique charm of the area.
- 💧 Bottled water and lunch are included, ensuring a comfortable experience throughout the day.
- 🗣️ An English-speaking guide will accompany you, providing insights into the history and culture of the region.
- 🚌 Hotel pick-up is available for private tours, making your journey more convenient.
- ⏳ The tour lasts approximately 12 hours, allowing ample time to fully experience the sights.
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The experience offers several options. This price includes:
Private tour with a guide
Pickup included
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 12 hours
The experience offers several options, check yours above
- Bottled water
- Local guide
- Hotel pick-up (only for private tours)
- Gratuities
- Lunch
- Hotel pick-up available for the private tours (pass by)
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Monastery MgvimeviMgvimevi Monastery built in the 8th century. Its facades are decorated with crosses and ornamental borders. Inside the church on the walls, there are mural paintings from the 8th century and the southern wall is covered with painting from the 16th century. An old fresco, which was discovered under a new layer, portraits a nobleman Rati from Racha Region together with his wife and his brother Niania Kakhaberisdze. A long tunnel under the church was strengthened by arches. Two important objects from the Mgvimevi Monastery, an engraved icon and a very rare curved wooden door made in the 11th century, are now kept in the Georgian National Museum. In the monastic complex, there is also a small church partly carved into the side of a cliff and two-storey bell tower built in the 12th–14th century.
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Katskhi PillarThe Katskhi pillar is a natural limestone monolith located at the village of Katskhi in western Georgian region of Imereti, near the town of Chiatura.
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Cableways ChiaturaThe major attraction here is the Stalin-era cable car system which is still in use and serves as the main mode of transport around the city. The cable cars traverse the Qvirilia River gorge connecting the town to the mines above via 10 cars for passengers and 2 cars for manganese transport. Some of the stations are adorned with murals of Soviet heroes. This aerial tram system spans over 6 km of cable and is highly regarded as an exemplary feat of Soviet engineering.
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ChiaturaChiatura is more than just cable cars! The walk around the centre was really pleasant and if you like the Soviet architecture you will appreciate the place even more.
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TbilisiIn the evening, we will return to Tbilisi
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Chiatura and Katskhi Pillar One Day Urbex Tour
Tbilisi, Georgia, Europe
$246
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
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