Borjomi, Mountain resort city in Samtskhe-Javakheti region, Georgia.
Description
Borjomi is a town nestled in a mountain valley at roughly 820 meters elevation, surrounded by peaks of the Lesser Caucasus range. The town spreads along the Mtkvari River valley and is framed by forest-covered slopes and steep mountainsides.
History
In the 1800s, Russian doctors found the mineral springs here and recognized their health benefits, sparking interest from people seeking treatment. The discovery transformed the area into a health resort that attracted visitors from across the region.
Culture
The mineral water shapes how people here live and gather, with natural springs flowing throughout the town that locals use in their daily routines. This water source has become woven into local practices and how the community sees itself.
Practical
Trains and buses connect Borjomi to Tbilisi on a journey of roughly three hours through mountain terrain. Comfortable walking shoes are helpful since the town sits on slopes and exploring the surrounding hills and forests is a common activity.
Did you know?
The Borjomi-Kharagauli National Park protects roughly 85,000 hectares of forest surrounding the town, making it one of Europe's largest forested reserves. Hikers can follow marked trails through these woods and encounter wildlife and plants rarely found elsewhere in the continent.
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Mirza Riza Khan House
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Borjomi Central Park
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Ბერისაყდრების ეკლესია
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3.3 kmPuppet theatre
44 mStone river
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991 mTree with colorful nestling boxes
1 kmLoop-bridge
640 mOriginal Steam Engine Train on Borjomi-Bakuriani Railway
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834 mPetre Fortress
2.4 kmYevgeniyevsky spring
796 mPhotographer
909 mMosaic
421 mPanorama view at Mountain Cross
635 mScenic viewpoint
908 mScenic viewpoint
542 mScenic viewpoint
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