Clean healing air and hot mineral springs are famous for a small resort village of urban type Abastumani in Georgia. For more than a hundred years, many tourists and pulmonary patients come here to improve their health. This famous place and its attractions will be discussed in our article.
A bit of history
The small resort village of Abastumani is located at an altitude of 1300 meters above sea level on the Meskhetian Range in the gorge of the Otskhe River. In ancient times there passed an important caravan trail, there was a city and a fortress. The area became desolate when it was captured by the Turks. In 1828, these lands were again conquered by the Russian Empire. And at the end of the 19th century, the famous doctor A.I. Remmert visited the picturesque places and, evaluating the hot mineral springs and the healing air, founded the resort. In 1891, George, the younger brother of Emperor Nicholas II, came to Abastumani (Georgia) for treatment, who for a long time suffered from consumption.
He lived in this area for a long time and felt great. During his lifetime, many famous people came here to improve their health. After the tragic death of George, the resort again fell into disrepair. And only in 1932, when the Georgian Astrophysical Observatory was built in the village, the resort was remembered. The terrain was ideal for observing the stars, as well as for restoring health. New sanatoriums, a bathroom building, a tuberculosis hospital and a polyclinic were built. And the Georgian resort of Abastumani began to function again.
Modern village
About 1,500 people live in a small village 25 kilometers from the railway. Along the village, whose length is about five kilometers, there is one asphalt road. On both sides there are residential buildings of local residents, small resorts and attractions. A calm and measured life flows in the village.
The resort town of Abastumani in Georgia attracts those wishing to relax and improve their health from many countries of the world. The area changes annually: modern hotels, cafes and bars are being built, new roads are being built. Here you can visit the wellness and massage centers, saunas, go for a walk in the mountains, go boating on the river.
Climate
The climatic conditions in this area are very favorable for treatment and relaxation throughout the year. In summer, the daytime temperature is slightly more than 20 degrees, and at night - about 10. Winter is snowy and mild, about -2 ° C during the day, and at night up to -10 ° C. The most inclement weather in May and June, it often rains. The rest of the time is dry, strong winds are absent, sunny weather is often in winter. The mountains surrounding the village are covered with coniferous trees: spruce, fir, pine. The mild climate has a beneficial effect on the condition of pulmonary patients, who, like a hundred years ago, come and successfully undergo treatment in Abastumani (Georgia) in local sanatoriums.
Thermal pools
For several centuries, a small village located near the administrative district of Akhaltsikhe, famous for its famous thermal springs. In the resort village of Abastumani there are two large pools. Water in them through underground pipes comes from a well located in the palace park, near the former home of Tsarevich George. The area of the pools is about 150 m 2 , the depth is more than one and a half meters. The composition of fresh water is highly alkaline, the temperature is about 40 degrees. Her replacement occurs daily. The pool has all the conditions for swimming: there are locker rooms and showers.
An ideal place to treat tuberculosis
The best in Abastumani (Georgia) sanatoriums treat patients with open and closed forms of tuberculosis. Here they treat not only adults, but also children. The resort is open year-round. The main place is occupied by climatotherapy, which is combined with drug treatment, and, if necessary, surgery is also performed.
Depending on the effect that was achieved in treating a patient with tuberculosis in a hospital or at home, his stay in a sanatorium is from two to seven months. With the sluggish process of the disease, the beneficial effect of climatic factors is used, which is especially noted in the sanatoriums of Abastumani. Judging by the reviews, often the process of adaptation to new climatic conditions leads to an increase in recovery processes and such a clinical effect, which was not previously observed during treatment at the place of residence. In Abastumani there are about one and a half thousand beds for tuberculosis patients. One of the highest mountain sanatorium is considered "Agobili" for children.
Bronchial asthma treatment
The mild climate, the cleanest air and terminal sources attract pulmonary patients to a small village on the Otskhe River. At an altitude of one to one and a half kilometers above sea level is a mountain climatic resort. Thin air, free of allergens and emissions of harmful substances, successfully contributes to the treatment of diseases of the respiratory system. In the village of Abastumani in Georgia, the treatment of bronchial asthma and tuberculosis is very successful. Although the holiday season lasts year-round, for asthmatics, the most suitable period is from June to September. For treatment they use mineral water, showers and baths, an outdoor stay, physiotherapy exercises and trips - depending on the condition of the patient.
Treatment in the children's sanatorium "Agobili"
Mountain-climatic forest resort, located 75 km from Borjomi, is located in one of the picturesque gorges of the ridge, in the river valley, and is protected from the wind by the mountains. Coniferous trees grow throughout the area. The resort arose as a balneotherapeutic using mineral waters, the sources of which have been known since the XI century.
Scientific research on the impact of the mountain climate on tuberculosis patients began only after the establishment of Soviet power. Currently, the resort is mainly used for the treatment of tuberculosis patients. Agobili, a children's sanatorium in Abastumani (Georgia), is located at the highest altitude. In it, children with an open form of tuberculosis undergo the following types of treatment:
- Aerotherapy - the impact of the climatic environment of the area. The increased oxygen content in the atmosphere enhances the oxidative processes in the tissues.
- Heliotherapy - dosed sun baths increase efficiency and resistance to infections.
- Balneotherapy - the use of mineral waters has a beneficial effect on the patient's condition: they dilate blood vessels, have anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects.
According to the assurances of experts, all activities, together with medications, have a positive effect on the children's body.
Treatment in the sanatorium "Zekari"
The resort is located in the valley of the Hanistskali River, on the northern slopes of the Meskheti Range. "Zekari" is located on the road from Kutaisi to Abastumani. In this area there are coniferous forests and broad-leaved (beech and oak). Patients with problems of the musculoskeletal system, gynecological diseases and diseases of the nervous system come to the sanatorium.
For therapy, sulfide bicarbonate-chloride sodium waters are used, which are taken from thermal sources. In the vicinity of Abastumani there are three of them: Serpentine, Anti-Marsh and Bogatyrsky. Patients are assigned bath procedures in a specially designed bath building. Pleasant weather conditions, water procedures and mountain air have a positive effect on the health of vacationers.
What to see
Abastumani (Georgia), whose photo is in the article, is a picturesque place. The village was built up by Russian people as a resort area, and there are many village houses decorated with carvings and porches. Currently, some of them are abandoned, the city river is a little littered, but there are historical places worth seeing:
- You can take a walk in the vicinity of Abastumani, visiting the fortress of Queen Tamara of the XII century, which is located at the bottom of the gorge.
- Cottage of Prince George Romanov. It is located in the center of the village.
- Monastery of Zarzm. He was once crowded. The remaining buildings of one temple belong to the XIV century. Its facade is richly decorated, and the internal walls are painted with portraits of historical persons of that time.
- Zekarsky pass. Located at the head of the Hanistskvali River. A very picturesque place through which there is a road from Abastumani to Kutaisi.
Observatory
One of the main attractions of Abastumani (Georgia) is the first observatory in the USSR, which was created in 1932 in an alpine region. It is located at an altitude of more than one and a half thousand meters above sea level and is eight kilometers away from the village. Due to the absence of fogs and unusually transparent air, the observatory created ideal conditions for observing the planets. In Soviet times, the institution, for even better observations, was moved to Mount Kanoboli.
And already in 1935, scientists discovered a small planet named after the village of Abastumani. A huge area has been allocated for the observatory, where there are buildings with equipment, living quarters for staff and farm buildings. From the village to get to it by cable car or mountain serpentine road. For those who wish, guided tours are provided during the day and night. At night, you can see other planets and the moon with its reliefs and craters, as well as many interesting things in endless space.
Abastumani (Georgia): reviews
Everyone who rested and recovered in this place share their impressions and leave positive feedback:
- Winter unique nature pleases the eye. The beauty of fabulous snowy landscapes is charming. Travelers like to visit famous places and just walk along the streets of the village, looking into the empty houses. The streets are marked with signs with the names of all historical places, so it is impossible to miss something.
- Vacationers note the friendliness of local residents and the desire to return to these places again. The only drawback is the lack of places to eat after walking, but the hotel has excellent food.
- Many are interested in the health of children who suffer from pulmonary diseases. Reviews indicate the positive impact of weather and water procedures. After staying in Abastumani, some people stop using hormonal drugs and inhalers and tend to visit these places again if possible.
Traveling to Abastumani is not suitable for those who are used to relaxing in comfort. Minor inconvenience is possible here. All you need to stock up in the city, the assortment in shops and pharmacies is not rich. But thanks to the peaceful atmosphere of staying at the resort, only pleasant memories remain.