49 Abandoned Landmarks That Are More Beautiful Than Ever

44. Tskaltubo Spa Resorts, Georgia: Soviet Sanatoria in Grand Decay

The spa town of Tskaltubo in Georgia was once a jewel of Soviet-era balneotherapy, boasting grand sanatoriums and bathhouses built in imposing Stalinist Empire style, frequented by high-ranking officials. After the Soviet Union's collapse and regional conflicts, many of these monumental structures were abandoned or became temporary housing for internally displaced persons. Exploring these vast, decaying complexes—with their echoing halls, crumbling colonnades, and faded grandeur being slowly reclaimed by nature—offers a unique, poignant glimpse into a bygone era of state-sponsored leisure and subsequent upheaval.