Chiatura, Georgia 🇬🇪

The Cliffside Cable Car Town 🚡⛰️ Chiatura took us by surprise! A gritty little town tucked into dramatic cliffs, filled with rusting Soviet cable cars, eerie charm, and ancient monasteries carved into stone. We spent peaceful days exploring Mgvimevi Monastery ⛪, watching cable cars glide over the gorge, and soaking in the raw, authentic vibe. --- Why Visit? • 🚡 Soviet-era cable cars still running • ⛪ Mgvimevi Monastery (13th century) • 🧗 Katskhi Pillar nearby • 🌄 Cliffs, caves & untouched beauty • ❤️ Quiet, authentic Georgian life --- How to Get There From Tbilisi: • 🚐 Marshrutka (Didube Station) – 3.5–4 hrs, ~15 GEL • 🚗 Car – scenic 3 hr drive From Kutaisi: ~2 hrs • 🚕 Bolt: 2hrs - 80-100gel Once a mining hub ⚒️, Chiatura now feels frozen in time— haunting, peaceful, and oddly beautiful. "Sometimes the forgotten places leave the deepest impression." ✨ #aprilblooms #familytrip #localguides #adventure #cablecar #travelinspiration #hiddengems #georgiancharm #georgiatravel