Orbeliani Sulfur Bath, Tbilisi

The Orbeliani Sulfur Bath (often called Chreli Abano) is the most iconic building in Abanotubani, Tbilisi's historic bath district. Its facade of blue Persian-style tilework rises above the brick domes that characterize the quarter.

History and experience

Like neighboring baths, it draws geothermal water from the Mtkvari valley fault system at 37–47°C. Visitors come for traditional kisa scrubbing and steam rooms. The district sits below Narikala and near old Metekhi.

Related sights

Combine with a walk through Abanotubani, Rustaveli Avenue, and the sulfur spring quarter that gave Tbilisi its name.