The Sanatorium cable car station in Chiatura is a unique example of public transport that allows you to travel around the city by gondola for only 0.5 GEL. This inexpensive and accessible form of transport attracts both locals and tourists who want to enjoy a bird's eye view of the mining town.
Before major renovation in 2021, the cable car included 10 lines of passenger cable cars and 2 lines for transporting manganese. Some stations were decorated with murals of Soviet heroes, adding to the historical charm. The length of the entire system exceeded 6 km and was a notable engineering achievement of its time.
Unfortunately, due to active use and obsolescence of equipment, the operation of the passenger cable car was suspended in 2016 for safety reasons. In 2021, the French company Poma completed a major overhaul, making the transport system safe and modern.
Today, the Chiatura Sanatorium cable car station offers an updated, environmentally friendly form of public transport, which is ideal for residents and visitors of the city. Here you can not only move quickly and comfortably, but also enjoy breathtaking views of the whole of Chiatura.




