Borjomi is located in the central part of country. Coniferous and deciduous woods occupy 60 % of the territory. The geographic location stipulates the peculiar climate of the gorge. The climatic variety increases the role of Borjomi as a resort and a medical zone. The settlement is surrounded by high mountains.
The most important thing why Borjomi is visited: its mineral water, of almost legendary status. The water is rich with elements necessary for the organism and is the best treatment, or means of avoiding, numerous illnesses. There are several sources in the gorge and each of them is characterized by individual characteristics. A special place for water is located in Borjomi Park
However, Bakuriani is still more popular. It is a mountain resort of international importance, where all necessary conditions for the development of different kinds of winter sports are created.
Vardzia – monastic complex with many caves, dated by XII century, in the dale of the river Kura, approximately in 70 km to the south from Borjomi city – is situated in the historical area of Georgia.It represents a prominent monument of Georgian fortification, architectural and artistic arts.In the modern days Vardzia is a major tourist attraction in the Samtskhe-Javakheti region of Georgia. The place is maintained by a small group of monks. About three hundred apartments and halls remain visitable, and in some tunnels the old irrigation pipes still bring drinkable water.
Abastumani Astrophysical Observatory, is located on Mount Kanobili (1700 m above sea level) at 200 km distance from Tbilisi. The Observatory is the first high-altitude astrophysical observatory in former Soviet Union. It was founded in 1932. . 125-cm reflector telescope, 70-cm meniscus telescope and 53-cm solar coronagraph are main observational facilities in the Observatory.
