Abastumani Astrophysical Observatory

Feel the stars

Must-see and -do in this region. Historic site, founded in 1930s, partially renovated (and more to come they said, like a cafe; hotel and cablecar closed because of the pandemic). Fantastic tour guide...

Wonderful tour in English

The observatory is an incredible piece of history and is now undergoing some much-needed restoration work. Guided tours are currently held between 11am and 8pm daily. Night visits are temporarily susp...

Unfriendly staff!

Travelled all the way to Abustumani. Arranged an English tour in advance, but when we arrived at 20.00 a there was no English speaking guide. The Georgian guide had started already his tour and for so...

No English tours and the tour guide was not addressing us, only Georgians and Russians.

Waste of time. No acces to the grounds, only the obstervatory. Long waiting times. No English guide. Rude guide.

Nice site

Rather a sad-looking place as its rusts, but fantastic for night skies and the location, even if one does not have access to the telescopes. Do visit.