The Spa Town Of Borjomi, Source Of Georgia's Famous Mineral Water

Borjomi, a town of 15,000 inhabitants, attracts thousands of tourists who come to enjoy its resorts and mineral baths.

Borjomi was a popular resort during the Soviet era, but its history as a spa town dates back to the 1820s, when Russian soldiers began visiting its baths.

The Borjomi Gorge is also home to the Borjom-Kharagauli National Park.

The town's population doubles due to the influx of tourists during the spring and summer.

A river runs through the national park.

A fountain provides mineral water from Borjomi's artesian springs, believed to have many health benefits.

The Mtkvari River, known as the Kura in Turkey, where it originates
 

A mother and daughter cross one of Borhomi's suspension bridges.

A less-visited part of Borjomi

A resident of Borjomi smiles for the camera.

A home overlooking the valley