Prometheus Cave Natural Monument Cave

Address: Prometheus Cave Natural Monument, near Tskaltubo / Kutaisi, Imereti, Georgia

Hours: Daily 9:30am-6:30pm (seasonal variations possible)

Prometheus Cave Natural Monument is a show cave and protected natural site in the Imereti region of western Georgia near the town of Tskaltubo.

Visitors follow a developed route through illuminated galleries to view extensive speleothems and an underground river; the cavity is managed for tourism with walkways and lighting. Guided visits typically explain the cave’s geological formations and hydrology.

The cave was explored and developed for public access in the late 20th century and is managed as a natural monument to protect its karst features while allowing controlled visitation.

The site sits in Imereti, western Georgia, in the karst landscape near Tskaltubo and the larger city of Kutaisi.

• Visitor access: The show cave has illuminated walkways and visitor routes allowing views of stalactites, stalagmites and underground pools.

From Kutaisi (about 20-25 km) take a minibus (marshrutka) toward Tskaltubo or a taxi directly to the Prometheus Cave site - roughly a 30-40 minute drive. Tour operators in Kutaisi also run half-day excursions. There’s a dedicated parking area and a short internal transfer down to the cave entrance.

• Go early in the day to avoid tour-operator crowds and humidity inside the cave.
• Carry a thin jacket: though Georgia can be warm outside, the cave chamber stays noticeably cool (around 10-12°C).
• Buy tickets at the official ticket office and consider the short electric-train transfer from the parking area inside the park to avoid a steep walk.