Is it possible to go with a mixed group of people to bathe naked at the Abanotubani sulphur baths in Tbilisi?
There is a very old and traditional sulphur baths in the old town of Tbilisi, Georgia called Abanotubani.
I assumed it would've been originally a Turkish hamam and have only segregated sex bathing.
But doing some asking around with locals and Googling I now get the impression that mixed bathing is allowed at all, at least in some of the baths.
But what I can't find is the solid facts. I know there are a series of numbered baths. I know at least some of them some of the time are public and I believe men must be naked. I do not know for sure if there are also possibilities to rent a private bath for a group or for a group to visit a mixed public bath. Also if mixed bathing might be permitted only on certain days or at certain times, or if mixed bathing must not be naked.
Where can I find all the rules and information on how to use the Abanotubani baths? Or can we take a mixed group of about ten people to rent a private bath to use naked?
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How much is sulphur bath in Tbilisi?
Entrance to the public bath costs 8 GEL/hour for men or 8.50 GEL/hour for women. There is a locker room downstairs where you can store your belongings. Private rooms start from 70 GEL and go up to 120 GEL for a room with a sauna. Room 3 (pictured below) can accommodate up to 8 people and has new mosaics on the ceiling.What were Sulphur baths used for?
Today the baths are still used by many locals, particularly the elderly who come to benefit from the healing properties of the sulphur. It is said to help in the treatment of eczema, arthritic pain and digestive problems.Experiencing Sulfur Bath in Georgia| Sulfur Bath Tbilisi|
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