Prometheus Cave

Located in the village of Kumistavi near Kutaisi, Prometheus Cave is a 1.8-kilometer-long underground karst cave. As per the legends, the cave holds the boulder that was used to chain the Greek god of fire, Prometheus. The cave is located 40 meters below sea level. It has a total of twenty-two caverns, each with its own unique charm. However, only six of these caverns are open to tourists. You can choose the 1.5-kilometer walking path and take a boat journey for 380 meters to explore all the caverns. This journey is accompanied by neon lights and music playing in the background adding a mythological element. Guided tours are available.

The six caves open to tourists include The Cavern of the Argonauts, Kolkhetian Cavern, Medea’s Cavern, The Cavern of Love, Prometheus’ Cavern, and the Iberian Cavern. Inside you can find stunning rock formations like stalactites and stalagmites. It also houses a diverse ecosystem with nineteen species of aquatic plants and a variety of insects, invertebrates, and mollusks. Skull fragments and fossils, including those of a cave bear, starfish, mollusks, and other creatures from the ancient Cretaceous Period have also been found in the cave.