The transparent diamond bridge built by Israelis in Georgia was inaugurated
A 240-meter-long transparent bridge, which rises 280 meters above the Tsalka Mall in Georgia, was inaugurated yesterday with an investment of $ 25 million.
This is the largest tourism project in the country, carried out by the Israeli company Kass, with a transparent diamond already used in the center of the bridge.
Yossi Fischer, Georgia
15/06/2022
Wednesday, 15 June, 2022, 09:16 Updated: 10:47
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The Transparent Diamond Bridge in Georgia (Photo: Yossi Fischer)
The transparent diamond bridge over the Tsalka Mall in Georgia, which is about an hour and a half drive from the capital Tbilisi, was inaugurated yesterday (Tuesday) with dignitaries from the government and the rest of the world.
The bridge, which took three years to build and cost an estimated $ 25 million, is the largest tourism project in the country under the responsibility of the Israeli real estate company Kass Group and Israeli developers Hilik Bar and Yossi Sagol, combined with the local government.
The transparent bridge is 240 meters long and rises 280 meters. In the center hangs the transparent diamond - the largest and tallest hanging transparent structure in the world.
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Its construction took three years and its cost was estimated at $ 25 million.
Georgia Diamond Bridge (Photo: Kass Group)
The main monument on the site is the diamond bridge built between the two mighty cliffs (Photo: Kass Group)
As part of the project, the Tsalka Nature Reserve in Georgia has been restored and has become a major and accessible tourist site for the traveling public and tourists.
The Kass Land tourist site where the bridge is located is in a reserve in the Dashbash region - an hour and a half drive from the capital Tbilisi.
The site covers an area of 2,000 dunams, about 1,500 meters above sea level and includes the Diamond Bridge, a holiday village, a hotel restaurant and a variety of attractions.
The project is located in an area characterized by endless natural spaces, with a unique biodiversity of vegetation and animals, dozens of waterfalls and a huge canyon carved into the volcanic rocks by the Hermi River.
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The construction of the bridge uses fine steel and glass that does not dazzle (Photo: Walla !, Yossi Fischer system)
This is what you see down from the bridge (Photo: Walla !, Yossi Fischer)
The diamond in the bridge
The main monument at the site is the diamond bridge built between the two mighty cliffs on the sides of the canyon.
The bridge got its name due to the diamond bar built in its center.
The mountain is, as mentioned, the tallest hanging structure in the world (found as a Guinness record for this degree) and sitting in it is a unique experience in itself.
The bridge and the diamond bar were designed and planned by Tomer Mor Yosef, and their teams involved professional teams from three countries: the Netherlands, Belgium and Germany, who tackled a very complex construction task that required natural terrain conditions, using fine steel and non-dazzling glass. The green without harming the amazing scenery.
The bridge was assimilated as a luxury jewel worn between water and sky above the canyon, and special sensors were also installed to prevent bird damage.
Endless natural spaces.
Tsalka Mall (Photo: Walla !, Yossi Fischer)
Bicycle zipline on the transparent bridge (Photo: Walla !, Yossi Fischer system)
A rock swing 40 meters high
As part of the project and as a complementary move to the unique holiday experience, a Kass Diamond Resort was built on the site - a holiday village containing 120 luxurious guest villas with an area of 60 m2 each, including a resting balcony facing the spectacular view of the reserve, air conditioning, TV and private bathroom with Shower and bathrobes, radiator-based heating, minibar, kitchenette area and more. Issta Real Estate is a partner in the establishment of the resort.
The group of developers continues to develop the site and in about a year will also complete the construction of a hotel that will include 100 guest rooms, near the resort.
Visitors to the reserve can enjoy other attractions, such as a 40-meter cliff swing located in the heart of the reserve, cable cycling stretched between the two 280-meter-high canyon cliffs, jeep tours, hiking trails, waterfall tours, thermal pools, a horse farm and a chef restaurant offering a menu Rich and varied in front of the magical landscape.
The developers continue to develop the site and will soon also announce the establishment of a glamping site and an indoor water park.
The principle that guided the developers during the process of restoration and development of the reserve and the site, is to preserve the natural treasures and assimilate the attractions within them.
As part of the development work, no trees were uprooted or natural treasures were destroyed.
"The expectation of visitors to the site in the first year is every two million visitors," explains Tomer Mor Yosef, Vice President of Kass Group
. On nature and the environment.
"This is a very popular destination among Israelis and tourists from all over the world, and we are very proud of the completion of this unique and huge project that is an international-level attraction like no other in our region, and designed and managed entirely by Israeli entrepreneurs," says co-developer Hilik Bar.
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Prices
Entrance fee to the reserve and the bridge: 49 lari (about 54 shekels).
Children up to age 3 - free.
Prices of attractions: Cliff swing and bicycle zipline - 50 lari per person (about 55 shekels per attraction).
Prices for accommodation at the resort, per couple, per night on a bed and breakfast basis: Midday - starting from 500 lari (about NIS 587) / weekend - starting from 750 lari (about NIS 880).
* Prices may change from time to time.
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