23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Travel
Tskaltubo Theater: Echoes of Abandonment

This photograph captures a different perspective of the abandoned theater in Tskaltubo, Georgia. The view emphasizes the theater’s structural geometry and the interplay of light and shadow across crumbling concrete and derelict interiors. The image evokes a sense of nostalgia and loss, highlighting the contrast between human ambition and the quiet decay of time. By framing the architectural details from this new angle, the photograph conveys the haunting beauty of abandoned spaces and the lingering traces of history.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 08.2024
Date Uploaded: 11.2025
Photo Location: Kutaisi, Tskaltubo, Georgia
Copyright: © Nanncie Zhu