Ilham Aliyev inspected construction progress of “Istisu” Treatment and Recreation Complex in Kalbajar district

On September 2, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev and First Lady Mehriban Aliyeva visited the construction site of the “Istisu” Treatment and Recreation Complex in the Kalbajar district.

The head of state and the First Lady were briefed on the progress of the construction.

The sanatorium, which first began operations in 1927, was once considered the second-largest resort of allied significance in the former Azerbaijan SSR. The complex featured three dormitory buildings, a therapeutic bath service building, and a polyclinic, accommodating up to 50,000 visitors annually, primarily for digestive system treatments.

The restored “Istisu” Treatment and Recreation Complex will span 32,000 square meters and include 145 rooms and 10 cottages.

The SPA Center will offer a range of facilities, including a thermal bath, therapeutic bath, doctor’s office, therapeutic pools, treatment rooms, hydrotherapy, massage, steam rooms, salt rooms, relaxation areas, and a beauty salon. The complex will also feature restaurants, a children’s entertainment center, a game room, a sports café, a karaoke room, and a cafeteria.

Samples from the “Ashaghi Istisu” source were collected and analyzed by German specialists, confirming that Istisu natural mineral water has beneficial physiological, metabolic, and therapeutic effects.