Caves and grottoes near Gagra

Q: What historical sites in Gagra are associated with Prince Oldenburg?

Prince Alexander of Oldenburg, the founder of the resort in 1903, built an Art Nouveau climate station here. By his order, the Seaside Park was created with exotic plants from around the world. Preserved water hospital of the early XX century - the first balneological institution in the region.

Q: Where to go to Gagra with children: interesting places for a family holiday?

Children will love the Joekvar Gorge with a suspension bridge and waterfalls, where they filmed scenes from “Old Man Hottabych”. In the park of culture you can see an ancient fortress wall with loopholes. Of interest is the cave of Krubera-Voronja - the deepest karst cavity of the world, however, only the entrance grotto is available.

Q: Where to take beautiful photos in Gagra: the best photo zones?

The pearl of photo shoots is a colonnade at the entrance to Primorsky Park, built in the style of Stalin’s Empire in 1951. Picturesque ruins of the castle of the Prince of Oldenburg on the mountainside. The restaurant "Gagripsh" has preserved a cast-iron spiral staircase of 1903 - a sample of industrial design of the modern era.

Q: What legends are associated with the fortress of Abaata in Gagra?

According to legend, the fortress was founded by the Romans in the II century AD, although archaeologists date it to the IV century. Locals believe that the treasures of Abkhazian princes are hidden in the dungeons. In the XIX century, there was a garrison of Russian troops, as evidenced by cannonballs embedded in the walls.

Q: What little-known sights of Gagra are worth seeing?

Rarely visit the old power plant of 1912 - a monument of industrial architecture with preserved German turbines. Of interest is the dacha Sinop built in 1914, where Stalin stayed. In the vicinity, the ruins of an ancient temple of the VI century - one of the first Christian buildings of Abkhazia - are preserved.

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Cave of Saint Hypatia

One of the world-famous sights of Abkhazia is a cave carved by human hands and named in honor of Bishop Hypatius. According to leg …

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Karst Caves of the Arabian Mountain Massif

On the territory of Abkhazia, 15 kilometers from Lake Big Ritsa, the world-famous Arabian mountain range stretches. The largest ma …

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Krubera-Voronja Cave

One of the most mysterious and interesting places located among the high mountain peaks is the central entrance, hidden from pryin …

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Excursions Gagra (12)

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Excursion to Lake Riza

Gagra (Colonnade, Gagripsh Restaurant, Primorsky Park, Abaata Fortress, Temple of St. Hypatius), Bzyb Gorge with a 10th century te …

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A trip to Ilor

Excursion company "Cruise-Gagra" and director Kamlia Alexander Kuchovich welcome you and invite you to relax in the most beautiful …

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Lake Riza

I invite you to go on an unforgettable excursion to the mountain lake Ritsa. It is a place where nature reveals its majestic beaut …

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Trip to Aatsyn waterfalls

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Guides Gagra (11)

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Pavlov Anton Anatolyevich

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Eugene GribNikTrip

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The example of the popular route - "Golden Ring of Abkhazia" (Lake Ritsa + New Athos) White rocksObservation deck on Ga …

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Mezentsev

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Loved Sochi and Abkhazia. I would love to pass this love on to you too. Traveling with me will always be safe and excit …

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Gorokhov Alexander Vitalyevich Guide in the city of Sochi, New Athos, Gagra, Pitsunda, Lake Ritsa

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Excursion tour!!! "Abkhaz Rhapsody - Lite" (7 days / 6 days)

chekhov House of Life on the second floor, office 206 St Youth House 1 Excursion tour!!! "Abkhaz Rhapsody - Lite" (7 days/6 …

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One-day tour to Abkhazia

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