Sokhumi

Heritage & monuments

Kelasuri Wall

An ancient defensive stone wall on the eastern outskirts of Sukhumi, believed to have been built around the 6th century, though its exact date is unknown. Once lined with some 300 watchtowers, the mostly ruined remains can now be explored on foot.

Zoos & aquariums

Sukhumi botanical garden

A botanical garden in Sukhumi. As one of the oldest botanical gardens in the Caucasus region, it offers a wide variety of plants to admire.

Views & landmarks

Besleti Bridge

A medieval stone arch bridge on the outskirts of Sukhumi, also known as "Queen Tamar's Bridge." It's a pleasant spot for a slow walk across a bridge marked by centuries of history.

Castles & palaces

Fortress of Bagrati

This medieval fortress ruin sits on the Black Sea coast near Sukhumi, Abkhazia. Named after the Georgian king Bagrat, it is said to date from around the 10th–11th century, giving it a strong sense of history.

Temples & religious sites

Cathedral of the Annunciation in Sukhumi

An Eastern Orthodox cathedral in Sukhumi, the main city of Abkhazia. It serves as a center of local worship and makes for a peaceful place to explore.

Temples & religious sites

Kamani Church

A monastery in the village of Kamani, north of Sukhumi, rebuilt on the site of a medieval church. It's a pleasant spot to explore alongside the quiet village scenery.

Views & landmarks

Sokhumi Lighthouse

A lighthouse on the coast of Sukhumi, Abkhazia, brought from Paris and erected here in 1861. Facing the sea, it's a great spot to enjoy the view.

Heritage & monuments

Machara Castle

A medieval castle in the village of Machara in Georgia's Abkhazia region, its weathered walls bearing the marks of centuries. Left largely unrestored, it offers a raw sense of what the old fortress once looked like.