Probably no less than Egypt or Turkey, potential vacationers mention Abkhazia when deciding where to go on vacation. Even in pre-perestroika times, tourists flocked here to climb the mountains, swim in the clear sea, and enjoy the clean air. And the resort history of this region began much earlier.
Sights of Sukhum
Thousands of years ago, Abkhazia hosted colonies of ancient Greeks on its lands, then the Romans built their fortress. And they chose for their location the place that today is known to everyone as Sukhum, the capital of the republic. It received city status after 1840. The name comes from the Turkish Sukhum-Kale. That was the name of the fortification they built. Su is water and hum is sand. There are a lot of first and second here. And excellent quality. Those who have been here will confirm this with their reviews.
Sights of Sukhum are not to be found. The city itself is unique and unrepeatable. On the outskirts, where private houses are located, a familiar aroma is felt. These laurel bushes are located on the sides of the road. The whole city is hidden in greenery, and so many palm trees are hard to find anywhere else.
Promenade
Walkers will not be able to miss one of the picturesque places in the city - the Makhajirs embankment. She is over a hundred years old. And here, during his stay, the great Russian poet Sergei Yesenin liked to walk around. Now groups of vacationers enjoy the sea view on cozy verandas, which are created in complete architectural harmony with the historical appearance of the embankment.
There are numerous mansions, hotels, restaurants and cafes here. The former hotel "Rossiya" and the building of the shipping company are the oldest buildings located here and recognized as the sights of Sukhum.
Botanical Garden
It is impossible to ignore the large Botanical Garden with a two-hundred-year history. The ticket price is 140 rubles. In the botanical garden, the richest collection of unique plants constantly accepts new pets. Today, the fund has more than five thousand green spaces, shrubs and trees. And after most of the garden was destroyed during the Georgian-Abkhazian conflict, the first question arose about its restoration. Tourists enjoy walking along the sandy paths hidden in dense thickets of the most exotic representatives of the flora. And at the Caucasian linden, which celebrated its 250th anniversary, many make a wish.
Hospitality is the first thing that comes to mind when one thinks of Abkhazia. The citizens of the country are very hospitable people. You can stop for a vacation in the private sector, where forquite a bit of money tourists receive not only a comfortable "shelter", but also generous treats. The aromas of Caucasian cuisine are in the air around the clock. Speaking about the delights of national dishes, one cannot fail to mention the Nartaa restaurant. He is one of the first places in the list of "Sights of Sukhum". This oldest institution in Abkhazia continued to receive and treat visitors even in the most difficult times in the early nineties.
Sukhumi Cathedral of the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin has been decorating the city for about a hundred years. Founded by the Greek community, it has undergone several renovations, the most recent of which was a gleaming gilded dome.
Map of Sukhum with sights will help you find Mount Trapezia, where the "Monkey Nursery" is located. That is how it is called by numerous fans of these smartest creatures. The Primate Museum, hundreds of animals from South America, Asia and Africa will be shown by guides. By the way, the only monument to the monkey was erected on the territory of the nursery. Ticket price - 140 rubles.
Theatres
Remembering the sights of Sukhum, one cannot help but talk about the Chaban Drama Theater. In the forty-seventh year of the twentieth century, a fountain with mysterious griffins was installed near the building. Gilded creatures with a lion's body and an eagle's head spew sparkling jets of water that look so magical in the evening illumination.
Colonnade on the Sukhumi Embankment, Russianthe drama theatre, the building of the Sukhumi city school - these are far from all the remarkable places of the Abkhazian capital. Here you can go for a walk in the early morning and by the evening realize that another half of the points marked in the tourist route remained uncovered. Sukhum keeps a lot of surprises and secrets. The sights, photos of which can be found in our article, are intriguing, causing a desire to definitely visit this wonderful land.
Beaches
In addition to excursions, here you can get the real pleasure of a "beach" vacationer. The coastal strip for recreation stretched for almost twenty kilometers along the sea. The beaches here are very different. To the east of the city center - Gumista, which attracts with its "wildness" and pebble-sand cover. Another one of the category without special amenities - "Doggy". The beach is located in the center, near the promenade and cafes. The two-kilometer Central is available for every vacationer. There are a large number of entertainment centers, water and other attractions, rental equipment and catamarans, as well as coastal cafes, bars, restaurants with barbecue and homemade drinks. And "Mayak" is famous for the fact that in the sea here it is quite possible to stumble upon a flock of the most thermophilic and affectionate inhabitants - dolphins. A departmental beach on the territory of the Sukhum sanatorium is considered civilized, with changing rooms and sun loungers. For kids and adults - slides, banana rides, and other entertainment. The water in this area is clean, as it is checked daily by special services.
Hospitable and always different Sukhum. Attractions andthe entertainment of this city will help to take your mind off the worries that we sometimes drag on vacation with our suitcases. The cleanest mountain air, sweet fruits, transparent blue sea give the most wonderful mood. And the time spent here will be imprinted not only in vacation photos, but also in memory.
Conclusion
Now you know such a country as Abkhazia. Sukhum, the sights of which we have described in detail, will appeal to everyone, and famous places will remain in memory for a long time.
