Замок принца Ольденбургского
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March 7
An architectural structure of the Art Nouveau era. The object is under restoration by the Tyumen University of Architecture and Civil Engineering (there is a large poster in the photo: what is where and who is the sponsor). The upper part of the palace is privately owned and fully functional. The lower one was not restored at the time of the visit. For a moment: the photos were taken 4 years ago. And most importantly: appreciate the views! As far as I've heard, a hotel will be opened in this facility (I don't know how true that is).
A local leftist smart guy put a trapezoidal sheet at the entrance and charges a fee for visiting 150 rubles and immediately honestly says that no one should be here. To the question "where is the receipt for the ticket and the ticket itself?" returns 50₽ with the words "this is the receipt".. Well, okay, the local loafers are very smart.
The architecture itself impressed me. I've studied art history of all times and peoples, and Art Nouveau is one of my favorite eras. And what I found out for myself after visiting the facility: from the pages of Modern books, the style is quite spacious, in the sense that the rooms are large, almost like in the classics. But here, everything is so compact! It's straight in Russian! The palace in Rostov—on-Don is also distinguished by its smallness - this is a purely Russian trait.
And of course, this attitude towards historical samples is upsetting, although thanks to this, I visited the palace.🙄
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October 21, 2024
The Castle of the Prince of Oldenburg
A unique structure with amazing architecture and crazy imagination of the architect and the prince, a place of incredible energy and beauty, definitely worth visiting, but it's a matter of chance to visit, the passage to the territory is closed due to reconstruction, options: approach the green fence with a gate and if the watchman is nearby, try to negotiate, usually 300-500 rubles per person for 30 min visits, a tried and tested option, you can still somehow get through the Gagripsh restaurant, but I don't know for sure, and the third option is to try to find local people who can take a tour there, but you definitely need to visit inside!!!
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December 20, 2024
A great and picturesque place!!! It's a pity that the castle is not being restored, it's a pity... I would like to see this beauty in full, as it was, and not what remains of the castle. However, even what's left is worth a look, get a lot of emotions and beautiful photos. I hope that someday the castle will be restored and this place will be a national pride.
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November 30, 2024
⚜️Oldenburgsky 👨, Thank you very much for this 🪟
I knew that I would NOT leave until I took such a photo. The more publications I came across that the entrance was closed and I could not get inside, the more I needed it.
Three hours of searching for a passage, entering the third circle through the mountains and plainsThe stage of acceptance that we will have to look for again tomorrow. And voila. A man sitting on the parapet 👨 suggested how to get into the castle 🏰
I was the happiest at that moment. 🥰
The main thing is to be at the right time, in the right place and with the right people. Be sure to try and everything will work out 💪
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April 21
Everything was beautiful!!! But in 2024, the territory with the castle was bought out, and it's impossible to get in anymore, they cut off all the wisteria, it's a pity. It was a beautiful place!!! It was 04/20/25
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December 13, 2024
The view from the castle to the sea and the city is magical, the castle itself, of course, is very destroyed, well, there is something to see and imagine how beautiful it was once.
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October 8, 2024
The castle is closed for restoration)) It is located in a beautiful place on a mountain and with beautiful views of the Black Sea and the city of Gagra. The air is clean and quiet. The Prince has chosen a wonderful place.
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September 29, 2024
We couldn't go through and see the ruins of the palace - everything is blocked and closed. But we went up from the side of the railway stop along a thin path and saw very beautiful views, a little debris of the palace and the progress of restoration.
Many who went up - then walked back along the same path.
We decided to follow the road to the end. And we saw the coolest views of the city, the sea. We reached an abandoned funicular station, a beautiful staircase covered with ivy, and some other abandoned old buildings. In short, don't be lazy and go ahead🌿🫶🏼
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November 17, 2024
It was not possible to get in. The castle is hidden behind a green metal gate with a padlock. There is no sign or signs. According to the locals, there is a guard there and, depending on his mood, he may or may not be allowed in. In our case, it was not in place and the lock was hanging from the outside. It's a pity this attitude
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September 23, 2024
They were in August 2024. The guard gladly offered to pass for a fee. We got up and looked at it. Of course, a lot has already been redone and the walls are also partially made of blocks, restoration has begun, but slowly.The fireplace and the views certainly impressed, it's a pity all the passages are closed and concreted. I understand that this is a small part of the castle.
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July 29, 2023
It's beautiful, we love abandonment with children, and also with such a gorgeous view. A very unusual fireplace, balconies, a wall of rock.
The biggest disadvantage is that they take money for admission, without tickets, documents, it feels like just a couple unofficially takes money.( 150 rubles / person doesn't seem to be much, but at least some kind of check, to understand that then it will go to restoration )
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November 3, 2023
Shock. The location itself, the view, the skeleton of the castle, where once there was palace luxury....Will there ever be a restoration of this unique place?. I don't know ... there are many such "abandoned places" in Abkhazia where, of course, it is worth visiting and joining the history of these places. Read, think and admire. Below, from the windows of the castle there is a stunning park now, it was all laid on the site of former wetlands. All this was done under the Prince of Oldenburg, who saw the potential of these places and turned them into an oasis…
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November 23, 2024
It's time to start rebuilding a little bit. The view is certainly gorgeous - the sea, the mountains, the building itself is interesting
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November 25, 2024
It's beautiful and interesting. It's a pity you can't always get to see it. Private property.
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June 10, 2024
Except that it's a beautiful view, but in general you can't approach this castle, everything is closed and it's not clear when it will be opened. We thought maybe there would be some kind of security, give us a paw to get through, but everything is deaf, except to take a picture next to it. So in general there are two passages. The first one didn't even take a picture, just a blue healthy fence like on construction sites, and the second one is higher, to which the steps lead to a lattice door. That was the end of the whole "visit" to the castle.
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August 16, 2024
It looks good from a distance, but the territory is closed, repairs are underway and you can't get there. They write that the territory is private. I wish there were some warnings at the beginning of the climb that it is closed and not to get in, and not after you climb up and see a sign on the closed gate. After all, everywhere they write about it and talk about it as a landmark, it is not surprising that there is a desire to visit.
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April 15, 2024
Very interesting architecture in a gorgeous place. At the moment it is under restoration, the free entrance is closed.
I hope to see this castle in the foreseeable future after all the work is completed, even if the entrance is paid. Although it is unclear why the pearl of Gagra has not been restored yet, it is a shame!!!
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April 12, 2024
The views are amazing. The one who built understood the taste of life)) On one side of the building there are beautiful views of the sea, on the other - a very close location to the mountain - in hot weather there is a place to hide (shade, cool breeze). In general, there were 48 rooms to choose from)) Great scenery from the balconies overlooking the sea.
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May 20, 2023
Take the camera. For 150 rubles, you can arrange a great photo shoot. A place for those who love abandoned buildings and beautiful views.
Part of the castle is in a state of reconstruction. The tower is almost restored, the roof is covered in many places. The main part of the castle is abandoned and has not been inspected. I can understand that it is difficult to make repairs everywhere at once, but they are able to remove the garbage, but, unfortunately, no one cares about this.
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September 6, 2024
The place may be beautiful, but we couldn't get there. We rested at the end of August, walked around it, everything is closed everywhere "private territory", "There is no passage". ... garbage is lying around the edges of the paths everywhere. They looked at it from the side and left.... and so I wanted to get inside and see.
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August 22, 2024
An interesting, colorful place, beautiful views, beautiful photos can be taken. It is a pity that such places are not maintained in order, everything is destroyed...
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August 18, 2024
As a cultural attraction with its own unique history, I recommend it. However, among the disadvantages: problems with cleanliness and tickets. They came with their family twice, none of the guards were there, they could not get inside.
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July 22, 2024
We were at the castle two years ago. They paid 50 rubles each.
Of course, it would be nice to restore this castle and make it a museum. But, it is clear that there are no funds for this.
There is also a beautiful view of the sea from above.
And in spring, they said, the walls were hung with flowering wisteria.
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June 22, 2024
I hope this beauty will be restored and this castle - a real historical heritage will receive tourists, It looks tempting and majestic From the sea (June 2024), but alas they are not allowed there, restoration is underway
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April 10
The interiors have not been preserved - concrete and bare walls, but in this place, the history and the view, in my opinion, come first!
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June 28, 2024
Unfortunately, it was not possible to get up. We lived across the street from the castle, it looks very beautiful, I would like to restore it, I would love to visit the tour, and maybe I would live if possible.
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October 13, 2024
The place is beautiful, but it needs renovation. After reconstruction or major repairs, I will be happy to come back to see it again)
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June 7, 2024
I was in Gagra and saw this palace from afar, but the story was told about him how this prince lived, what he did for Russia, for which he was sent there, built a lot, rich people used to be able to do for people and the park in gagra is still worth it
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August 19, 2023
It's a great place. The view is amazing. Of course, if you look for only the bad in everything, then you can say that this is not a well-groomed abandonment, but personally I can imagine how it was without modern restoration. The only point is, if you are walking with children, keep an eye on them with both eyes. There are no warnings, no warning signs. And so the place is very beautiful. It is impossible to enter the hunting lodge, but it is perfectly visible from the 3rd floor
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July 31, 2024
The building looks very beautiful from afar, but you can't get there now. Locks and gates everywhere are probably being restored. Let's hope that after that it will be possible for tourists to visit such an atmospheric place!
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February 6
We didn't read the reviews and after spending 4 hours on the road in two directions, it turned out that it was closed, be careful not to go just like that
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July 10, 2024
I do not know how people get there.. Maybe in some paid mass excursions... We came on our own, everything is closed, there are locks on the gates everywhere.. Dogs... Therefore, they simply could not get inside.. Again, if there are any days off, we need available information.. We just lost time, fortunately we were just driving by on our own
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May 5, 2024
A beautiful abandoned building. In the second part, repairs began to be made and the roof is already visible. But of course it is still very far from perfect condition. 150p entrance. Be careful with children-there are no fences and holes in the floor everywhere, free access to the roof without fences
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July 11, 2023
A must-visit, excellent historical place of the city of Gagra. Do not take tours here, go yourself, although everyone seems to be hiding this place, and those who sell tours will never tell you the location of this place. It is located at the very beginning of the old Gagra from the side of Tsantripsh, at an altitude of 50 meters near an abandoned multi-tiered abandoned car park. Peace and kindness to all!
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September 3, 2024
For lovers of abandoned buildings, this castle will come in, but it is not available to visit, but you can find an option if you are lucky, we were lucky only for the second time, but it is worth it
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November 28, 2024
For lovers of historical ruins, a great place, entrance 350r
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April 19, 2024
It was two years ago.During this time, the palace was severely destroyed. Five more years and that's it. So if possible, visit.The views are amazing! You can pass, now the entrance is 150 rubles. Ask the taxi driver to stop at the path to the palace.
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September 19, 2024
Who put a mentally deranged person to guard such a place. Which also charges 300 rubles for the passage. And he chooses who he will hold and who will not. Such a place and such a shame!!! And someone benefits..
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June 23, 2024
We were there in April, nothing special. There are girls sitting at the entrance who take money for visiting the castle, although it is completely unclear why. The upper part of the castle was bought by someone, and the lower part is not being restored in any way, just ruins. Only the sea view is beautiful.
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September 5, 2023
Let's go to this castle on our own. The entrance cost, if I remember correctly, 300 rubles.
This is a very beautiful, atmospheric, atmospheric old building. It can be bypassed in about 40 minutes completely and without haste. There will be very beautiful photos. And from the castle there are simply stunning views of Gagra and the mountains. I think that the castle will not leave connoisseurs of abandoned historical buildings indifferent.
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October 10, 2024
The place is beautiful, but it's uphill.. this is another adventure)))
Take water and comfortable shoes with you, you will have an unforgettable fitness)))
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September 4, 2023
There was a great palace for its time, even an elevator shaft is available. Great view from the windows and balconies. Of the minuses, some drunks behind the fence of their profiled sheet collect 150 rubles for admission, they do not give tickets, everything is brotherly, but this is normal for Abkhazia. There is a lot of garbage inside and the risk of falling through a hole in the concrete or from a balcony without a fence. Children are not allowed
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January 24
It is impossible to get in without a guide. If you follow the maps, you come to a dead end. There is no other information about the entrance.
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August 17, 2024
We rested on the opposite side of the castle, it was not possible to get into the castle territory, since it is a private territory. It 's very beautiful 👍🏻
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November 2, 2023
The palace is in a decadent state. But the city administration is trying and some restoration work is already beginning. Over time, when the castle is restored, it will be something amazing. Even now, in a dilapidated state, it breathes history and wealth. The place and the view where the castle is located is extraordinary.
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June 30, 2023
Well, it's a very atmospheric place!
The view is breathtaking and great photos can be taken.
But, they did not find it the first time, and like everywhere else in Abkhazia, it is very authentic and there is a lot of garbage.
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May 20, 2024
In May 2024, we were in Abkhazia. We liked everything. Good service. There are many places to see...
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November 13, 2023
The road to the castle begins with an uphill climb, but the path is not difficult. First along the path, then up the steps.
The castle itself is closed to the public for obvious reasons - an emergency condition.
At the time of our visit, investors arrived there and allowed us to walk around the castle for "5 minutes" without any payment. At the entrance there is a poster depicting the castle in the future, after restoration. The balcony offers a gorgeous view of the mountains, the seaside park and the endless sea. The stairs look strong enough and you can safely climb to the top. It is noticeable that restoration work is being carried out in full.
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October 13, 2023
A stunning castle. The specific location is a separate plus. You can get to the castle by climbing the steps. You can get to the territory by passing through the iron green gate. Entrance is paid - 150 rubles per person. Lovers of architectural excesses, urbanists will like it.
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August 20, 2024
It is a very beautiful place from afar. But when they got up, they found a green iron door with a lock. We stood for a while. A guard came up behind the fence and said that everything was closed.
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