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Анна А.

Level 18 Local Expert

The fortress of Anakopia is in the process of restoration. A very atmospheric historical place with beautiful views from the tower. The hike is gentle but long, about 40 minutes at a slow pace. It's quite hot on sunny summer days. There is an ancient temple and an inexhaustible well with delicious water at the top of the mountain in the fortress. The tower has been restored, and there is a good staircase inside to the observation deck. You can order a guide at the ticket counter below, which makes climbing interesting and easy.

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Наталья Писулина

Level 12 Local Expert

We visited the ancient Anakopian fortress on the mountain in New Athos. We climbed the road leading around the mountain and admired the beautiful views of the sea and the city in the lower reaches of the mountain. The observation deck on the tower, at the top of the ancient church, where you can put candles and make a wish that will surely come true. A wonderful place with a history that fascinates and enchants nature. You won't regret visiting!

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Светлана Клюева

Level 15 Local Expert

I want to climb this fortress every time we come to Abkhazia! The climb is not very difficult, about 40 minutes, and it rewards us with magnificent views of the Novoafonskaya embankment with its sights - the monastery, the Ptsyrkha station, etc. In addition, after a walk uphill, on a hot day, at the foot of the fortress, next to an ancient temple, a miracle awaited us-a holy spring, a well from which any traveler can drink. The water is clean and delicious. The most amazing thing is how did she end up on top of the mountain?! And we were carrying bottles with us, we didn't need them.

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Леша Матузков

Level 18 Local Expert

An incredibly interesting and beautiful place!! We decided to walk up from the bottom in the evening, although a taxi costs 350 rubles. It was not easy to get to the ticket office, but it was fun, considering the 5-6 dogs that accompanied us, but only 2 reached the tower)) The climb is not easy, as it is not quite gentle, even considering the asphalt, there are rocks and puddles after the ticket offices, but it's worth it.😉Unfortunately, we didn't get into the tower itself, as rain was forecast and there were light frosts at times, but it only works in dry weather (( We rose during sunset, so the view was gorgeous👌🏼👌🏼 A very beautiful and powerful place!!

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Роман Соболев

Level 7 Local Expert

Visit this place while in New Athos, Abkhazia - you won't regret it. Climb to the top of the tower! It's worth it! The views are incredible! Apsny is a country of the soul!

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Наталья Ржавина

Level 10 Local Expert

It's beautiful, the views are amazing. The climb is difficult, but if you walk slowly, then everything is fine. The water in the well is very tasty, after such a rise it is the most delicious water I have ever drunk.

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Бриз

Level 18 Local Expert

Every time we visit Abkhazia, we climb the Iverskaya Mountain and the Anakopian fortress. The tower and the view from it are the icing on the cake) Recommend 👍 A place of soul

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Гузель

Level 13 Local Expert

Observation tower, 360° view around You can climb along a dirt road, or you can take a short cut along the paths uphill. But you need to go down them carefully, it's easy to get up from there. There is an inexhaustible well next to the tower, take a bottle of water with you. And there is also an open-air church there, you can put candles.

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Светлана Чеченева

Level 9 Local Expert

A good place for an active walk and viewing the wonderful views from the tower. There is also a spring with delicious water.

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galuasha

Level 7 Local Expert

The view from the tower is charming, I advise you to visit, the trail is equipped all the way to the tower, you can both with and without an excursion, an entrance fee is charged.

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Анастасия Костенко

Level 20 Local Expert

The cashier made an impression, but it's not that important. You will find 1.5 km uphill in the heat, but great views, history at arm's length, preserved architecture. About the spoiled impression: don't be surprised if you go on foot and someone goes there in their car, just because the lady at the entrance wanted to

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Алексей Демишев

Level 14 Local Expert

Wonderful all-round view. Great photo zone. Thanks to those who restored it

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Евгения Шевченко

Level 9 Local Expert

You'll have to walk up to the fortress, but it's probably the best panoramic view in Abkhazia. The tower is partially renovated, restored relatively recently, but it is precisely because of this that you can climb it and admire the views. This is a must have place when visiting Abkhazia

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Виктория Е.

Level 9 Local Expert

Gorgeous views. It is necessary to go through all the turns. There are 12 of them, in honor of the 12 apostles (thank you, the priest told us).

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Александр Кузнецов

Level 13 Local Expert

The beauty is at the very top, which is not easy to reach, but if your throat is dry when climbing, then there is a well with cool water waiting for you.

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Наталья З.

Level 16 Local Expert

Of course, it's a quest to reach it, it's far, hard, for me personally with the youngest child. But the eldest child and her husband arrived safely and the views there are gorgeous. I recommend. At least once, but to visit such a place

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Рашит Ахметдинов

Level 11 Local Expert

A wonderful and beautiful place. The view from the fortress to the sea is awesome. A well with inexhaustible water.Do not forget comfortable shoes for lifting.

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Евгений Д.

Level 5 Local Expert

it is better to get up in the morning or not at the peak of the heat itself. we were at the beginning of July at about 9.30 am, everyone was sweating half the way, including 2 10-year-old children. they probably drank half a bucket of water from the well at once) there were few people, they managed to take pictures without strangers

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Светлана Хлебопашцева

Level 18 Local Expert

The wonderful view and fresh air will be your companion during the ascent to this place. And what a beautiful view opened from a bird's-eye view. A mesmerizing beautiful place. A must-visit.

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Владимир Журманов

Level 30 Local Expert

The Gate Tower is a historical monument that preserves a centuries—old history. Even at the sight of it, you can imagine what kind of atmosphere the interior of the fortress is filled with.

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Павел Бдайциев

Level 8 Local Expert

Dear friends, I recommend you to have patience and water, on a hot day you will have to "sweat", you need to walk along the winding road uphill, take comfortable shoes, there is a mountain road. And so, there is such a view!

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Делай тело

Level 12 Local Expert

The road is uphill, the shoes should be comfortable, the views are magnificent!!!! The whole of Abkhazia is in the palm of your hand! There is a temple at the top and an inexhaustible source, historical facts say that this tower is 2 thousand years old

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Наталия

Level 27 Local Expert

There are a lot of beautiful historical places with a rich history in Abkhazia, abandoned buildings (rest houses, sanatorium, former research institutes) built during the Soviet period. I will briefly describe one of the oldest sights of Abkhazia on my last visit in October this year. An ancient fortification has been preserved on the Iverskaya Mountain, in New Athos. You can climb up to this citadel along the serpentine winding path. After driving up to the car and on the site, leaving it, buying tickets and paying for the parking of the car , we went up to the citadel of the Anakopian fortress. It was a hot day, October 10 +25 °, rising, along the way we photographed beautiful views, nature, growing exuberantly in a subtropical climate. I took a shortcut part of the way....A smart guy will get around the mountain, huh..... it will cut directly. Which I did. At the top, the fortification is striking in its magnitude❗It was built somewhere in the 5th- 7th centuries on the slope of the Iverskaya mountain, south of the republic, and was considered a reliable fortress against enemy invasions. Much later, the parish of the Blessed Virgin Mary was organized here and Athos monks lived. The height above sea level is 350 m. Currently, it is an archaeological ensemble of 13 sites including : ruins of walls and defensive preserved lines. In 2008, the eastern tower was reconstructed , which can be climbed and a wonderful view opens in front of your eyes. ➖ In the distance, a ridge of mountains, the sea, New Athos. ❗The very construction of the fortification line, the tower, the citadel and the views before your eyes are impressive. This beauty is mesmerizing ❗

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Игорь С.

Level 7 Local Expert

Climbing to the top, where the tower is located, is not very easy, but it's worth it. There is a great view from the top of the mountain and the top of the tower. We drank some water from an inexhaustible source, very tasty. I recommend a visit.

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Руслан

Level 5 Local Expert

A very beautiful view of the mountains on one side and the sea on the other, and of course the historical place with its surroundings is definitely worth a visit.

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Alex Shkre

Level 18 Local Expert

It's a good attraction, but everything is in disrepair, as something was done in the USSR and that's it. Money is taken from tourists everywhere and for everything, but it can be seen that it settles in someone's pockets, and nothing will improve in 100 years, it will only destroy.

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Анастасия И.

Level 8 Local Expert

It's a bit of a climb, but it's worth it!! The view of the city is simply incomparable!!! There is a well with drinking water, benches in the shade, and the nature is simply incredibly beautiful. 😍😍😍

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Сергей Муравьев

Level 23 Local Expert

Great place! I recommend it! Climb slowly, new views open up with each ascent. Take enough water. At the very top, you will be surprised by the view of the tower, the spring, and the chapel. Take care of yourself and nature.

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dusdrummer

Level 9 Local Expert

A great place to start exploring New Athos, everything else is on the way down. The most beautiful views and historical heritage of Abkhazia, you can touch this history with your hands.

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Максим К.

Level 9 Local Expert

The entrance to the territory is 700 rubles. But the views are great.

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Иван иванов

Level 18 Local Expert

I definitely recommend it, just take some water with you) but the views are worth it!!!

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Ольга

Level 16 Local Expert

We went around the entire fortress from all sides. The views are wonderful. It's a pity there are no funiculars here. And so many people can walk. 2.5 km

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Юлия Кунашёва

Level 12 Local Expert

Wear comfortable shoes, it's a long road on a rocky road, but the views are amazing

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Иван К.

Level 5 Local Expert

It is better to get up from the ticket office slowly, with a guided tour. The ascent with the guided tour takes about an hour. It is better to take a taxi to the ticket office.

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Максим Раздорский

Level 11 Local Expert

What remained of the fortress, in May 2023, saw that restoration work was underway. I think it will be much more interesting if the whole complex is erected. A magnificent 360-degree view opens from the height of the tower. Climbing, and if it is still in hot weather, it will not be easy for everyone. A kind of mini-pilgrimage. Before that, ask a question, a goal, so that the foot ascent would have some kind of spiritual purpose. It's a unique place, I've been there 4 or five times myself. I usually shorten it by cutting in a straight line, there are small paths there. The entrance is 300 rubles, if memory serves.)

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LuNaduxa

Level 19 Local Expert

An attraction for the prepared and motivated! Climbing the mountain with two children aged 4 and 8 was quite difficult, but what a view opens from the tower! At the top there is a tower, ruins and a chapel where you can put candles. Small children either in their arms or by the hand - there are dangerous ditches and cliffs. But overall, it turned out to be a wonderful walk! A very beautiful panorama opens from above!

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stas s.

Level 19 Local Expert

The place is located on a mountain in the city of N.Athos. Beautiful view from the mountain. But part of the way will have to go downhill, it's not a steep climb. There is a high observation tower on the mountain.

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Маргарита Миронова

Level 30 Local Expert

The gate tower is located on the territory of the fortress. Entrance is paid. 300 rubles . The tower has not been restored.

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Татьяна

Level 8 Local Expert

So far, this place is only developing. 300 rubles entrance fee. Climbing is not easy. The view is beautiful, but it needs to be clear of fog.

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Светлана И.... ва

Level 9 Local Expert

The climbing path is covered in cow cakes and stones, but the most unpleasant thing was to see dirty rags on the tower, which was once the flag of Abkhazia... Although they had Victory Day the other day, they could have hung a new flag....

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Ибр

Level 18 Local Expert

It's very beautiful, the view is of course super. But in any case, do not try to go in the evening it will get dark and you will not see anything. We need to get there at least before the end of the morning

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Сергей

Level 12 Local Expert

Superspecies on New Athos and the surrounding area. Inside there is a functioning 5th century church and an inexhaustible spring with icy clear water. But we must prepare to go from the New Athos caves up the mountain 2.5 km. My daughter and I climbed for 2.5 hours. When I got up, I felt like I was in the shower. But the views are worth it. Recommend.

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Наталия Мишина

Level 7 Local Expert

Be sure to go upstairs! There is an incredible view of the city from here! We went up here in the afternoon, in the late afternoon and caught an incredibly beautiful sunset!

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Олег Савоськин

Level 13 Local Expert

In the middle of June, we visited the peshers, climbed the Anakopian fortress.we drove the car to the top parking lot...parking is paid 200 rubles.., further on foot, many climbed with young children, I do not advise it is hot in the afternoon, the road is rocky, it is very difficult, but if you climb the view from the tower opens to the whole of Mount Athos😄👍

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Денис Петров

Level 13 Local Expert

A very beautiful place, I recommend you to visit. You should first take a walk uphill in order to enjoy the beautiful views. There is a small parking lot in front of the entrance.

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александр у.

Level 7 Local Expert

Cons parking is paid. The climb is very long. Partially remodeled. I expected more.

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Алексей Фетисов

Level 16 Local Expert

The ticket price is 300 rubles. Well, to get to this tower, you need to go through a small serpentine))) The restoration of the fortress wall is underway nearby.

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Валерий Мограбян

Level 10 Local Expert

Excellent observation tower, there is an exit directly to the tower via the stairs inside. The climb is quite comfortable, even in sneakers (but better in comfortable sneakers). There is also a church there. There is water in the spring. Admission is 300 rubles per adult. I recommend it!

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Дмитрий С.

Level 7 Local Expert

It's beautiful, but it's frustrating that they don't follow almost such an attraction.

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Евгений Кадацкий

Level 13 Local Expert

A very beautiful view from the observation deck next to the tower. It takes a long time to get up from the habit, of course, but it's worth it.

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