Description and is it worth visiting the Fortress of Abajuatsa
The Fortress of Abahuaca is also called Abahuamca, and on Google maps it is marked as Abahautsa, and on the official sign of the landmark it is generally called Abgarhutskaya. It dates from the VI-VIII centuries. According to different versions, it was either a defensive or a signal tower. Archaeological excavations have not been carried out here, and therefore very little is known about its history.
This is a protected historical monument, but at the same time a little-known tourist attraction that tourists rarely visit and do not take excursions here. It consists of the ruins of a single tower and the remains of several walls around. A path leads from the fortress to the entrance to the cave with bats, it can also be visited. It is located on a hill with steep steep walls, offering beautiful views of the surrounding area. If you love all sorts of old and little-known tourist places, or have already looked at everything in Abkhazia, then you can stop by this fortress.
🕐 Working hours
In the daytime.
💵 Entrance fee / ticket price
200 rubles.
🚶 How to get there
The fortress is located in Gudauta district, 20 kilometers from Gudauta (fortress on the map). Group excursions are not carried here yet, you can only get there by your own transport or with an individual excursion. A bad rocky primer leads to the fortress. In good weather, you can easily get there by any car, but drive very carefully. Further to the fortress you will have to climb the path and the stone staircase, walk for 20 minutes.
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