Phanagoria fortress in Taman

What to Expect and Is It Worth Visiting

Phanagoria fortress in Taman it was built under the leadership of the Great Commander Suvorov to protect the borders from the Ottoman Empire in 1794. But it has nothing to do with the ancient Greek city of Phanagoria, it was simply named after him. By the way, the city itself was not on the site of the fortress, but 20 kilometers northeast of here.

The fortress in its usual form did not remain, only the earthen rampart that served as its base was preserved. Therefore, this attraction is also called "Suvorovsky Val", the three-pointed outlines of which are clearly visible from above, for example, on satellite maps. On the spot you will see just a field and a moat, overgrown with grass, in which you can not recognize the former Fortress. But at the entrance to the field they equipped a memorial with busts of commanders and ancient cannons.

This place is worth a visit during a trip to the winery "Chateau Taman" and the company wine shop, which are located across the street. Or you can walk here from the village if you have nothing to do in Tamani.

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