Beautiful views but if you’re not into history then it’s not really needed to visit

If you're driving by, stop to see this historic ruin. Parking is free below the ruins. Entry 8 Gel per adult. There is also a barrier-free entrance. The place is beautifully arranged, full of greenery, a board with a description. There are beautiful views of the sea and the city of Batumi and Kobuleti.

A beautiful place nestled in a magnificent area of large natural forests, overlooking the sea from a high vantage point, offering a stunning view where the sea meets the sky. The site also contains the remains of a historical castle, housing numerous artifacts and relics for visitors to explore. There are also restrooms and a small shop selling water and hot drinks. The place is well worth a visit.

The location is very nice to get, amazing sea views and once this place was very strategic place, archeology proofs that even Romans were here. Very inspired of infrastructure how it merged to the past. Come here morning or evening for the best views 🌳🏰

We love old castles and forts. This one really is nothing special. Admission is cash only. View is nice, but you can get the same for free anywhere along the coast. The ruins are poorly maintained, there are no clearly marked paths, and climbing can be dangerous. No reconstructions, and no imagination in the exhibits. We were looking forward to more, and left disappointed.

Nice fortress by the sea. There was a couple doing a wedding shoot when we went. Not many people were here. It's fairly small but nice stop if you're around the area. The roads are fun to drive. It cost 10 Lari for adults

Plenty of history dating from ancient times is contained in these ruins, however not many options to learn about the places, there is no designated visiting path. You have to wander around and try to find more interesting spots, unless you have your own guide. Place with huge potential, but as for late 2024 not properly used yet.

Kobuleti Beach offers a stunning seaside experience with easy access to spots even during peak hours. The sunsets are truly breathtaking. ♥️ However, the beach is somewhat neglected. There are no recycling bins close to the beach, and facilities like changing cabins or public restrooms are missing. Additionally, motorboats and tourist boats often sail too close to the shore, disturbing those trying to relax. The boats also pollute the water and create an unpleasant smell due to their exhaust fumes. During the day, the odor of fuel can be overwhelming, and it’s surprising that this situation seems to be accepted as normal. I hope both the people and the local authorities will start to value and take better care of this beautiful place.

Spoilt by motorboats and jetskis, what is a very beautiful beach stinks of fuel and is not safe for swimmers due to the watercraft coming too close and too fast. These need restricting to specifically permitted launching areas and there need to be clearly demarcated safe swimming zones.

Pretty nice beach, but super rocky. There are quite a lot of restaurants around

Quite clean water. Did not disappoint, it is not very crowded, at least not always. Very good sunset 👍

It is good and clean beach. There are lifeguards and they are ready to help. But be careful the beach is full of stones and they can hurt you!!!

Beautiful view and nice atmosphere, but the beach is terrible.

Cleaner water than batumi beach. Good coast. There's changing booth and open shower. Washroom is nearby. There are some restaurants on the coast. A good relaxing spot.

Wide beach, the water is not clean because the depth is 30-40 cm. Maybe the nice place for the body board but there were no waves. There are safeguards and police, so I think it is safety place. Wonderful place for the kids (up to 7 years old).

One of the best beaches's spots in Georgia. Specially during the sunset. It's really beautifull and calm

Nice beach, with an unusual sand color.

The weather would keep on changing all the time, yet it's warm enough to swim and enjoy your stay

nice beach but in summer has to be overcrowded. black sand from magnetite partciles, you can rent bike or electric scooter here

This magnetic black sand is sooo good! But I have never seen such dirty water ever. Plastic bags, chips and other packs, plastic bottles. It’s like swimming in a garbage bin. I cannot understand why such a beautiful place is such highly polluted.

Really pleasing, black sand, supposedly good for joints. Very dirty beach. A lot of cigarette's butts and overal litter. In the summer months a crowd of mobile sellers offering many kinds of food.

Didiani Palace Museum is a charming place to visit, boasting a friendly guide. However, it consists of just two rooms: a treasury and two rooms furnished in the Didiani style. Admission is priced at 12 GEL for both rooms or 8 GEL for one. The guided tour costs 30 GEL per group (up to 15 people) in English or Russian. I would recommend skipping the guide as all information provided was displayed on labels next to exhibits, allowing for a self-guided exploration of the rooms.

Unfortunately the main building of the museum itself was closed due to a private event. We were able to visit the church and witness their daily ritual starting with the bells ringing. The palace has a vast campus that is good to stroll around in.

Interesting and elegant museum in often-overlooked Zugdidi. The palace has a fascinating history and even a connection to Napoleon’s family. Definitely worth a visit if you’re in western Georgia.

12 GEL entrance fee, credit cards accepted. There were some interesting exhibits and almost everything had explanations in English. The place is bit run down though.

The place is very beautiful and interesting, inside and out. It starts with old boxwood trees that are grown as full trees, not bushes (I can only imagine how old they must be), and ends with the museum. The staff is super friendly and always tries to help and create a comfortable atmosphere. The halls display ancient icons and relics of the Dadiani family, and the museum pieces are very well preserved. Even without a guide, there is a short history written on the information boards. The entrance fee is very cheap - 12 GEL, as I recall, and it's totally worth it.

Dadiani Palace in Zugdidi, Georgia, once home to the noble Dadiani family, showcases 19th-century elegance. Surrounded by lush gardens, it houses a museum with art, artifacts, and Napoleon’s personal relics.

The part of Megrelian Royal Family, with old and historical art, furniture and architecture. In case of being in Zugdidi, the place is worth the visit and the time

(Translated by Google) Very beautiful place. I enjoyed walking along the embankment. Soulful. (Original) Очень красивое место. С удовольствием прогулялась по набережной. Душевно.

(Translated by Google) Sukhumi embankment is a good place to take beautiful photos and breathe air, as there are eucalyptus plantations. But damn, the gypsies ruined all the good impressions, they cheated you out of some money, so don’t give your hand, and try to avoid it, otherwise you won’t get rid of it. Under the pretext of a holiday, they knit a thread with a wish, supposedly just like that, and as a result they roll out the amount. The fountain itself near the Palace of Culture looks pretty good, many people take photos there and we are no exception. (Original) Сухумская набережная неплохое место для того чтобы сделать красивые фото, подышать воздухом, так как есть насаждения эвкалипта. Но блин цыгане испортили все хорошие впечатления, развели с ниточками на руку, на немного денег, поэтому не давайте руки, и старайтесь избегать, а то не отвяжитесь. Под предлогом праздника вяжут ниточку с загаданием желания типо просто так, а по итогу выкатывают сумму. Сам фонтан около дворца культуры выглядит довольно таки неплохо, много кто делает там фото и мы не исключение.

(Translated by Google) A very beautiful fountain - picturesque, colorful! Unusual sculptures! I advise everyone to visit this place if you are vacationing in Abkhazia. (Original) Очень красивый фонтан - живописно, красочно! Необычные скульптуры! Всем советую посетить данное место, если будете отдыхать в Абхазии.

(Translated by Google) The fountain is worthy! Located next to the Abkhaz State Drama Theater. There is a beautiful place around with tourists and locals walking around, giant eucalyptus trees, cafes, shops, in general, this is the most tourist center of Sukhum. (Original) Фонтан достойный! Расположен рядом с Абхазским государственным драматическим театром. Вокруг красивое место с гуляющими туристами и местными жителями, гигантские эвкалипты, кафе, магазинчики, в общем это самый туристический центр Сухума.

(Translated by Google) The fountain with griffins and part of the embankment are the most beautiful places in Sukhum. Here, the famous Brekhalovka with delicious coffee, intimate conversations, small monuments, everything is conducive to leisurely and measured walks. I really hope that the government will have funds for the further restoration of the city. (Original) Фонтан с грифонами и часть набережной самое красивое место в Сухум. Здесь и знаменитая Брехаловка с вкусным кофе, и задушевными беседами, небольшие памятники, всё распологает к неспешным и размеренным прогулкам. Очень надеюсь, что у правительства появятся средства для дальнейшего восстановления города.

(Translated by Google) A beautiful place in the very center of the city: a beautiful pedestrian area overlooking the sea 🌊. Nearby is the most famous place in the city - Brekhalovka, where the most delicious oriental coffee is. Well, the fountain itself is the calling card of the city. A great place for walks and great photos 😉. (Original) Красивое место в самом центре города: красивая пешеходная зона с видом на море 🌊. Рядом самое известное место города - Брехаловка, где самый вкусный кофе по-восточному. Ну, и сам фонтан - визитная карточка города. Прекрасное место для прогулок и шикарных фото 😉.

(Translated by Google) Great location for photos. Cozy square combined with palm trees. The beautiful entrance to the theater adds color. Impossible to pass by. (Original) Шикарная локация для фото . Уютная площадь в сочетании с пальмами. Добавляет колоритности красивейший вход в театр. Невозможно пройти мимо.

The Sukhumi Botanical Garden is one of the most beautiful and peaceful places in the city. Here you can see rare plants from all over the world, stroll along shaded alleys, and enjoy the freshness of greenery. The atmosphere is serene, filled with birdsong and the rustling of leaves. The ancient trees and exotic flowers are especially impressive, creating the feeling of traveling through different parts of the world. It’s a perfect place for family walks, photo sessions, and escaping the city bustle.

Sukhumi Botanical Garden is one of the oldest botanical gardens in the Caucasus. It was founded in 1840 as Sukhum-Kale Military-Botanical Garden by the head of the Russian Black Sea fortification line N. N. Rayevsky with the purpose of the introduction of new plants in the region (particularly tea and citrus fruits). It was ravaged by Turkish forces in 1853-55 and 1877-78 in the course of the Russo-Turkish wars. The garden was transferred to civil authorities in 1889 and the restoration of the plantings was begun in 1894.

Great open outdoors botanical garden, with wide variety of plantsbfrom all over the world. The oldest tree is more than 500 years old. They renovated the park, so it is noce to walk there and enjoy good weather.

Nice place with many plants and flowers

Every where i find a botanical garden I visit it. This one is quite small but is beautifully arranged, well managed and documented. Definitely worth a visit when you are in Sokhumi

Quite small and expensive relative to other botanical gardens. It has some nice parts but it is not worth the price

While the garden is not that large, it's still nice and there is a really old tree in the center, and when I say old, I mean really, really old! If you are in Sukhumi and got some free hour just get there)

A place that a tourist should visit in Abkhazia. If you love geology and discover how the nature can surprise you, this is the right place. The tour lasts around 40/45 minutes. Remember to bring a jacket because also in summer the temperature is around 10°/12°

Great cave to visit! The height of the ceiling in the cave is staggering. Wonderful experience!

Must have visited attraction in Abkhazia. Unforgettable journey/

A big cave that you had to take a train to visit... The inside is so beautiful.. Each part has it own story the guide will light you up all the way in

This cave is huge! We were walking 1,5 hours. It was very interesting to see nature creations. Great experience!

Very good

It's worth the wait and the time to see this huge cave with metro like train that will transport you down and then back up.

beautiful and magical place. clean air. the cool of the mountains. the heat of the sun. blue sky. country of soul Abkhazia. clean and cozy. you're going to love it here

The old fortres on the top of the hill. The main tower is illuminated during the night, so it is hard to miss. Breathtaki mg views, especially during cloudy days, when you see the clouds are passing through the top of the hill.

Anacopia Fortress (Georgian: ანაკოფია) is an ancient Abkhazian military citadel in New Athos (as it is currently known) in the Russian sponsored Autonomous Republic of Abkhazia, located some 22 km (14 miles) by road along the coast from Sukhumi. The site, approximately 450 × 150 meters in extent, is located a mile or so inland, at the top of the Iverian Mountain. It is the most complete surviving building of ancient Anacopia, the former capital of the Kingdom of Abkhazia. A military structure was constructed here between the second and fourth centuries. At the end of the seventh century walls were constructed around the site of the citadel, with support from the Byzantines who had become alarmed by Islamist expansionism. The walls, up to 60 com (2 feet) thick, are constructed of largely tightly assembled and carefully hewn limestone blocks. There is a single entrance, a small gate on the south side of the enclosure. At the centre is a Roman style tower, four storeys high, with excellent views in all directions across the surrounding landscape and, to the south-west of the fortress, the Black Sea. A small Christian basilica was also constructed in the centre of the fortress during or before the eighth century. The stone altar from it survives (2014), along with some frescoes featuring a cross and some fishes, a religious symbol frequently used by early Christians in and around the Eastern Roman empire. Next to the church is a cistern filled naturally with spring water by means of a 25 meter deep well beneath it. During the eighth century Anacopia found itself near the moving frontier that separated Byzantine Christendom from the Umayyad Caliphate, and in 736/737 Abū ʿAbd Al-Malik Marwān ibn Muḥammad, the future Marwan II, appeared outside the walls with a force of 60,000 men and laid siege to what was by now the capital of the Abkhazian Kingdom. The Georgian chronicle relates that the citadel was defended by a force of 1,000 Georgians and 2,000 Abkhazians under the leadership of Leon I of Abkhazia. The chronicle recalls that the Arab forces suffered from an epidemic that killed 35,000 of them while a further 3,000 were killed in the fighting. The successful defence of Anacopia is regarded as a pivotal turning point in Georgian history. A restoration was undertaken in 2008 to improve the safety of the site and reinstate the tower as a usable lookout point

Magic view

Worth to visit that

(Translated by Google) It turns out that this is the largest fortress in the Caucasian Mediterranean. Which has withstood many sieges and even stopped the Arabs in the eighth century AD. The view is divine, but you still need to get to this view. First, it is a serpentine uphill from New Athos past the cave and even higher to the parking lot. Then 1400 m up on foot, part in the sun, part in the shade of trees. And then the first tower begins, but the fortress develops further in height, so to reach the very top you need another 15 - 20 minutes. Entrance 200 rubles. At the moment, restoration work is underway to restore part of the fortress. There is also a holy spring with clean fresh water at the top (Original) Оказывается, это самая большая крепость на кавказском средиземноморье. Которое выдержало много осад и даже остановило арабов в восьмом веке н.э. Вид открывается божественный, но до этого вида ещё нужно добраться. Сначала это серпантин в гору из нового Афона мимо пещеры и ещё выше до парковки. Потом 1400 м вверх пешком часть под солнцем часть в тени деревьев. А потом начинается первая башня, но крепость развивается дальше в высоту поэтому чтобы дойти до самого верха нужно ещё минут 15 – 20. Вход 200 руб. На данный момент ведутся реставрационные работы с целью восстановить часть крепости. Сверху также есть святой источник с чистой свежей водой

(Translated by Google) We decided to go all the way to the top of the fortress without any "cheap lifts" from the very bottom (from the park). The weather was most suitable - cloudy, so we covered the route without any problems. Entrance to the reserve is paid, only 300 rubles per adult. There are local guides who are ready to accompany you to the top for 1,500 rubles and tell you about the history of the fortress, its inhabitants and the remaining buildings. The path is convenient, equipped with rest areas, trash bins. As you climb, beautiful views of New Athos and the surrounding area open up. At the top, the view is even better + the remaining ancient buildings: temple ruins, a well, a watchtower (which you can climb). At the top, we got into a cloud, which turned into rain a little lower. But this did not spoil the impressions at all. (Original) Решили пройти весь путь на вершину крепости без всяких "подвезунов недорого" от самого низа (от парка). Погода была самая подходящая - пасмурная, поэтому маршрут преодолели без проблем. Вход в заповедник платный, всего 300 рублей со взрослого. Есть местные экскурсоводы, готовые за 1500 рублей сопроводить вас на вершину и рассказать про историю крепости, её жителей и оставшиеся строения. Тропа удобная, оборудована местами отдыха, мусорками. По мере подъёма, открываются прекрасные виды на Новый Афон и окрестности. На вершине виде ещё лучше + оставшиеся древние постройки: руины храма, колодец, дозорная башня (на которую можно подняться). На вершине мы попали в облако, которое чуть ниже стало дождём. Но это нисколько не испортило впечатлений.

(Translated by Google) Cape Pitsunda is not inspiring... The poor appearance of the boarding houses.... The beach is not well-groomed despite the number of residents and the creation of favorable conditions for them and for other guests. There is a place to change clothes, but it’s on the main promenade street, there’s a shower right there... People walk, and you wash, change clothes... (Original) Мыс Пицунда не вдохновляет... Убогий вид пансионатов ....Пляж не ухоженный не смотря на такое количество проживающих и создание благоприятных условий для них и для других гостей ,. Есть где переодеться, но стоит на главной улице прогулочной, тут же и душ....Люди идут, а ты моешься , передеваешься....

(Translated by Google) Cape Pitsunda is a low-lying cape on the Caucasian coast of the Black Sea, near the mouth of the Bzyb River. Mainly originated from sedimentary rocks of the river. Partially occupies a swampy lowland. The height above sea level is 1.5-3 m. It borders Pitsunda Bay on the east. On the territory of the cape grow Pitsunda pine, oak, ash, linden, boxwood, and tangerine. On the seashore seven 14-story buildings of boarding houses built in 1967: “Mayak”, “Amzara”, “Amra”, “Kolkhida”, “Golden Fleece”, “Bzyb”, “Apsny”. Part of the cape's territory has been declared a protected area. (Original) Мыс Пицунда — низменный мыс на кавказском побережье Чёрного моря, вблизи устья реки Бзыбь. В основном произошёл из осадочных пород реки. Частично занимает заболоченную низменность. Высота над уровнем моря 1,5—3 м. Ограничивает с востока Пицундскую бухту. На территории мыса произрастают пицундская сосна, дуб, ясень, липа, самшит, мандарин.На берегу моря семь 14-этажных корпусов пансионатов, построенных в 1967 году: "Маяк", "Амзара", "Амра", "Колхида", "Золотое руно", "Бзыбь", "Апсны". Частично территория мыса объявлена заповедной зоной.

(Translated by Google) Awesome Soviet place. The union has been gone for almost 30 years, but the action and people continue to live and exist. We miss the union - go to Pitsunda (Original) Потрясно совковое место. Союза нет уже почти 30 лет, а деяние и люди продолжают жить и существовать. Соскучились по союзу - вперёд в Пицунду

(Translated by Google) A great place for a family holiday with children. The sea is without waves, the water is clear, you can see the bottom for 6 meters, the beach is green. I think the best sea on our coast!!! (Original) Прекрасное место для отдыха семьи с детьми. Море без волн, вода прозрачная метров на 6 просматривается дно, в боль пляжа зелень. Думаю лучшее море нашего побережья!!!

(Translated by Google) A wonderful place on the territory of the Pitsunda military industrial complex. There are two buildings Mayak and Amzara. Incredibly beautiful sea. There are benches and a canteen at Pitsunda. A few tens of meters away is a summer outdoor cinema. (Original) Прекрасное место на территории опк Пицунда. Расположены два корпуса Маяк и Амзара. Невероятной красоты море. Есть скамейки и столовая опк Пицунда. В нескольких десятках метров летний открытый кинотеатр.

(Translated by Google) A very beautiful beach, oddly enough, but there is a completely different sea there🙄 it was a pleasure to swim, it was calm, but behind the cape it was stormy🤷‍♂️ (Original) Очень красивый пляж, как ни странно, но там совсем другое море🙄 плавать одно удовольствие, было спокойно, а за мысом штормило🤷‍♂️

(Translated by Google) Very beautiful place, clear water and aroma of pine needles (Original) Очень красивое место, прозрачная водичка и аромат сосновой хвои

Wonderful

(Translated by Google) The reserve is beautiful! And you need to watch, if possible, more than once. 1. Gegsky waterfall. Only by jeep. It's worth it! 2. Lake Ritsa itself. Amazingly beautiful. 3. Lots of entertainment and not very expensive. Bungee rope, zip line, horses (ahead along the road in the student clearing area). 4. You can drive further beyond the Ritsa parking lot. There is only one road. At the fork down there will be a cozy cafe and you can go to the water. Further along the same road are Stalin's Dava and Milk Falls. 5. Absolutely stunning canyons! I liked them even more than the lake! 6. There are places for a picnic and even camping! You can camp overnight with a tent. Overall, an amazing experience! (Original) Заповедник прекрасен! И нужно смотреть, по возможности, не за один раз. 1. Гегский водопад. Только на джипах. Оно того стоит! 2. Само озеро Рица. Удивительно красивое. 3. Куча развлечений и не очень дорого. Тарзанка, зип лайн, лошадки (вперёд по дороге в районе студенческой поляны). 4. За парковкой Рицы можно проехать дальше. Дорога всего одна. На развилке вниз будет уютное кафе и можно подойти к воде. Дальше по той же дороге дава Сталина и Молочный водопад. 5. Совершенно потрясающие каньоны! Они понравились даже больше, чем озеро! 6. Есть места для пикника и даже кемпинга! Можно встать на ночь с палаткой. В общем, потрясающие впечатления!

(Translated by Google) ⚠️ Dangerous! Irresponsible horse riding in the Valley of 7 Lakes (Abkhazia) During a hiking descent, I encountered a group of horses on a narrow path with a cliff. The horse touched me with its side, I almost fell into the abyss. The tourist did not control the horse, the shepherd walked behind, not ensuring safety. In response to the complaint, I heard rudeness, accusations and even physical aggression from the owner of the horses. Not a single escort or tourist intervened. This was absolute negligence and unsafety. ‼️ If you value your life, avoid these "walks". There is no instruction, responsibility is zero. (Original) ⚠️ Опасно! Безответственные конные прогулки в Долине 7 озёр (Абхазия) Во время пешего спуска столкнулась с группой на лошадях на узкой тропе с обрывом. Лошадь задела меня боком, я едва не сорвалась в пропасть. Турист не управлял лошадью, чабан шёл сзади, не обеспечив безопасность. В ответ на жалобу услышала грубость, обвинения и даже физическую агрессию от хозяина лошадей. Ни один сопровождающий или турист не вмешался. Это была абсолютная халатность и небезопасность. ‼️ Если вы цените свою жизнь — обходите стороной эти "прогулки". Инструктаж отсутствует, ответственность — нулевая.

(Translated by Google) It’s not for nothing that they say “Abkhazia is the country of the soul!” This is true!!! Having visited once, you want to come back again and again.... (Original) Не зря говорят "Абхазия-страна души!" Так и есть!!! Побывав один раз, хочется вернуться снова и снова....

(Translated by Google) We came to Ritsa by car, if it’s not the first time, then there won’t be a “Wow” effect. Everyone is urbanizing. The climb higher into the mountains was blocked with a barrier for no reason at all; it was impossible to pass through. Now only “our own” people have the keys, so to speak. In general, they are trying to rip off as much money as possible for nothing without raising the service. Entrance to the reserve is paid, 750 per person, the beautiful gorge is all closed with a fence, you can’t stop, look, or walk. Some beautiful observation decks were completely closed with a continuous scary fence. In general, the impressions are negative. (Original) Приехали на Рицу на машине, если не первый раз то эффекта "Вау" не будет. Все урбанизируют. Подъем выше в горы вообще без причины перекрыли шлагбаумом, проехать нельзя. Теперь ключи только у "своих" так сказать. В общем пытаются максимально содрать денег за ни за что и при этом не поднимая сервис. Въезд в заповедник платный, 750 с человека, красивое ущелье все закрыли забором, не остановиться, не посмотреть, не погулять. Смотровые площадки некоторые красивые вообще закрыли сплошным страшным забором. В общем впечатления негативные.

(Translated by Google) Lake Ritsa is a magnificent vacation spot, which is surrounded by very beautiful majestic mountains and tall trees! You should definitely visit it if you are going to go to the Country of Soul Abkhazia (Original) Озеро Рица - это великолепное место отдыха, которое окружают очень красивые величественные горы и высоченные деревья! Его надо обязательно посетить, если вы собираетесь ехать в Страну Души Абхазию

(Translated by Google) Very beautiful lake. In winter it resembles a little Switzerland. (Original) Очень красивое озеро . Зимой напоминает маленькую Швейцарию .

Amazing nature great Mountains great lake

Picturous place. The lake sits perfectly well in the valley. Clear water. A snow probably a bit better with snowcaps of Caucasian range

Extremely nice and beautiful place. Highly recommend to visit it.

Read my review in instagram @wonder__wanderer

My mother told me that it is a beautiful place…. Well only Russian tourists are able to see it. What a shame….

In ancient times there was a valley and a river at the site of the modern lake. A girl named Ritsa lived there with three brothers Agepsta, Atsetuka and Pshegishkha. Ritsa used to pasture her animals in the valley and her brothers hunted in the high mountains by day and returned to the valley in the evening, where they ate, sang songs, and admired their sister. Once the brothers went too far into the mountains. Ritsa missed them and sang. The forest robbers Gega and Iupshara heard her and decided to kidnap her. Iupshara caught her and rode down the valley, while Gega covered his flank. Ritsa's brothers heard her crying and came to the rescue. Pshegishkha threw a sword at the robbers, but he missed and the sword flew over the river. The valley was filled with water and turned into a lake. Ritsa broke from Iupshara's grip, but fell into the lake. The brothers couldn't save her. Then Pshegishkha threw the robber Iupshara into the lake, but Ritsa's water wouldn't accept him and threw out him over Pshegishkha's sword and the water carried him away to the sea. Gega ran after Iupshara, but he didn't manage to rescue him. Out of grief, the brothers turned into mountains, and today they are still standing here to protect the resting-place of Ritsa.

It’s breathtaking.

First thing you get, is evening deposit that 1500rub or ~30 euro per person, and 15euro for child, menu is poor, and personal are something, they’ve said how to sit, do not touch the edge of the tablecloth etc. (they are 3y.o. >_<)

(Translated by Google) We visited this restaurant on July 30, 2025. The restaurant itself is colorful, very beautiful interior. But the service is zero. The waiter with an arrogant face did not come up, did not clear the dirty dishes from the table. He recommended a dish, flounder with asparagus garnish, of course the most expensive. Oh well, we took this dish. The flounder is passable, but the asparagus, tired of life, is something. It feels like it has been in the freezer for 5 years, not crispy, wilted, reminiscent of snot. You can't wait for the waiter, he was not even visible on the horizon, we had to ask the hostess for the bill. The deposit per person is 2000, that's okay, but for this money, please at least serve at the level of a restaurant, and not a roadside cafe. Homemade pickles are terrible, half a fork of cabbage and old cucumbers. The baked Camembert brightened up the evening, it's really tasty. By the way, the waiter's name is Refat, I don't recommend getting to his table. And these forced 10% of the bill for service are too much, it would be fine if the service was up to par. Refat definitely doesn't deserve this money. (Original) Посетили данный ресторан 30 июля 2025 года. Сам ресторан колоритный, очень красивый интерьер. Но вот обслуживание на нуле. Официант с надменным лицом не подходил, грязную посуду со стола не убирал. Посоветовал блюдо, камбалу с гарниром из спаржи, конечно же самое дорогое. Ну да ладно, взяли данное блюдо. Камбала сносная, а вот уставшая от жизни спаржа это нечто. Такое ощущение, что в морозилке она пролежала лет 5, не хрустящая, увядшая, напоминающая сопли. Официанта не дождешься, его даже на горизонте видно не было, пришлось счет попросить у хостес. Депозит на человека 2000, это ладно, но за эти деньги будьте добры хотя бы обслуживайте на уровне ресторана , а не придорожного кафе. Соленья домашние ужас, пол вилка капусты и старые огурцы. Вечер скрасил запеченный камамбер, он действительно вкусный. Кстати официанта зовут Рефат , вот к нему за столик не советую попадать. И эти принудительные 10% от счета за обслуживание перебор, ладно бы обслуживание было на уровне . Рефат точно не заслуживает этих денег.

(Translated by Google) I'll be brief. I've been there twice. It's an atmospheric, beautiful, impressive, and memorable place. The service and food (and all the reviews here are true) were just HUGELY lucky to have it at that time and on that day. The first time, we received excellent service, and the food and drinks (ice cream) were excellent. The second time, a proud miracle named Roland came up to us!!! and while laying out the menu, he said if you don't order anything, then leave! Holy shit! I said, comrade, we've been here twice and we've already eaten! And he replied, "Attention! Show me the photos!!!" This is pure innovation in service! I won't write any more, I've told them everything I could! BUT! Do you think anything will change? NO! People come, there are enough customers! The restaurant is popular DESPITE EVERYTHING, so why bother, it'll be fine! And it will continue to be this way! And if your stars align, everything will be fine, both the food and the service! But if you're unlucky, you'll be met with rudeness and expired goods! So be prepared just in case and hope for the best! You're going anyway) P.S. If Roland approaches you!))) Don't waste your nerves, just call another waiter. (Original) Буду краток. Были 2 раза. Атмосферное красивое впечатляющее и запоминающееся место. Сервис и еда ( и тут все отзывы верные) КАК ПОВЕЗЕТ именно в это время и в этот день. Первый раз нас прекрасно обслужили и еда/питье мороженое были отличными. Второй раз подошло гордое чудо по имени Роланд!!! и выкладывая меню сказало если вы ничего не будете заказывать то выходите! Пипец! Я говорю товарищ мы у вас 2 раз и уже кушали! И он отвечает !внимание! Покажите фотографии!!! Это просто прям инновации сервиса обслуживания! Дальше не пишу высказал им все на что хватило сил! НО! Вы думаете что то изменится? НЕТ! Народ ходит, клиентов хватает! Ресторан популярный НЕСМОТРЯ НИ НА ЧТО поэтому зачем хозяевам заморачиваться и так сойдет! И так будет и дальше! И если ваши звезды сойдутся все будет хорошо и еда и сервис! Но если не повезет будет вам и хамство и просрочка! Так что будьте на всякий случай готовы и надейтесь на лучшее! Все равно же пойдете) Р. S. Если к вам подошёл Роланд!))) не тратьте в пустую свои нервы просто позовите другого официанта.

(Translated by Google) We visited here on October 7th. A slight young man swam up to us at the entrance and said they had a mandatory deposit of 2,000 rubles per person, saying they weren't interested in orders totaling less. Okay, we agreed, thinking the food and service would be just as good as the interior. It turned out to be just the opposite. At first, the young man took a long time to figure out where to seat us, claiming we were all reserved (even though there were only two tables occupied at the time). He seated us in the aisle. About 20 minutes later, the waitress arrived, glued to her phone. Some items on the menu were out of stock. And the ones we ordered were only good in presentation. The fried eggplant salad for 680 rubles just doesn't go with the suluguni cheese, and it's clearly overdone with the lettuce – they decided to skimp on the tomatoes? The dressing was absolutely terrible. An appetizer with the pretentious name "Dvoryanskaya" for 650 rubles was actually a dull-tasting suluguni cheese smeared across the pan with some vague spices. The Adjarian khachapuri, or, as they call it here, Achash with egg, was also a C. The required piece of butter on top was missing. And the crowning glory was the so-called "strudel" for 450 rubles. Strudel, folks, is fresh apples with raisins or berries with finely chopped nuts, placed on a thin sheet of dough, then rolled into a roll. It's baked, then cut into portions. And your "strudel" is topped with a disgusting, cloyingly sweet apple confiture, encased in puff pastry. The ice cream, complete with obvious flecks of ice, means it was defrosted and refrozen. I spent about 20 minutes trying to get the bill; there wasn't a single waiter in the room. I had to go to the counter. The waiters were tucked away behind the counter, engrossed in their smartphones. And while we were dining there, the restaurant was empty—only one couple came in, looked at the menu, and left, more perceptive than us. So, it's unclear what the waiter was so preoccupied with, as he "badly" chose our seat. The mandatory 10% service charge is also outrageous. However, that's generally the style of Abkhazian restaurants. In short: don't come here. The interiors aren't worth the price. And we can't encourage such a scurrilous attitude toward customers. However, thankfully, many people understand this, considering the empty room and three yawning waiters. (Original) Побывали здесь 7 октября. На входе к нам величаво подплыл субтильный юноша и сказал, что у них есть обязательный депозит 2000 рублей с носа, типа, заказы, в совокупности на меньшую сумму их не интересуют. Ладно, согласились, подумав, что кухня и обслуживание будут так же хороши как интерьер. Всё оказалось ровно наоборот. Сначала юноша долго соображал, куда же нас посадить, типа, все зарезервировано (при занятых на тот момент только 2 столиках). Посадил в проходе. Минут через 20 пришла официантка, не могла оторваться от телефона. Часть позиций в меню отсутствовала. А те, что мы заказали, были хороши лишь по подаче. Салат с жареными баклажанами за 680 р. ну никак не сочетается с сулугуни, да с листьями салата явный перебор – решили на помидорах сэкономить? Заправка совсем никакая. Закуска с претенциозным названием «Дворянская» за 650 р. – на деле растопленный и размазанный по сковородке маловыразительный по вкусу сулугуни с какими-то неявными специями. Хачапур по-аджарски или, как его здесь называют Ачаш с яйцом, тоже был на троечку. Положенного кусочка масла сверху не оказалось. А добил все, так называемый «штрудель» за 450 р. Штрудель, ребята, свежие яблоки с изюмом или ягоды с мелко раздробленными орехами, которые кладутся на тончайший лист теста, потом сворачиется в рулет. Выпекается, а потом порционно режется. А ваш «штрудель» с омерзительным и приторно-сладким яблочным конфитюром, облеченный в слоеное тесто. Мороженое в комплекте с явными краплениями льда, значит было разморожено и заморожено вновь. Минут 20 пытался попросить счет, в зале не было ни одного официанта. Пришлось пойти к стойке. Официанты уютно спрятались за стойкой, увлеченные своими смартфонами. Да, и пока мы там обедали, ресторан был пуст – лишь одна пара пришла, познакомилась с меню и ушла, оказалась прозорливее нас. Так что, не понятно, о чем так напряженно думал официант, «с трудом» выбиравший нам место. Возмутительна еще и обязательная плата 10% за обслуживание. Впрочем, это вообще стиль абхазского общепита. Резюмируя. Не ходите сюда. Не стоят интерьеры таких денег. Да и нельзя поощрять такого свинского отношения к клиентам. Впрочем, слава богу, многие это понимают, принимая во внимание пустой зал и трех зевающих официантов.

(Translated by Google) I would like to start by saying that this is a wonderful restaurant with a very long and interesting history. Magnificent ancient architecture, which can be looked at endlessly, both outside and inside, preserved to this day in perfect condition. Very friendly and kind staff, greeting people with wide smiles. Wonderful administrator. Diverse and interesting menu. Excellent tasting food and drinks. Absolutely everything is perfect in this establishment, we definitely recommend visiting it and of course we will definitely come back ourselves. (Original) Хотелось бы начать с того, что это прекрасный ресторан с очень большой и интересной историей. Великолепная старинная архитектура, которую можно рассматривать бесконечно, как снаружи, так и внутри, сохранившеяся до наших дней в идеальном состоянии. Очень приветливый и добрый персонал, встречающий людей с широкими улыбками. Замечательный администратор. Разнообразные и интересное меню.Прекрасные на вкус еда и напитки. В данном заведении идеально абсолютно все, непременно советуем его посетить и конечно же сами обязательно вернёмся.

(Translated by Google) I visited this famous restaurant. Beautiful, no doubt. But it seems that Prince Oldenburg himself served us)), there was so much arrogance in this young man, it's a pity - he did not introduce himself, as other waiters in good restaurants usually do. The food does not match its price. An advertised restaurant. (Original) Посетила этот известный ресторан. Красивый, спору нет. Но нас, кажется, обслуживал сам принц Ольденбургский)), столько высомерия было в этом молодом человеке, жаль - он не представился, как это обычно делают другие официанты в хороших ресторанах. Еда не соответствует свой цене. Зарекламированный ресторан.

(Translated by Google) I liked it very much! The service was top notch, live music was just🔥, especially the violin. Large portions, very tasty and the price was pleasantly surprised. (Original) Очень понравилось! Обслуживание на высшем уровне, живая музыка просто🔥, особенно скрипка. Большие порции, очень вкусно и по цене были приятно удивлены.

Very beautiful and interesting place.

Amazing building, I could easily give it 5 stars. It is a pity that this attraction just like most of Abkhazia is destroyed. Nevertheless someone has decided to close all entrances to the building but one, where he charges 150 rubles per visitor. Additionally someone took two rooms sealed them off and is living in there, probably the same crook from the entrance.

Amazing place)

Wow Beautiful Gagra ♥️

Amazing place!

(Translated by Google) Naturally, I give two stars not to the palace itself, but to the condition it is in. It is a pity that such a beautiful palace, which has probably seen other times and was built by one of the relatives of the royal dynasty, is now in such a deplorable state. In a few more years it will be very difficult to restore it at all. It is obvious that someone is trying to do it now, but apparently this is some kind of private capital because the palace is closed for repairs and someone is living there now and repairing it in small parts. But from the outside it looks like a haunted house (Original) Две звезды, естественно, ставлю не самому дворцу а состоянию, в котором он находится. Жалко что такой прекрасный дворец, который видимо видал другие времена и был построен одним из родственников царской династии, сейчас находится в таком плачевном состоянии. Ещё через несколько лет его будет очень сложно вообще восстановить. Видно что кто-то сейчас пытается заниматься, но судя по всему это какой-то частный капитал потому что дворец закрыт на ремонт и там кто-то сейчас живёт и ремонтируют маленькими частями. Но снаружи похоже на дом с привидениями

(Translated by Google) Excellent 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 its entirety, as it was, and not what is left of the castle. However, even what is left is worth seeing, getting a lot of emotions and beautiful photos. I hope that someday the castle will be restored and this place will be a national pride. (Original) Отличное и живописное место!!! Жаль, что замок не восстанавливают, очень жаль... Хотелось бы посмотреть на эту красоту в полном объеме, как было, а не то, что осталось от замка. Однако, даже то, что осталось стоит посмотреть, получить массу эмоций и красивых фотографий. Надеюсь, что когда-нибудь замок восстановят и это место будет национальной гордостью.

The ticket is 600 rub per person here. After entering, you can visit so many shops for sell, only the toilet is free. Мая Business Россия😂

- "Museum" itself is not like a museum, but just set of souvenirs shops basically. Not really interesting. - Staff is either super ignorant and sit looking at their phones or repeat the text they have learnt. Even when I tried to ask more interesting question, they paused for a second and then continued speaking boring texts. - Entrance control and hotline is incredibly rude and useless. I spent 30 minutes arguing with hotline, but they were just repeating basically "we don't care, pay more money, we cannot help you". That was very frustrating. Bottom line - if you have nothing to do and free ticket (like when taking cable car up) - you might walk a bit there. But don't even think of paying just for museum, it's the worst way to spend money.

A fantastic park with very friendly and knowledgeable personnel who tell the guests about Russian regions and their peculiarities, as well as invite them to take part in a variety of workshops. You'll learn a lot about Russia's multicultural heritage and even taste it. A great hands-on experience for kids and parents alike. Loved it!!!

This place has a copies of buildings from the different parts of Russia. There are a lot of people which do some traditional art and handicrafts in the most of the buildings. The staff is extremely friendly, they provide a lot of information about traditions and crafts.

Very interesting, lot to see, friendly staff

The place of history and traditional cultures. Great place to spend some time other than the slopes. There is a restaurant and a tea shop if needed.

This exibit is oncluded in the price of the lift ticket. Half of it was closed. Skio it anyways. Just a bunch of souvenier shops.

If you are lucky to go there on a sunny day in January, it will give a vibe of Himalayan. The temperature is comparatively low in altitude. So dress up yourself properly. The cable car experience is excellent. To do ski you have to reach there before 10:00am.

Very cool ski resort, well organized with day and night ski!!!! Sleds open almost 24 7. The only downside is that the nightlife is very limited, to say the truth had no power to get out after full day of ski.

Great place. A must visit if you are touring Russia. We were here in April. But March is better if you want to ski.

Generally feels like they could have done better with the resort... Some runs are fantastic, not too long but fun. Most of the other slopes are long and narrow, which is less fun. Lifts are OK but the Russians should learn more about queue management. We had two times where we waited 20-25 minutes, other waits were long too. If the site is crowded then you feel it well on the slopes. The good :excellent site for beginners, the area between slopes is very nice for the powder seekers. Bottom line - not the same as the alps but a nice alternative nevertheless.

very modern ski resort although it is not the French Alp it is very recommended for family and weekends. best compensation money value

Nice ski resort, close to Adler, Sochi City, close to International Sochi airport, easily accessible with car, train or buses. Relatively not expensive. About 100 km of pistes.

this is a very beautiful and very welcoming place. in short this is the best ski town that i ever been in. Also there is a lot of different restaurants like italian, asian or just a steakhouse and so... the only minor problem was the lack of the english language, most of the russian there doesn't talk english

Very nice for beginners! Slopes are quite wide and not too flat to get bored, the view is beautiful. However, if you are advanced, it will definitely feel too easy here. I personally just loved the night-skiing - you can ski until 11pm! Slopes are nicely lightened and everything looks so atmospheric 💫 Organization is still to be somewhat improved - queues in front of the lifts are usual thing and can take quite long!

Loved it! Great service, not crowded, all sorts of activities available. I believe it's the only place in this resort to practice cross-country skiing!

Super complex. We went ice-skating (great) in Galactica followed by swimming in the Aquapark (the outdoor pool in the snow is something else). We then finished the day with night skiing under lights. Nice, easy and wide slopes, (D1 was a nice blue for novices) plus some more challenging pistes for the more advanced. Thank you, we had a great time!

Nice for beginners and medium level riders

Really cool. Lots of things to do with kids

Just horrible to say the least. The lowest lever of service remained the same from "soviet era", you are supposed to be guilty for clumsy skiing maneuvres however there is NO snow coverage in Gazprom ski resort. Rude comments from the staff, some disrepectful remarks - those are the memories I'm gonna bring from this trip. Rip-off in terms of prices: 2000 RUB -ski pass for 1 day, 500 RUB parking fee ( for 1 hour), 200 RUB 1 hour for the storage of the staff in a locker, very high prices in restorants, 9000 RUB for 2 adults - 2 hour training with an instructor. That's not even worth it, there is no snow by 5th of January

Great ski resort even if you stay down mountain. Suitable kid/newbie hills and plenty of other hills too!

Most amazing resort i enjoyed so much I'm planning to come back. Special thanks to Ali, Yusuf and Amena for their amazing hospitality Thank you rixos team

It's an amazing place in mountains. We had a great view from our room, which was also big and bright. Everybody was very sweet and friendly. I would stay there again 🙂

Perfect location, I took the room with mountains view , large room with amazing balcony, the staff are very helpful, whenever I tried to ask for something small they gave everything they can gave, everything here was breathtaking starting from the guest service who took our luggage, the check in did not take more than 10 minutes, the room was delightful, we tried the restaurant for the breakfast the chef was helpful, funny, speaking English very good, generous, taking care of us The guests relations managers all of them were welcoming, respectful and welcoming Also concierge was so helpful she planned for us our trip we took a long time with her and she was always smiling The hotel offers free rides by cable car to downtown and again up to the hotel We asked for late check out and they give check out up to 3:00 PM There also a lot of things in this hotel But I just mentioned the important things We enjoyed the staying in this hotel

The personal was extremely professional and helpful. We had all positive answers to all questions we had. We will definitely come again. They helped us with lift tickets , restaurant reservations, spa personal went an extra mile with their effort to accommodate us with their services. The reception guys were incredible with their help. Luggage staff were helpful and gave us a ride on the golf car several times!!!!

Beautiful hotel with a luxury feel to it in a gorgeous place! Big spacious rooms. Excellent service. Attention to details. Tasty food in the restaurant downstairs and amazing breakfasts! We loved everything about our stay. Can’t wait to come back!

Generally I will say it is one of the most amazing hotels in the whole country. Loved the experience. Mostly the staff were welcoming and the hospitality level were high. The restaurant is great and they have one guy (Nickolay) who is an amazing waiter. He served us in the best way and made us feel in comfort, as he stand in the right way and his suggestion skills is highly appreciated. He did make me feel the Rixos luxury experience. For him alone I will give five stars. And for the hotel and the location and tr he experience also five stars and for the staff too. One thing I would like to add about my experience is the guest relations. As we had a situation with the room and he was helpful. The hotel is mainly russian speakers but the staff can accommodate English guests.

Very nice hotel with a great atmosphere. Staff are really on top level, paying strong attention to every details. We had a delicious dinner and Maria (long dark hair) made our evening memorable. Definitely great food and gteat service. Thank you for all.

Not bad! Not a great place for a lunch, but pretty much entertaining for a decent entry price. A lot of people just be patient.

It's a beautiful park! It's very clean and you could have a nice walk! The stadiums are so beautiful!😍

As of 2017 this place is unbelievable well maintained, with lots of stuff to see. It can be a bit expensive though, depending on what you want to see and do.

Nice big place for race, football, stuff. Near sea, railway station and airport.I thought in Russia place like this impossible, sorry.

Had a lovely time visiting the park and had a guided tour which was well worth it. We came back in the evening for the musical fountain show

Places for international events and festivals. Very clean and tidy. I have many memories from wfys festival.

I love every single day there!

The host arena of 2018 world cup in Sochi. It was built and opened in 2014 a few days before the winter Olympics. Amazingly it was used only twice for the opening and closing ceremony of 2014 winter Olympics. It is named after the highest mountain in Krasnodar region.

Great place to see a World Cup footy match. Great energy. Excellent view. Amenities around the stadium. You can see the Black Sea from it!

This is a grand football stadium. We went to watch the Germany vs Sweden match during FIFA 2018 wc. The stadium has a formula 1 track adjacent to it and a railway station for easy commute. The path to the stadium is quite scenic with mountains in one direction and sea on the other. The atmosphere inside the stadium is electrifying.

Great stadium, easy access and the surrounding area is amazing! We came here for the World Cup game Australia v Peru and it was by far the easiest stadium to get to. There are restaurants and cafe’s along the beach and they are very close by!

The best Stadium In the world, Comfortable seats, Amazing Food, Good Service.

Great atmosphere, great organization, very beautiful stadium and lots to see around as it stand in Olympic Village of Sochi! And huge plus if you visiting at summer time, stadium stand on the shore of black sea, so there is a beach and lots cafes and places to eat and drink !

Amazing stadium near Black Sea. I came here watching World Cup 2018 Portugal vs Spain and witnessed the phenomenal performance of Ronaldo. One of the most unforgettable experience in my life.

One of the best place you should visit when you travel to sochi. You can spend all day with family and friends with lot of fun and enjoyment. Rent scooter,bicycle. Take a ride of amazing rollercoaster. Have look at sport car museum. Music fountain show in evening for 1 hr. Lot of sports stadium.

Amazing place. Was there during the World Cup.

It can be a superb place to visit if there is a tournament or match underway, without any its will be just see the outer stadium. The best way to explore it is with a electric scooter(single and dual) with cost around 500 rubles for 30 mins. Park is superbly built and managed. A true master piece.

Great place. Calms your mood enjoyable sochi park opens till 6pm it is amusement park and the Olympic park is open all day but visit at night to see its actual beauty but for rides go in morning

This place is in bigger area . good for long walking . but u can hire transport available right ther also. i m impressed to see the maintenance of such large area even after years of olympics. at some points they ask for entry tickets to enter in buildings .

A must visit place! The evening fountain show is a treat to watch :)

Bike renting, speed scating, huge free space to drive electric scooters, kids are happy here

An amazing place. Lot to do there. Yes, you will spend some cash there. For example bungee jumping will cost almost $200 other active will cost much less. Two issues first if you are over 120 KG (264 LBS) you can't do ANYTHING there, so but that in mind before visiting. Second it's a long drive to there almost 80 minutes. But overall it worth a visit.

Very fun and beautiful attraction. FYI: you pay to enter AND you pay to do any activity. Was worth it in my opinion.

Absolutely my favorite place at Sochi, totally extreme experience, There are a number of interactions: Benji jump of 70 meters, and 200 meters. Also there is a crazy Omega 500 meters at a height of 200 meters, a great experience for the whole family, children up to age 7 enter for free. Entrance tickets to an inexpensive place, but the prices for attractions are a bit expensive compared to other places in the world the same experiences. The place is clean, there is a convenience store, the place is maintained very nicely. The staff is young and nice, but do not mess with the security of the place, they have no patience for people who are not disciplined.

Great place for those who like strong experiences. A bit extreme, but quite firmly built, one could really feel secured here. Except walking by the suspension bridge you can try bungee-jumping, zip line or swing

Spectacular views, friendly staff, spacious parking, but most importantly - amazing attractions for all levels of adrenaline addiction/aversion. One can start with just crossing the Sky Bridge to warm up, then go back by ZipLine, which is the least scary attraction, and then progress as far as guts allow.

A long bridge with a beautiful view. They have several extreme options and we did the megatroll, zipline and "sky 1" trail. The "sky 1" was really easy and was quite a let down for us. But, everything else was amazing

Ah the Skypark! What a mind boggling place! The moment you step on the brigde, either your legs are gonna tremble or you'd just want to jump in and run on the brigde (not recommended). Remember that it's a suspension bridge and it can get shaky when wind blows. This is normal and there's no need to be scared as the bridge is highly secure. The ticket price for just seeing the bridge is 1250 rubles. I got a discount for showing my student ID card and I got in for 1000 rubles. There are plenty activities to do there such as bungy jumping, zip lining and many more. It's just that they start from 6000 rubles and go up to 10-12000 rubles. They have some combos for that which will be cheaper for you incase you wanna go for multiple activities. Do remember to take a lot of money.

One of the most beautiful places in Adler to visit with children and not only! After viewing the insanely beautiful underwater world, a gift shop awaits you.

Nice little place. My kids 7,4&2 enjoyed feeding the goldfish. My only complaint is I had to hold them up so they could reach

Not very big, but kids are happy here. Sharks are very convincing. Very good descriptions of fish and other ocean beings.

Every thing is good in there inside aquarium you can divers and a girl who looks like a mermaid but the not good thing is the ticket is a little bit expensive

Your kids are going to love it! A must-see sight for a family.

Decent aquarium and fun for the kids, but with a couple of drawbacks: not very stroller friendly (I ended up carrying a stroller down a flight of stairs) and in general the place is showing its age. For the price however, these complaints seem trivial.

Not as big as you would expect.. But good, vast variety of fishes to amaze the visitors. Little expensive!! Beaware of people near this place , they often catch unaware tourist and hand them parrots and other birds, they will click photos for you and then they will charge you money!! Was fooled once unfortunately

Beautiful place,but tower was closed-such a shame.. But still beautiful trip 😊

Very nice place. Great view point to see Sochi.

Башня, построенная в 50-х годах XX века на вершине высочайшей прибрежной горы в Сочи. Вход платный - 100 рублей. Замечательный вид и достаточно много людей. ----------------------------------------------------------------- This tower was built in 50-s years of XX century, on top of the highest mountain near coastline. Pass costs 100 rubles. There is stunning view on top of this tower. But too much people though. Cool place, recommended

It was a rainy day, but it didn't affect our mood. The views from the tower are beautiful, and little cloudiness gives them expressiveness. If you have a chance to visit this place, the awnser is totally "yes".

The place is ok and I bet it could be astounding at the right weather, but I couldn't shake the feeling it was not woth it's hype

Amazing view to the downtown. Dont eat at local cafes. Not clean. And also service is disgusting.

It's closed now. The security says it's closed over 2weeks already & cannot say when it will open again. Better check before you go.

Sochi. One of Stalin's vacation homes. After a 20-minute hike youll see The whole house. The house is green and well maintained. The cost of entry is quite cheap. Waiting in the hallway (like at school in the 60'-70') with an old furniture reminiscent of the early seventies. The tour of the house with a guide and a mountain, on the spot. This house is one of several houses belonging to Stalin. The furniture is authentic. Lots of beautiful woodwork. Some of the wooden maintenance are unprofessional. There is no access to the basement to see the military use of the house. All in all nice to visit and mention the furniture of grandparents

Historical important place, but not a pleasant place. Energetic very heavy, I felt a lot of fear. Not many rooms where open for tourists. Interesting to have been there and I recommend to visit the place if you are in the neighbourhood's.

Historical sites are always attractive regardless of your attitude to people they are related to. The complex vividly represents Soviet constructivism. All the buildings are green because of security issues - it's said they are not visible from the airplane. There are some interesting architectural solutions inside also, so you are better to start with video guide which is available in one of the rooms.

Stalin's villa is in top 3 Sochi sights among foreign tourists. One of the several residents that Stalin had on the Black sea coast it still attracts thousands of tourists every year. Here you will see the original furniture, household items and stationery used by Stalin, the billiards table and his favourite billiards cue with a heavy lead handle. 10 years ago they let you book a room and stay there overnight.

Little piece of history, but would be difficult to get to if not in a taxi/vehicle!! Only allow guided tours inside, on the hour! Need to go through a security barrier from the main road then up a very steep, windy private road to get to it!!

Stalin a megalomaniac. Killed 20 million of his own people. 47 million Soviets died between 1917-1953. Million Ukrainians died af hunger because of his rule. Russia deserves proper democracy ✊not Putler.

The place is great to stop by and admire the summer house of Stalin. There is no English tours, so you need to know a bit of russian. The washrooms are ok.