Castle of Bagrat III, Sukhumi

Name: Castle of Bagrat III
Address: Sukhumi, Georgia

#8 among attractions in Sukhumi

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Bagrat's Castle is a ruined medieval castle near Sukhumi, Georgia’s breakaway republic of Abkhazia, close to the Black Sea coast. It is named after the Georgian king Bagrat, either Bagrat III or Bagrat IV, and traditionally dated to the late 10th or 11th century. ()

Local name: ბაგრატის ციხე Demolished: XVI centuryCoordinates: 43°0'0"N, 41°2'46"E

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Castle of Bagrat III – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Sukhumi botanical garden, Cathedral, Kelasuri Wall, Freedom Square.

1.2 miW
Botanical garden with tropical plants
Sukhumi botanical garden, Sukhumi
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Church
Cathedral, Sukhumi
43 min walk • The Cathedral of St. Panteleimon in Sukhumi, Georgia stands as a beacon of spiritual and architectural significance. This sacred edifice, often simply referred to as the Sukhumi Cathedral, is nestled within the heart of the city, offering a peaceful retreat from the...
2.6 miSE
Forts and castles
Kelasuri Wall, Sukhumi
67 min walk • The Kelasuri Wall, a historic fortification in the city of Sukhumi, stands as a testament to the region's tumultuous past. This ancient rampart, which dates back to the early Middle Ages, was originally constructed to protect the local population from invasions.
1.4 miW
Square
Freedom Square, Sukhumi
36 min walk • Freedom Square is the main square in Sukhumi, Abkhazia. It is used for public events. The parliament of Abkhazia is located on the square.
2.6 miNE
Bridge
Besleti Bridge, Sukhumi
67 min walk • The Besleti Bridge also known as the Queen Tamar's Bridge is a medieval arched stone bridge at Sukhumi, Georgia’s breakaway republic of Abkhazia.
4 miW
42°58'53"N • 40°58'18"E
Sukhum Lighthouse
102 min walk • Lighthouse
1.9 miSE
Universities and schools
Abkhazian State University
50 min walk • The Abkhazian State University is the only university in Abkhazia. It was founded in 1979 on the basis of the Sukhumi Pedagogical Institute. Its first rector was Zurab Anchabadze.