Grotto of St. Simon the Zealot, New Athos

#9 among attractions in New Athos

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Grotto of St. Simon the Zealot is a place located in New Athos (Abkhazia autonomous republic) and belongs to the category of church.

It is situated at an altitude of 302 feet, and its geographical coordinates are 43°5'43"N latitude and 40°48'52"E longitude.

Among other places and attractions worth visiting in the area are: Simon Cananite Cave (nature, 1 min walk), Museum of the Abkhazian kingdom (museum, 9 min walk), Anacopia Fortress (forts and castles, 9 min walk).

Coordinates: 43°5'43"N, 40°48'52"E

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New Athos Georgia

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Grotto of St. Simon the Zealot – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: New Athos Cave, Anacopia Fortress, New Athos Monastery, Church of St. Simon the Canaanite.

0.4 miSW
Natural attraction, Park, Cave
New Athos Cave, New Athos
11 min walk • Nestled in the lush hills of New Athos, a city on the Black Sea coast of Abkhazia, Georgia, lies a natural wonder that draws visitors from around the globe – the New Athos Cave. Also known as Novy Afon Cave, this subterranean marvel is one of the largest caves in the...
~1730 ftW
Forts and castles
Anacopia Fortress, New Athos
9 min walk • Anacopia Fortress is an ancient military citadel in New Athos in the disputed Republic of Abkhazia, located some 22 km by road along the coast from Sukhumi.
0.6 miSE
Monastery, Memorial
New Athos Monastery, New Athos
16 min walk • New Athos Monastery is a monastery in New Athos, municipality of Gudauta, in a breakaway republic of Abkhazia.
~1850 ftS
Church
Church of St. Simon the Canaanite, New Athos
9 min walk • The Church of St. Simeon the Canaanite is located near the town of New Athos in Gudauta District, Abkhazia/Georgia, dating from the 9th or 10th century. Not to be confused with St Simon the Canaanite Basilica in Psirtskha village.
~50 ftNW
43°5'44"N • 40°48'52"E
Simon Cananite Cave, New Athos
1 min walk • Nature, Natural attraction, Cave
0.8 miNW
Nature, Hill, Natural attraction
Iverian Mountain
21 min walk • Iverian Mountain or Iberian Mountain is a 344-meter high hill in New Athos, Abkhazia, Georgia. There are ruins of the ancient capital of Abkhazia, Anacopia, on the mountain top. On the mountain northern slope New Athos Cave is located.
~1790 ftS
43°5'27"N • 40°48'59"E
Muzej Abhazskogo carstva, New Athos
9 min walk • Museum
~1710 ftS
43°5'27"N • 40°48'59"E
Museum of the Abkhazian kingdom, New Athos
9 min walk • Museum
0.9 miSW
43°5'4"N • 40°48'20"E
Plaz Kamarit, New Athos
23 min walk • Beach

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Which popular attractions are close to Grotto of St. Simon the Zealot?

Nearby attractions include Simon Cananite Cave, New Athos (1 min walk), Museum of the Abkhazian kingdom, New Athos (9 min walk), Anacopia Fortress, New Athos (9 min walk), Muzej Abhazskogo carstva, New Athos (9 min walk).