Besleti Bridge, Sukhumi

Name: Besleti Bridge
Address: Sukhumi, Georgia

#6 among attractions in Sukhumi

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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. ()

Local name: ბესლეთის ხიდი Coordinates: 43°1'51"N, 41°4'34"E

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Besleti Bridge – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Sukhumi botanical garden, Cathedral, Kelasuri Wall, Kamani Monastery.

3.2 miSW
Botanical garden with tropical plants
Sukhumi botanical garden, Sukhumi
81 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Sukhumi, the capital of Abkhazia, lies the Sukhumi Botanical Garden, an oasis of tranquility and natural beauty. Established in the 19th century, this verdant paradise offers a serene escape from the bustling city streets, inviting visitors...
3.5 miSW
Church
Cathedral, Sukhumi
91 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...
4.4 miS
Forts and castles
Kelasuri Wall, Sukhumi
113 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.
6 miNW
Church
Kamani Monastery, Sukhumi
153 min walk • The Kamani Monastery is located at the village of Kamani in Abkhazia/Georgia, north of Sukhumi. The monastery building is a 1980s construction on the foundations of a medieval church.
3.4 miSW
Square
Freedom Square, Sukhumi
88 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 miSW
Ruins
Castle of Bagrat III, Sukhumi
67 min walk • 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.
6.3 miSW
42°58'53"N • 40°58'18"E
Sukhum Lighthouse
160 min walk • Lighthouse
3.8 miS
Universities and schools
Abkhazian State University
97 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.