Ochamchire or Ochamchira (Abkhaz: Очамчыра, Georgian: ოჩამჩირე) is a small coastal town in Abkhazia.
Understand[edit]
The town was founded around the 6th century BC (i.e. 2,600 years ago) by Greek colonists under the name of Gyenos.
Get in[edit]
There are frequent marshrutkas to Sukhumi (50 km, 1 hr).
Get around[edit]
See[edit]
- Ruins of the Roman baths.
- Medieval defensive stone walls.
Outside of the city[edit]
- 1 Mokvi Cathedral of the Assumption. Built in 10th century by the Abkhaz king Leon III.
- 2 Bedia Cathedral, village of Ilori. Built at the end of the 10th century in honor of Our Lady of Blachernae.
- 3 Ilori Church (The Church of St. George of Ilori). Built in 11th century, it is a major pilgrimage center for the residents of western Georgia and Abkhazia. The building has a single-nave design. Besides it operates up to nowadays.
Do[edit]
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Eat[edit]
- 1 Cafe "Akhra".
Drink[edit]
Sleep[edit]
- 1 Samshit 555, 138 Bagrat Shinkuba st., ☏ +7 (940) 9924389. 30 m to the beach. WiFi. Restaurant with Abkhaz national cuisine - "Apatsha". Single 1350 rubles, double 1550 rubles.