Zhoekvara Fortres
In the middle of the 1 st millenium in the river Zhoekvara mouth on the seacoast Romans erected a rectangular fortress-kastella. It was a powerful stronghold and played an important strategic role. It was reconstructed a number of times. Read more...
Gagra Temple
Gagra Temple is located in the centre of Zhoekvara fortress. The presumed time of its construction is the 6 th – the 7 th centuries. Read more...
Seaside Park
The Seaside Park is the symbol of Gagra resort founded by Prince of Oldenburgh in the early 20 th century. Read more...
Old Gagra
The picturesque Old Gagra area stretches along Narta Prospekt – the city's main street and is bordered by the rivers Zhoekvara and Tsykherva. This is where all historical landmarks of the city are concentrated. On the left bank of the Zhoekvara right by the road there is Abaata fortress which was built in the 5 th century and functioned until the 19 th century. It is partially ruined , partially rebuilt . Read more...
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