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Ochamchira Landmarks (vicinities)


 
 
 

Mokva Cathedral

15 km from Ochamchira to the north from the river Mokva there is a village of the same name well-known for Mokva Cathedral of the Assumption of Virgin Mary, the jewel of ancient Abkhazian architecture, erected during the prosperity period of Abkhazian kingdom in the second half of the 10 th centuries. Read more...

Ilor Temple

5 km from Ochamchirs in the village of Ilor there is an active ancient white-stone Ilor Temple (Elar-Nykha) patronized by St.George. The temple constructed in the 8th century, consists of one hall with the altar semicircle. Read more...

Bedia Cathedral

In the picturesque area hidden by thickets of numerous trees stands 10 th – 11 th -century Bedia Cathedral constructed in the honor of Vlakhern Mother of God by Abkhazian tsar Bagrat III. Read more...

Abrskil Cave in Otap

It is named after the hero of Abkhazian national epos Abrskil - the prototype of Greek Prometheus. Read more...

The Ancient Settlement of Guenos

In the Old Ochamchira area (city suburb) there is the ancient settlement of Guenos. Read more...

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