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Added by Jopie, at 08 August 2015
Opening Hours
- Monday 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Tuesday 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Wednesday 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Thursday 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Friday 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Saturday 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Sunday 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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16 Reviews
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06 April 2018
Old and good reserved fortress, from here you can see unspeakable view of Black sea.
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10 March 2018
Very ancient place. It's worth visiting.
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01 February 2018
Since it's easily accessible, it might be worth a visit on your way out of Batumi. No information provided, just a stroll among some ruins with a nice sea view.
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25 January 2018
Georgia is beautiful all over. Petra fortress is a historical fort with amazing black sea views. Easily accessible by public transport. No entry tickets
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19 December 2017
Petra Fortress (Georgian: პეტრას ციხე) is located in the village of Tsikhisdziri in the Kobuleti district of Ajara. Built during the 6th century A.D., it held an important strategic position at the crossroads of the route linking Georgia with Iran and Armenia. The fortress is one of the most significant monuments on the entire eastern coast of the Black Sea.
Situated on a rocky outcrop beside the shore of the Black Sea, Petra was considered to be an impregnable fortress. Its name originated from the Greek word “Petra” – meaning rock, stone.
Some historians consider the fortress to be the “Hell’s Castle” referred to in the famous “The Knight in the Panther’s Skin” poem (Georgian: ვეფხისტყაოსანი) by Shota Rustaveli.
Archaeological excavations have revealed that the site has been settled since at least the Late Bronze Age.
Although the fortress is in ruins today, the remains of a small hall-style 10th century church can be found in the center of the complex.response / report this review -
13 December 2017
This is the historical forest in Batumi. But you can not see any historical elements in there
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24 October 2017
Ancient fortress ruins of coastal Ajara, Georgia
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23 August 2017
This fortress was built by Greeks based on transit ships and local trade place .
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02 August 2017
It was built to reinforce the Roman authority in the kingdom of Lazica, dated to 535. Its location between the sea and the cliffs rendered the city inaccessible.
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20 July 2017
Awesome place
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13 May 2017
Beautiful place in a beautiful location. Great views of the sea, and picturesque ruins
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21 September 2016
It's just awesome!
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17 September 2016
Ancient and interesting history. Now on restoration.
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29 August 2016
I would not call it a must see but if you have a possibility, it might be a nice extra.
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28 August 2016
Interesting historical place for a short visit with great views on Batumi and Kobuleti
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15 August 2015
I wanted to see this beautiful and great place but unfortunately it's closed until November. 14.08.15 Don't waste your time. Hope next year I'll see Petra fortress.
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