The fortress itself looks impressive! The interior is clean and green: lawns, flower beds, ROSES! Archaeological excavations on the territory are equipped with plaques in Georgian and English, which describe what is here. A photo translator will help you read if you don't speak foreign languages. Also on the territory there is a reduced reconstruction of the Roman barracks, it will also be interesting to visit, a small museum with artifacts found on the territory, an armory where samples of weapons from the time of the Roman Empire are presented (reconstruction, of course). There are free clean toilets. It is believed that the Apostle Matthias is buried in the fortress, so there is a small chapel near the archaeological museum.

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Иван А.

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Near Batumi, on the very border of Georgia and Turkey, there is a perfect stone quadrangle. For two thousand years, he had seen everything: the harsh legionnaires who built aqueducts on the edge of the inhabited world, the first Christian martyrs, the Ottoman pashas who took baths under the dome of the hammam, and the century-old ivy, which eventually defeated everyone. If you are nearby, be sure to find an opportunity to visit. A Roman camp has been reconstructed on the territory, a picturesque view opens from the walls, and a small museum is tastefully decorated. Also on the territory of the fortress is the alleged grave of the Apostle Matthew.

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Юлия Баранова

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The whole family visited the fortress. We took tickets without a guide, went and read about everything ourselves using the Internet ) it's more convenient with children. We walked around, explored, and photographed at our own pace) we liked the place and plunged into the era of the past. We definitely recommend you to visit! There is something to see ) kiwis grow in the alley) we have not seen them grow before, we were very happy. We climbed the walls of the fortress, there are steps. We explored the life of those years. I liked it! We recommend it!

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