Abkhazia, Gudauta district . The waterfall "Maiden's Tears" is located on the highway on the way to Lake Ritsa, on the pipe side of the highway is the river Bzyb. The waterfall is located right along the road, it is a kind of "bonus" for those who go to admire the beauty of the national reserve. Even without knowing about the existence of this local landmark, you will not be able to accidentally drive past. The surface of the rock is decorated with bright multicolored ribbons that attract attention from afar. The poetic name accurately reflects the essence of the natural phenomenon: the rock seems to cry silently, the water flows quietly over the stones overgrown with boxwood, moss and ivy. Popular rumor attributes miraculous properties to the waterfall "Maiden's Tears". Allegedly, the flowing water has healing power and is able to cure many diseases. There is also a popular myth that if an unmarried girl picks up falling drops in her palm and washes, then the wedding will be soon. And the main belief is the fulfillment of wishes. To make a dream come true, you need to make a symbolic offering to the mountain spirit: tie a piece of cloth to the stems of plants. The sheer cliff is full of bright ribbons, which are sold here by local residents. Brisk trade is conducted opposite the road.

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Михаил Галушка

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You can visit it when you go to Lake Ritsa, but you have to be careful, since you are on a busy road. You won't be able to drive past, the photos are good. The main thing is to put a point that you were here and hang a ribbon.

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Руслан Кутобаев

Level 7 Local Expert

Everything is beautiful. A wonderful story about the formation of this key. BUT!!! It's not safe to be there. You're standing on the road all the time.... Cars are running around... That one will be shot down....

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