One of the most visited cities in Georgia. One of the trending tourist regions of Georgia is Adjara. The memory of Andrew the First-Called.
The monument to St. Andrew attracts millions of tourists from all over the world. The blog "MadLoba" will tell you about the history of the monument, why it has such a location, as well as how you can quickly and conveniently get to it. The monument is located in a wooded area, surrounded by numerous streams.
Visit the sculpture and waterfall of St. Andrew the First-Called⬇️
Adjara is one of the trending tourist regions of Georgia. The sea, mountains, clean air, beaches — all this attracts vacationers. Those who have visited Adjara claim that here you will see the most beautiful places of Georgia.
Relaxing on the beach is wonderful. But there is a desire to see local attractions. There are many beautiful natural sites and historical monuments near Batumi, the capital of the region.
Sculpture and waterfall of St. Andrew the First-Called
Our story about the sculpture and the waterfall of St. St. Andrew the First-Called. It is easy to find the monument — it is located near the highway near the village of Sarpi.
The distance from Batumi is 12 km. And Sarpi is 1 km away. By the way, the Georgian-Turkish border is nearby. There is a checkpoint in the village, you can walk to Turkey. And Sarpi has the cleanest sea in Georgia.
Why is there a monument to St. Andrew?
The Apostle Andrew is one of the disciples of Jesus Christ, he was called first, therefore the First-called.
Twelve apostles went to different countries to convert pagans to Christianity, to carry the teachings of Christ. Andrey went to the countries on the Black Sea coast.
Sights of Georgia they are often associated with legends and legends. One of the legends says that the apostle's journey through Georgia began from here.
The spread of Christianity in Georgia is the merit of Saint Nino. But also St. Andrey made a considerable contribution to the Christian enlightenment. Here he built a temple, preached the holy doctrine and ordained the first local priests.
The stone tablet reads: "The path through Georgia is the path of enlightenment. The project is dedicated to the arrival of St. Andrew the First-Called in Georgia."
The monument was built in 2008 and is quite popular among tourists, they visit these places at any time of the year.
Next to the sculpture there is a beautiful waterfall, near which there is an improvised throne made of stone.
A lot of wonderful photos have been taken in this place. You also have this opportunity. When choosing what to see in Georgia, pay attention to Adjara and its notable places.
How to get there
We remind you that the monument is located near the road leading from Batumi to Sarpi. Let's consider 5 ways to get here:
Public transport from Batumi, stops — near the waterfall:
- bus No. 16, you can get on it at Tbilisi Square, travel — within 1 GEL (≈ 23 rubles);
- minibus to Sarpi — 1.5 lari (≈ 35 rubles);
- Taxi ride the waterfall excursion bus will cost 6-10 lari (≈ 140-230 rubles)
- and is included in the program of the trip to mountainous Adjara.
- A rented car.
- Bike ride.
Have a nice trip!
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