The best resorts in Georgia. Gonio - beaches, fortress, coziness, comfort and attractions of the tourist resort.
Gonio as one of the most spectacular ancient fortresses, which is partially preserved. It was founded before the first century AD and today there are still parts of it that remain. MadLoba blog will tell you about its main attractions and photos, history, and where you can find it.
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A suburb of Batumi, Gonio is located 11 km from the capital of Adjara. A very popular resort is experiencing a tourist boom, which is not surprising. In one place is concentrated "everything and at once" - from cozy hotels and hostels to historical monuments, occupying the first places in world rankings.
Equipped pebble beaches, fresh sea air and clear water - Gonio is popular not only with tourists. Residents of Batumi prefer to rest here.
The main attraction of Gonio in historical and cultural terms is the ancient Apsaros fortress, which was built by the Romans and used as an outpost. It was first mentioned in the 1st century AD. However, it had been built somewhat earlier.
In the 2nd century AD the fortress of Gonio was a perfectly fortified Roman city. According to legend, on the territory of the fortress is the tomb of one of the apostles, Matthew. Archaeological investigations are underway in the fortress. But the Georgian authorities have forbidden to carry out excavations on the alleged grave of the disciple of Christ.
Thus, the archaeological research is aimed at finding artifacts relating to Roman times. In recent years, the hotel infrastructure in Gonio has been significantly improved, new residential complexes and mini-hotels have appeared.
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