Pitsunda or Bichvinta is a resort town in the Gagra district of Abkhazia. Continue reading... From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
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Pitsunda (Abkhaz: Пиҵунда) is a resort town in Abkhazia, 25 km away from Gagra.
Pitsunda Cathedral. Built in 10th century by King Bagrat III of Georgia in honor of the Apostle Andrew. Until the late 16th century it served as the seat of the Georgian Orthodox Catholicate of Abkhazia. The building itself is notable for its impressive size, reaching 29 m high (including the dome). It also has vestiges of 15th century frescoes. Unfortunately, cathedral does not function any longer, although it hosts concerts of opera singers and choirs. edit Sculpture Divers, Pitsunda waterfront. Famous sculpture created by Tsereteli which symbolizes a swimming season. edit Lighthouse, Pitsunda waterfront. This iron tower were helping sailors for decades, but now it's just a local landmark and does not function any longer. edit Pitsunda relict pine Reserve. Pine grove stretches along the coast for 4 km from Pitsunda to Lidzava (Ldzaa) and covers an area of about 200 hectares. Age of the trees reaches 200 years. edit Inkit lake (Инкьыт)
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What to see in Pitsunda, Abkhazia. Resort review, beach and hotels
Pitsunda (Abkhaz: Пиҵунда) is a resort town in Abkhazia, 25 km away from Gagra.
Pitsunda Cathedral. Built in 10th century by King Bagrat III of Georgia in honor of the Apostle Andrew. Until the late 16th century it served as the seat of the Georgian Orthodox Catholicate of Abkhazia. The building itself is notable for its impressive size, reaching 29 m high (including the dome). It also has vestiges of 15th century frescoes. Unfortunately, cathedral does not function any longer, although it hosts concerts of opera singers and choirs. edit Sculpture Divers, Pitsunda waterfront. Famous sculpture created by Tsereteli which symbolizes a swimming season. edit Lighthouse, Pitsunda waterfront. This iron tower were helping sailors for decades, but now it's just a local landmark and does not function any longer. edit Pitsunda relict pine Reserve. Pine grove stretches along the coast for 4 km from Pitsunda to Lidzava (Ldzaa) and covers an area of about 200 hectares. Age of the trees reaches 200 years. edit Inkit lake (Инкьыт)