New Athos

New Athos has served as an Orthodox monastic centre on Abkhazia’s Black Sea coast since the late 19th century. The town lies between subtropical slopes and the Black Sea, with the Psyrtskha River descending from the foothills. Founded in 1875 by monks from Mount Athos, the New Athos Monastery forms a defining ensemble of domes, bell towers and terraced grounds above the town. Higher on the hillside, the ruins of Anakopia Fortress recall the area’s medieval past; its surviving walls and tower overlook the coastal plain. New Athos is also known for the extensive New Athos Cave system. Explore nearby webcam locations that provide complementary perspectives on New Athos and Abkhazia’s Black Sea coast.

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