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Things to see in Sukhumi (Georgia): 15 places and when to go
Sukhumi is a town in Georgia with around 82,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 15 places in and around it, mainly History (6), Temples (4), Nature (2). The best known are New Athos Cave, New Athos Monastery and Anakopia Fortress. The best time to come is April to October; also possible: November to March. In June there are 15 h 10 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 50. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Georgia · 43.02, 41.02
- Population
- About 82,000
- Places
- 15 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (6) · Temples (4) · Nature (2) · Architecture (2) · Museums and art (2) · Hot springs (2)
- Best time
- April to October.
- Also possible
- November to March.
- Nearest airport
- KUT Kopitnari, 152 km as the crow flies
What to see in Sukhumi
The places in and around Sukhumi, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- New Athos CaveCave in Georgia19 km
- New Athos MonasteryOrthodox monastery in New Athos, Georgia (Abkhazia)18 km
- Anakopia FortressAncient military citadel in New Athos, Georgia19 km
- Dranda CathedralGeorgian Orthodox Cathedral located in Drandain the Gulripshi district of the de facto independent Republic of Abkhazia20 km
- Iverian MountainMountain in the Bzyb Range, Caucasus Mountains, Georgia19 km
- Besleti BridgeArch bridge4.7 km
- Bagrat's CastleMedieval castle in Georgia3.1 km
- Sukhumi CathedralTemples1.6 km
- Kamani Monastery20th-century Christian monasteries8.6 km
- Sukhumi LighthouseLighthouse in Georgia5.8 km
- Sukhumi fortressArchaeological site2.7 km
- Abkhaz Tsardom MuseumMuseum18 km
- Abkhazian State MuseumMuseum in Abkhazia1.8 km
- Cероводородный источникHot spring23 km
- Radon thermal springsHot spring7.0 km
When to go to Sukhumi
The best time to visit Sukhumi is April to October; also possible: November to March. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible9:10
- FebPossible10:18
- MarPossible11:39
- AprBest time13:11
- MayBest time14:28
- JunBest time15:10
- JulBest time14:53
- AugBest time13:46
- SepBest time12:17
- OctBest time10:47
- NovPossible9:29
- DecPossible8:50
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 10 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 50. In April, 15 of the 15 places are at their best.
When to go to Georgia in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Sukhumi
The nearest main airport is David the Builder Kutaisi International Airport (KUT, Kopitnari), 152 km as the crow flies. How to get around Georgia (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Poti9 places110 km
- Kutaisi32 places164 km
- Batumi58 places166 km
- Tskhinvali5 places257 km
- Didi Ateni13 places282 km
- MTSKHETA14 places315 km
And all of Georgia, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Sukhumi?
The best known: New Athos Cave, New Athos Monastery, Anakopia Fortress, Dranda Cathedral, Iverian Mountain. In all, 15 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Sukhumi?
April to October; also possible: November to March. In June there are 15 h 10 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 50.
How do you get to Sukhumi?
The nearest main airport is David the Builder Kutaisi International Airport (KUT), 152 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Sukhumi as the destination and these 15 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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