Gonia

Overview

Located just a few kilometers south of Batumi , Gonio has one sight worth visiting, the old Roman Byzantine fort. It's impressive by it sheer size. There is not much to see inside -fruit trees, mostly - so it is not really necessary to go in.

If you do, don't go too early since the guy with the tickets doesn't get out of bed very early. He lives in one of the buildings just opposite the fort and there is always someone willing to wake him up for you. The guide doesn't do much talking and only speaks some Russian (and Kartuli).

The road continues to the border at Sarpi from where you can cross into Turkey . Frequent minibuses (no. 142). 

History