Anapa Fortress

Anapa Fortress is a fortification on the northern Black Sea coast featuring stone walls, defense towers, and a protective moat surrounding its perimeter. The structure incorporates architectural elements from multiple time periods, with sections dating back to ancient origins.

Originally built by the Ottomans, the fortress was captured by Russian forces under General Gudovich in 1791, marking a turning point in regional control. This conquest shifted the strategic importance of the site for Russian expansion on the Black Sea.

The fortress displays remains from different periods that visitors can observe on site today. Archaeological finds and building elements reveal the various cultures that shaped this location.

Daily access is available through the northern gate, which connects to Anapa's main historical district. The pathways on the grounds are easily walkable, making it straightforward to explore the fortress perimeter on foot.

The fortress walls contain stones from the ancient Greek city of Gorgippia, some still bearing inscriptions and marks from the 6th century BCE. This reuse of older materials demonstrates how later rulers incorporated the remains of earlier cultures into their own constructions.

Location: Anapa

GPS coordinates: 44.89556,37.31139

Latest update: December 9, 2025 18:41