Loo Bysantine Church

The religious structure stands at 308 meters above sea level, with its northern wall remaining the most intact part of the medieval complex.

The church was built by Abkhazians in the 10th century, later modified into a fortress during the 15th and 16th centuries.

Archaeological excavations revealed fragments of greenish-blue window glass and decorative stone carvings, indicating the Byzantine architectural influence in the region.

The ruins maintain a schedule from 8:00 to 20:00, with an entrance fee of 100 rubles and require a 1.5-kilometer walk from the Black Sea.

The walls contain a specific mortar mixture of limestone and fine gravel, making them resistant to weathering despite centuries of exposure.

Location: Sochi

Location: Loo Microdistrict

Inception: 10 century

Founders: Abkhazians

GPS coordinates: 43.69159,39.60108

Latest update: March 23, 2025 11:40