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Martvill Canyon - New Natural Landmark

Recently, tourists are learning a new unique corner of nature - the Martville canyons. Georgia is rich in picturesque landscapes of unique nature.

Tourist paradise

This amazing mountainous country has an extraordinary variety of natural landscapes, created by beautiful mountains, warm sea and swift rivers. The rich flora and fauna of Georgia is represented by the most unique species, many of which can be found only here.

The country has a rich ancient history and culture, according to legend, it was here that the legendary Colchis was located. In Georgia, many unique historical monuments - churches, cathedrals, monasteries, made in the Georgian temple architecture. Georgia is extremely attractive for tourism and recreation.

Canyon on the Abash River

One of the wonderful natural attractions of Georgia is the Martvill Canyon. How to get to it, any local resident will tell. This amazing place is located near the town of Martvili. This pretty town, which used to be called Chondidi, is located on the Colchis lowland. The city is notable for its monastery, built in the 7th century in honor of the holy martyrs. Near the monastery stands the Church of the Virgin. Until now, the frescoes of the 14th century have been preserved in the temple.

The Martvil canyon, length of 2400 meters, forms the karst river Abash, originating on the inaccessible plateau of Askhi. This small creek with cold clear water cut through a deep canyon in the rocks, forming a picturesque gorge. Around the canyon there are centuries-old relic forests and high cliffs. From the rocks, long lianas descend, which together with dense vegetation create the feeling of a tropical forest. The river flows at the bottom of the gorge to a depth of 40 meters. The spectacle is delightful and fascinating. The rocks hang over the water, forming a vault at a tremendous height.

Up to the top of the gorge, where there is a wonderful seven-meter waterfall, it is best to sail on a rubber boat. In some places, the canyon descends, creating fanciful terraces. Its walls are covered with moss from high humidity, and in many places streams flow from the cracks. Halfway up the river forms a quiet creek, after which falls a deafening twelve-meter waterfall down. This amazing picture can be seen from a wooden bridge. The sun's rays, reflected in droplets of water dust, dance in millions of irises.

Boat excursion in the canyon

Many tourists prefer to swim deep into the canyon on rubber boats, which are many. You can rent a boat or swim with a boatman - a local, who will tell you a lot about the canyon. On the ruts you have to carry the boat on your hands, and passengers - to go shallow water on always cold water. Behind the second roll is a waterfall, to which one can get by swimming - a risky venture, because the current in this place is very strong, and the water is icy. This fascinating journey gives you the opportunity to view the miracle of nature close to you - the white walls of the canyon, clear clear water that changes color from turquoise to emerald, the lush greenery of the forest and the beautiful waterfall on the river.

There is also a hiking trail along the canyon, along which you can stroll, admiring the picturesque bends of the river, the noise of waterfalls and high cliffs, from which locals make jumps into the water. When the sun hides behind clouds, the Martvill canyon is enveloped by a light haze, giving it an unreal, mystical look.

Baths of the princes Dadiani

Not far, about a hundred meters from the canyon, according to local residents, there are bathhouses, and nearby is the estate of the Dadiani family - the princes of Megrelia, the most ancient aristocratic family of Georgia. Dadiani possessed an invaluable relic - a shroud of the Virgin Mary, brought from Byzantium by their ancestors in the 15th century. This shroud is usually presented at commemorative church celebrations. In the family were stored and relics, indicating a relationship with Bonaparte - because one of the representatives of the princely family was the wife of the nephew of the French emperor.

The water in the mountain river is always icy, so it's risky to swim or swim in it. But it is so pure that you can drink it. In hot weather, the water flows in separate streams, forming shallow places in places, through which it is necessary to drag the boat. However, in the spring, during the melting of snow or during a rainstorm, the water level in the river rises by five to six meters, and all this mass rushes through a narrow gorge with a roar and a roar - a grand and frightening spectacle.

Traces of dinosaurs

The Martvill Canyon represents not only a natural, but also a unique historical landmark. Here in the limestone rocks, there are found the petrified remains of ancient animals that lived on the planet millions of years ago. There are even traces of dinosaurs, predators and herbivores. And the presence of limestone rocks indicates that once there was a sea on this place, after which these unique rocks remained. According to the found remains of sea urchins, one can speak of the Upper Cretaceous period. Canyon has another name - "Jurassic Park". There are also traces of the existence of a primitive man here.

The list of the ten best natural attractions in Georgia included the Martvil canyon, reviews of admired tourists confirm the correctness of this decision. Recently, the canyon was closed for the period of construction work. It is planned to equip the territory, build a tourist center and equip the canyon with the necessary infrastructure for visiting tourists. A convenient descent to the river will be built, and a jetty for boats will be built, as well as a convenient observation deck at the top. It is assumed that this place will be named "The Royal Canyon" instead of the present "Martvill Canyon". Photos of this attraction will attract masses of tourists.

Mothen's Cave

Not far from the canyon in the calcareous rocks is the Mothen Cave, consisting of two spacious halls with a total length of 75 meters. Halls are connected by a narrow slit. In the cave you can see huge "icicles" hanging from the ceiling - stalactites and growing stalagmites from below, sometimes forming columns, as well as travertine formations. Near the cave is a medieval fortress, which is a historical monument.

Cave of Arsen Dzhodzhiashvili

The second cave, named after the Georgian revolutionary Arsen Georgiashvili, is formed in petrified limestone layers and has several branches. The river flowing inside the cave flows into a large underground lake. The inner space of the cave, which has a height of the vault up to 30 meters, is decorated with huge columns of snow-white stalactites and stalagmites. Inside it is easier to move on rubber boats. The stepped waterfall that emerges from the cave has a height of 234 meters.

A popular natural attraction was the Martvill Canyon. Coordinates of its beginning - 42 ° 27'23.5 "s. W. And 42 ° 22'34.2 "in. Canyon is located very near the town of Martvili in Megrelia (Georgia, the Samegrelo-Upper Svaneti region). You can get there by taxi, which departs from Kutaisi station every hour. After a stop, descending to the river, you can see tourist buses and bright rubber boats. In canyons you can come with an excursion from Batumi, as well as a taxi from Martvili.

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