Description of the attraction
The history of Sukhumi goes back centuries. Back in the 6th century BC, Dioscuriada, an ancient Greek colony, was located here. Later, the territory was under the Roman Empire, which established itself on the coast, building the stone fortress of Sebastopolis. In the 6th century AD, Byzantium ruled over the territory. This region was part of the Georgian kingdom in the Middle Ages, and in 1810 it was taken by Russian troops during the Russian-Turkish war. The entire ancient and medieval history of the city is embodied in the architectural heritage, numerous examples of fortress and castle architecture. Unfortunately, after the Abkhaz conflict, many buildings, especially on the outskirts, have not yet been rebuilt or restored, but they have retained the features of grandeur and sophistication.
The center of Sukhumi pleases the eye of visitors with the cleanliness of the streets, the novelty of the facades and the lush subtropical greenery. In the very center, on Prospect Mira, there is one of the notable buildings of the city - the House with a Clock. This stylish building with a gabled peak on the roof of the turret was built a hundred years ago, in 1914, specifically as a building to house the city administration, which worked here for many years. In 1950, the Moscow authorities gave the city a chime as a gift. They were mounted on the tower of the administration building, hence the name "House with a clock".
The house still serves the city administration to this day. The building organically fits into the architectural ensemble of the center along with other old buildings - the Main Post Office and School No. 10. They are adjoined by the Glory Park with memorials to the Abkhaz soldiers. Old stylish houses are surrounded by majestic cypresses, Lebanese and Atlas cedars, magnolias, palms, evergreen vegetation.
