Gonio Fortress

Gonio Fortress Site is a Roman-Byzantine citadel located on the Black Sea coast, just south of Batumi. Historically known as Apsaros, this ancient fortification was a strategic center for the Roman Empire and is linked to the famous myth of the Argonauts. Today, Gonio Fortress Site attracts visitors with its massive stone walls, archaeological museum, and the symbolic grave of Saint Matthias. Exploring these ruins offers a fascinating look into Georgia’s deep connections with the Greco-Roman world.