Phanagoria is the sun, beaches, cheap wine and roving archaeologists. Here, on the Taman Peninsula, was once the center of the Bosporan state. From Phanagoria, fish, grapes, bread and meat were taken away. Today, a good mood and a sea of ​​impressions are taking away from here. By the way, about the sea - there are two of them here: Chernoye and Azov.

Phanagoria is located in the Krasnodar region in the resort village of Sennoy Temryuk district. Getting to Haymarket is easy: here buses and minibuses are constantly scurrying, which pick up tourists.

Why come here? Because this is a semi-wild place to relax, where you can spend a little money for a little money. Actually, you get everything you need - accommodation, natural food and a lot of wine. There are no luxurious comfortable conditions here. In Fanagoriya come for the most part for adventure.

For example, for the sake of archaeological excavations. Here they have been digging since the Taman Peninsula had moved to Russia under Catherine II. Today the acropolis of Phanagoria is unchanged from the 19th century, continuous hills. True, now searches are conducted and under water. Archaeologists believe that 30 percent of Phanagoria is hidden there. Terrestrial barrows were often stolen, but at the bottom of the sea the values ​​remained.

In the Phanagoria area, the banks are literally dotted with fragments of antique ceramics. For a lot of money, you can not sell such fragments - so, you can take it with you as a souvenir. Hunters for large prey descend under the water. But without special equipment, the search is meaningless.

In the village of Sennaya in 2012, the scientific and cultural center "Fanagoria" was opened. Here there are a library, living quarters for specialists, as well as a museum with finds. You can come here to see ancient values ​​- amphoras, weapons, household items and much more. In addition, the center can get acquainted with archeologists and, if possible, go with them to excavations.

Wine from Fanagoria

One of the main attractions of Phanagoria is the wine factory of the same name. More precisely, this is a huge agro-industrial complex, one of the largest enterprises of Taman.

The plant produces more than 30 kinds of wines and strong drinks, including vintage wines and balsam. To be sure of the quality of the products, it is worth to visit the tasting room of Fanagoria. The factory accepts both excursion groups and singles.

You will be told about the history of winemaking in Taman, hold a wine museum, show vaults with huge barrels and give you a taste of any wine. A separate program number is a visit to the ceramic workshop, where copies of ancient Greek amphorae for dessert wines and balsam are made.

Vineyards, Phanagoria

Wine barrels, Fanagoria

Vineyards in the spring, Phanagoria

Pottery of Phanagoria

The signature restaurant of Fanagoria