The medieval fortress of Funa is located on a rocky hill at the foot of Mount Demerdzhi in Crimea.
The name Funa means "smoky" in Greek. Previously, Mount Demerdzhi, which is often shrouded in fog, was also called Funa.
The fortress has been known since 1384 as the eastern outpost of the Mangup Principality of Feodoro. She controlled the trade route that led from Horzuvit (Hurzuf) and Aluston (Alushta) to the steppe Crimea.
During the reconstruction carried out in 1459, a 15-meter rectangular donjon tower was built. An important place in the architectural ensemble was occupied by the church of Saint Theodore Str ...
Last update
3/11/2025
Categories | Castle / fortress |
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Date of foundation | XIV-XV centuries |
Address | Luchyste |
Coordinates |
44.75166667° N, 34.38833333° E
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