Funa Fortress
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Crimea, Alushta
The Funa fortress is located at the foot of the South Demerdzhi mountain north of Alushta. It was built by the Genoese in 1423 and played an important role in the defensive system. In 1475 the fortress was destroyed by the Turks. To date, the church of Theodore Stratilat has been partially preserved. Archaeological excavations are being carried out, the found items are exhibited in the open-air museum created.