Perched on the highway between Garga, Pitsunda and New Athos these eye-catching shelters wait to delight passers-by. Curiously, one man was primarily responsible for this amazing design: architect and painter-sculptor, Zurab Tsereteli. His inspiration came from elements of the nearby Black Sea; several stops are shaped like giant seashells, waves or even fish. When the shelters were first constructed, they experienced mixed reviews: the locals were surprised and even intimidated by the style, which was perceived as “too western.” Today, however, the same sites are celebrated as landmarks and tourism sites.