Sights of Batumi.

29.06.2019 14:06

Batumi is known for its surprisingly harmonious combination of history and modernity. The old city with 19th century houses, narrow cobbled streets, colorful Italian courtyards and numerous cozy restaurants contrasts sharply with the huge ultra-modern skyscrapers in the new districts.

You should definitely take a walk in both parts of Batumi - it will seem to you that you have been in two different cities. Each part of Batumi has its own unique charm, many interesting objects and sights.


What to see in Batumi


The pride of the city is the seaside Boulevard, more than 8 km long. The main attraction of Batumi is more than 130 years old, and construction is still ongoing - its length is increasing and infrastructure is improving. In the summer season, the Boulevard becomes the center of attraction for citizens and tourists. At the beginning of the boulevard, there is the Miracle Park, an alphabetical tower, a Ferris wheel, a functioning lighthouse of the 19th century, a moving statue of Ali and Nino. Batumi's singing fountains, a floating registry office are located at the central entrance, followed by a chess club, a living corner with birds, children's and sports grounds, and much more. The Boulevard ends with a beautiful modern park, which itself consists of many amazing corners.


May 6 Park - this picturesque green oasis is located on the border of the old and new city. A significant part of the park is occupied by a large lake with catamarans and boats, there is a zoo where zebras, deer, monkeys live, as well as rides and a playground. It also houses the pride of the city - the famous Batumi dolphinarium, founded in 1975. Behind the dolphinarium is the city aquarium with several dozen species of fish.


Era Square is the central square of the city, in the center of which there is a statue of Medea with the Golden Fleece rushing upwards. There is also a fountain spouting from the ground, and a unique building with an astronomical clock showing the current phases of the moon and sun, the positions of the planets, sunrise and sunset times, and other amazing things. Just one block away is another beautiful square - Teatralnaya, in the center of which is the Neptune Fountain, which is an exact copy of the 16th-century fountain in Bologna, Italy.


Theaters - art lovers will be interested in visiting one of the theaters in Batumi. Batumi has a wooden summer theater on the Old Boulevard, an opera theater on Teatralnaya Square, a puppet and young spectator theater and a large modern art center in the BNZ area.


The shallow sea is the name of the fish market where fishermen sell their catch. Fish and seafood bought here can be given to one of several cafes, where it will be cooked and served on the table with other snacks and drinks if desired. You should definitely come here - it is here that you can feel the real spirit of the seaside Batumi.

• Boni (Parehi) Market is the largest farmers' market in Batumi. Here you will be offered a huge assortment of vegetables, fruits, spices, meat, cheese, nuts, traditional Georgian gastronomic souvenirs - churchkhella, tklapi and much more.

• Another iconic place in Batumi is the “gold exchange”. In fact, this is a typical oriental bazaar where gold and silver are sold. Here is a huge selection of products from local and foreign jewelry factories, while the jewelry differs significantly from the assortment familiar to most tourists. The bazaar is located in the building of the Batumi Plaza shopping center at the intersection of Rustaveli and Chavchavadze streets, not far from the cable car.

• The Argo cable car is a great opportunity to see Batumi from a bird's eye view. The length of the cable car is 2,600 m, it runs from the embankment to Mount Feria. At the top station there is a cafe, a wine and souvenir shop, and from the top you can admire the magnificent panorama of Batumi for an infinitely long time.

• The Botanical Garden is one of the oldest and largest in the former USSR. Its area is 113 hectares, where more than 5 thousand species of plants grow. The garden is divided into 21 natural zones; this is a wonderful picturesque place for leisurely walks and bright photo shoots.

• The fortress of Gonio-Apsaros is a medieval fortress, the first mention of which dates back to the 1st century BC. AD, and the most ancient layers found belong to the XV-XVII centuries. BC. The ancient walls of the fortress have kept unsolved secrets for many centuries, this is a very atmospheric place, weddings and couples in love often come here. On the territory of the fortress there is a small museum with interesting artifacts. According to legend, the Apostle Matthew rests here.

• Temples - Batumi is a multinational city, in which all religions are loyal. Therefore, the city has functioning temples of all major religions - a Catholic church, a Jewish synagogue, a mosque, an Armenian apostolic church, and, of course, Orthodox churches. The most famous are the Cathedral of the Holy Mother of God, which attracts attention with its neo-Gothic style, the Church of the Holy Trinity on Mount Sameba, the Church of St. Barbara on Rustaveli Avenue and the Church of St. Nicholas.

• Museums are a great way to expand your horizons and pass the time on a rainy day. Batumi museums are small, but with interesting expositions, so you won't be bored. To learn more about the history of the region, visit the archaeological museum with a unique collection of gold jewelry, the Adzharian Museum of Local Lore and the small ethnographic museum "Borjgalo". An interesting exhibition awaits you at the Technological Museum of the Nobel Brothers, the Museum of Religions. David Komakhidze and the house-museum of Ilya Chavchavadze. We recommend painting lovers to visit the Museum of Arts of Adjara.

• Monuments and statues - Batumi is generously decorated with a variety of sculptures and monuments. Literally at every step you will meet original, sometimes very bizarre objects, some of which have become real symbols of the city. For example, the moving sculpture of Ali and Nino or the mysterious modern installation "Slates on Eggs". Just walk around the city and enjoy interesting discoveries!