Batumi (Georgia) – the most detailed information about the city with photos. The main attractions of Batumi with a description, guides and cards.
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City Batumi (Georgia)
Batumi is the second largest city of Georgia and a major maritime port, the capital of Adjara. Located in the south of the country in the east Black Sea Coast. Batumi – the resort capital of Georgia with bright nightlife. The city is an eclectic mix architecture ranging from charming 19th century classic buildings and ending with ultramodern skyscrapers.
- Geography and climate
- Practical information
- Story
- How to get there
- Shopping and shopping
- Food and drink
- sights
- Video
- Maps and guides
- Comments and reviews
Geography and climate
Batumi is located on the Kahaber lowland along the rivers of Bartskhana. and Korolistskali. Most of the city is on the shores the bay of the same name and is surrounded by mountains. Batumi climate is humid subtropical (Mediterranean). The summer is hot and the winter is warm and almost frost-free. For the year falls more than 2000 mm of rain.
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Practical information
- The population is 161.4 thousand people.
- The area is 64.94 square kilometers.
- The language is Georgian.
- The currency is Georgian lari.
- Time – UTC +4.
- Visa – not needed for up to 360 days
- Tourist Information Center is located on the street. Ninoshvili 2
- Adjara is famous for its beaches: Batumi, Kvariati, Sarpi, Gonio, Tsikhisdziri, Mtsvane Konetskhi (Green Cape) and Kobuleti.
Story
Batumi is one of the oldest cities in Georgia. Settlement Batus mentioned already from the 4th century BC. During the reign Emperor Hadrian (2nd century AD) here was the Roman military camp.
In the 5th century, Batumi became part of the kingdom of Vakhtang I Gorgasal. WITH 6-8 centuries the city was part of one of the early Georgian kingdoms – Egrisi. From the 8th to the 10th century Batumi was part of the Tao-Klarjetsky princedoms In the 15th century, the whole of Ajara was conquered by the Ottoman an empire.
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In 1878 the city was conquered by Russian troops and again became part of Georgia as part of the Russian Empire. In 1918, Turkey annexed Adjara, but two years later the region became part of THE USSR.
How to get there
The international airport is located 2 km south of the city center. It takes flights from Moscow, Istanbul, Minsk, Kiev. Between Tbilisi Batumi regularly run trains and buses. Buses from Tbilisi depart from Didube station.
Shopping and shopping
In Batumi you can find many shops with a variety of goods. Interestingly, prices in supermarket chains are often higher than in small shops. On New Boulevard is a shopping center Metro CITY.
Food and drink
Adjara cuisine is tasty and varied. Most Popular dishes: Adzhar khachapuri, borano (Adzhar eggs), chirbuli (Adzhar omelet), shinori (cottage cheese dish), achma (puff pastry with cheese and melted butter), malachto (beans with spices), yachts (beef with walnuts and spices), roasted red mullet.
sights
Old city
Batumi is one of the oldest cities in Georgia, founded in the 8th century. Although the origins of the settlement on the site of the modern city go back to 4 century BC. The old town of Batumi is located between the port and the boulevard. It contains ancient buildings of the 19th century and many examples of modern architecture.
Batumi Boulevard
Batumi Boulevard – the card of the city. This is the front resort quay, which stretches along the sea for 7 km. Decorated with fountains and sculptures.
Batumi Botanical Garden
The Botanical Garden is one of the most picturesque places of Batumi. Was Founded in 1912 by the outstanding scientist A. Krasnov. It’s huge Park area of more than 100 hectares, which include plants from the East Asia, North America, New Zealand, South America, Himalayas, Mexico, Australia, the Mediterranean and the subtropics of the Black Sea coast.
Piazza
Piazza is one of the most beautiful squares in Georgia, located in the center of Batumi. Made in the architectural style of Italy and well fits into the architecture of the old city. Piazza was built in 2010
Square Europe
Europe Square is another popular Batumi Square. Done at traditional European architectural style and something like Paris. The buildings here are decorated with stained glass windows, mosaics, bas-reliefs. On Square is a fountain, a beautiful tower with an astronomical clock and the 40-meter statue of Medea with the Golden Fleece, which according to myths was located in ancient Colchis.
Fortress Gonio apsaros
Gonio Apsaros – an ancient fortress located not far from Batumi on the bank of Chorokhi. This is one of the oldest and legendary places. Georgia The fortress contains elements of ancient Roman buildings (3-4 century BC), Byzantium (6-7 century) and the construction of the Turks (16 century).
Shalta Monastery
Shalta is an ancient monastery located in the mountains of Ajara in Hulo. It is assumed that it was built in the 13th century.
Mahunzetti
Mahuntsetti – a picturesque waterfall near the town of Keda at an altitude of 335 m. Nearby is an ancient arched bridge.
Cathedral Cathedral
Cathedral of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary – Orthodox temple built at the beginning of the 20th century in an unusual style neo-gothic.
Alphabet Tower
Alphabet Tower – 130 meter high construction, built in 2011 year and symbolizing the uniqueness of the Georgian alphabet.
Armenian church
Armenian church is a religious building built at the end 19th century.
Synagogue
The synagogue is a Jewish religious building of the early 20th century.
Lighthouse
The lighthouse in Batumi was built in 1878 by a French company. It has 21 meters high and octagonal structure.
Greek church
The Greek church was built in 1865 as early as the period when Batumi ruled by the Turks. In 1878 a bell was installed.
Mosque
The mosque Ortajame was built in the late 19th century. During the USSR �was closed. The mosque was reopened in the 90s 20 century.
Ali and Nino
Ali and Nino – one of the business cards of Batumi. Sculptural the group was designed by Tamara Kvesitadze and symbolizes love and understanding.
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