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Culture of Batumi. Places to visit - old town, temples, theaters, museums and palaces

Batumi is rich in unique sights, which will impress even experienced travelers. Those who do not imagine rest without walks in the picturesque places, will surely like the two-kilometer boulevard that stretches along the entire beach area. The boulevard which became an unchanged symbol of the city is the location of important natural attractions. It is here that you can see the oldest trees in the city and a lot of interesting exotic plants, as well as monuments and landscape compositions.

Guide to Batumi sightseeing - things to see and to visit

Sunny Batumi, the capital of Adjara, is located on the coast of the Black Sea. This is one of the most beautiful corners of Georgia, which has attracted tourists for many years. Here is a …

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An equally pleasant place for walking is the "square of Europe", which is decorated with singing fountains and an imposing statue of "Medea with the Golden Fleece". It is on these lands, according to legend, Jason extracted the Golden Fleece. Batumi is famous for it and its surprisingly beautiful architectural sights. The brightest example of Arab architecture with a beautiful calligraphic pattern is the "Orta Jama Mosque"; it is a unique architectural site, which miraculously survived to our times.

There are many Orthodox and Catholic churches in Batumi, which are beautiful themselves and are magnificent examples of different architectural styles. Most noteworthy are the "Cathedral of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin", the "Church of St. Nicholas" and the "Holy Savior temple of the Armenian Apostolic Church", whose name is difficult to pronounce even by the indigenous inhabitants. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

Cuisine of Batumi for gourmet with top restaurants and cafe

Georgian cuisines are very authentic and original, in Batumi it is represented in full variety. A common misconception is that the basis of the Georgian cuisine is meat. In fact, this is not …

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Be sure to look at the ruins of the "Gonio fortress", which are in the immediate vicinity of Batumi. This ancient fortress was once a powerful citadel of the Roman Empire, and then passed under the rule of Byzantium. It was around the fortress that the city was founded in ancient times. Until today the fortress walls and 19 towers were perfectly preserved. According to one of the beautiful legends, the holy apostle Matthew was buried on the fortification site.

If in the morning hours, the most popular entertainment for city visitors is walking through the historic district, but at the height of a hot day, many prefer to stroll through the cool halls of local museums. Very interesting are the collections of the "Batumi Archaeological Museum", in which objects of everyday life and jewelry are presented. All artifacts were found during archaeological excavations in the south of Georgia. They belong to different historical epochs, and therefore to inspect the exhibits will be interesting even to those who are not keen on history.

Your active city break in Batumi. Attractions, recreation and entertainment - best places to spend your day and night here

Batumi is a magnificent resort town, literally created for a comfortable stay. In addition to sightseeing, the guests of the resort have a lot of opportunities for an interesting …

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Very interesting is the "Stalin Museum", where his belongings are kept. There is a bed where the leader slept in his youth, and even a few of his towels. The Nobel Museum offers visitors a more detailed study of one of the most intense periods in the history of the city, when Rothschild and Nobel invested a lot of money in the development of Batumi. In the "Adjara Museum of Art", priceless masterpieces of Russian and European masters of the 19th and 20th centuries, among them paintings by Akhvlediani and Pirosmani, were collected.

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Iconic cultural sights of Georgia

Georgia has two ancient cave towns namely, Uplistsikhe and Vardzia. Uplistsikhe was founded in the 2nd century BC and includes seven hundred caves containing household and administrative buildings, some of which can still be seen today. Vardzia was created under George III. It unites more than a dozen temples with ancient fresco images and a monastery. The ancient frescoes of the late 12th century depict Tamara, George III, the Mother of God and the faces of Christian saints. In Svaneti, at the southern foot of the Caucasus, the Svan towers were preserved. According to one version, the towers were never used for defense but rather served as a repository of provisions, while ironically scaring potential enemies. One of the brightest sights in Batumi city center is the Batumi singing fountains. Inside the City centre, you can witness a fascinating laser show telling the story of Batumi and Georgia in sounds and colors. … Open

Culture of Batumi. Places to visit - old town, temples, theaters, museums and palaces

Iconic cultural sights of Georgia

Photogallery of cultural heritage of Batumi

Landmarks of culture on Batumi map: art-galleries, monuments, palaces, etc

Excursions over cultural sights of neighbours of Batumi