There are places, after visiting which, the heart freezes ... They take away your feelings forever, they make you mentally transfer there again and again.Batumi, Georgia is one such place.This is the land of the hot sun, rich in its warm rays, refreshing sea, wonderful events and dawns that conquer with their innocence.The fresh air is permeated with the aromas of truly Georgian cuisine, exquisite scents of magnolia, oleander, citrus fruits and the aroma of tart black coffee.
Batumi is the capital of the Adjara Autonomous Republic.Located on the southeastern coast of the Black Sea.
The climate is subtropical, humid.Winters are usually not too cold, snow rarely falls.Summer is warm and long.
Batumi is rightfully considered the main tourist center of modern Georgia.Unlike most seaside resorts, where the attention of tourists is focused only on the beaches, in Batumi you can enjoy the masterpieces of historical and modern architecture, take a walk in the city park and the Botanical Garden, visit the museum, spend time in the Batumi water park and dolphinarium.The city is decorated with numerous sculptures, statues and monuments.Excursions to waterfalls, historical fortresses, medieval bridges, wine houses, etc. are conducted.
The city has religious buildings of various religions: Georgian Orthodox churches and cathedrals, Armenian Apostolic Church, Catholic Church, Islamic mosque and Jewish synagogue.
Batumi Boulevard is located parallel to the coastline.Its length is approximately 9 km.It is bordered by numerous cafes, restaurants, fountains and children's attractions.
Batumi seaside park - officially called "Park 6 Travnia".Lake "Nurigeli", a dolphinarium, an aquarium, a petting zoo, and children's attractions are located on its territory.The park is designed in such a way that, walking along its paths, you can see many attractions of the city: the statue of "Ali and Nino", the tower of the Georgian alphabet, the Ferris wheel, the sundial, the old lighthouse, the high-rise Batumi Tower.
Park of Miracles is adjacent to Batumi Boulevard.There is a lighthouse, the famous sculpture "I, you and Batumi", a Ferris wheel - its height reaches 55 meters.The wheel makes one full circle in 10 minutes.
In the Park of Miracles, the Tower of the Georgian Alphabet and the Chachi Tower attract special attention of tourists.
In the Batumi Park of Miracles, a 130-meter-high metal structure - the Tower of the Georgian Alphabet, which depicts all 33 letters of the Georgian alphabet, was built.A panoramic glass elevator is used to move around the building.The dome of the tower is also made of glass and is a rotating sphere.An observatory, a restaurant and a television studio are located under the dome.In order to make one complete revolution, the dome of the tower takes exactly 1 hour.
Next to the Alphabet Tower in the Park of Wonders is the Chachi Tower. Chacha is a strong grape vodka. In Georgia, winemaking and the production of alcoholic beverages have been elevated to the rank of culture. Chacha Tower is dedicated to this phenomenon. Its height reaches 25 meters. A large clock is placed just below the dome. The building is surrounded by several pools. Once a week, for 10-15 minutes, real Georgian chacha pours from the fountains located in the pools, and anyone can taste it.
Europe Square is located in the very center of old Batumi and is surrounded by unique (in terms of architecture) buildings.Above the square stands a statue of Medea - the mythical queen of Colchis.An astronomical clock can be seen on one of the buildings adjacent to the square.In addition to the usual time of day, they also show the positions and movements of the sun, moon, constellations and planets.
Batumi Piazza is one of the most beautiful places in Georgia.Here you can see real masterpieces of painting, music and stained glass arts.Cafes, restaurants and hotels are located around the square.
The statue "Ali and Nino" is also known as the "Statue of Love".It is an 8-meter moving sculpture that represents love and understanding between people of different nationalities.
