6 Must-See Attractions in Batumi
Adjara’s central city Batumi is a summer getaway destination for many locals. The recently renovated town, Batumi offers many landmarks for you to explore in the city, great selection of cafes, bars, and restaurants as well as perfect one-day trips to explore its neighboring towns and villages. The city itself is small, so all the famous sites are within walking distance. And once you plan your trip here, make sure to visit this must-see attraction.
1. Stroll down the Boulevard
Park
Nowadays, the length of it reaches to 12 kilometres and is divided into ‘old’ and ‘new’ boulevards. You can see the original park with the new addition of modern benches, sculptures and fountains. During summertime, the avenue is full of beach bars, clubs and cafes. From here, you can also watch a beautiful sunset.
2. Admire the statue of eternal love
The Boulevard is full of many impressive statues, but the most significant of them all is the statue of Ali and Nino made by a Georgian sculptor Tamara Kvesitadze. The two statues move toward each other, merge and then move away again every 10 minutes.
The inspiration of this iconic landmark is Kurban Said‘s novel of the same name. The book tells a romantic story between Georgian Christian daughter of a nobleman and an Azerbaijani Muslim boy set in Baku in 1918.
3. Enjoy unique panoramic views of Batumi
Hotel
4. Eat local seafood at fish market
Market, Seafood
To get here from the city center, take a bus number 10 toward Makhinjauri and get off after Revenue Service or ask the driver to help you out. The market is on the left side of the road.
5. Visit Botanical Garden
Botanical Garden
6. Europe Square
Despite its reconstruction in the recent decade, the city preserved the buildings from the 19th century. During this time, Batumi used to be a free port on a Caspian oil route to Europe. When the government decided to renovate the city, those old buildings were also restored to its original glory, giving the city even more beautiful vibe.
Some of the iconic sites of the Europe Square include the astronomical clock and the monument of Medea, a Georgia woman from the Argonauts myth, who, according to the legend, helped Greek hero Jason steal the Golden Fleece from Georgia’s ancient kingdom Colchis.
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