Top 10
Batumi is a city brimming with sights and experiences waiting to be explored. Here are the top 10 must-see attractions during
Top 10
Batumi is a city brimming with sights and experiences waiting to be explored. Here are the top 10 must-see attractions during your visit:
Alphabet Tower
Situated in Batumi's Wonder Park, this peculiar and symbolic attraction celebrates the Georgian alphabet, considered one of the oldest and most beautiful scripts still in use today. The iconic five-story tower, designed to resemble DNA, stands at 130 meters tall and showcases all 33 Georgian letters. Rotating 360 degrees every hour, the tower houses an information center, restaurant, and observation deck.
“Ali and Nino” statue
This monumental, kinetic sculpture, positioned along Batumi's coastline, narrates the heartbreaking tale of lovers Ali and Nino, as first described in the 1937 Austrian novel of the same name. Ali, an Azerbaijani Muslim, falls for a Georgian Christian princess, Nino, only for tragedy to strike when Ali is killed in a global conflict. Inspired by this story, Georgian artist Tamara Kvesitadze crafted the moving "Ali and Nino" sculpture in 2010. The impressive metallic artwork features two somewhat translucent figures that, every 10 minutes, revolve in a circular motion, approaching each other and ultimately merging.
UNESCO World Natural Heritage Sites - Ajara's National Parks
In 2021, four Georgian national parks were granted UNESCO World Natural Heritage status. Three of these parks—Mtirala National Park, Kobuleti Protected Areas, and Kintrishi Protected Areas—are situated in Ajara, with Batumi serving as the access point for all of them. For more details, visit the website: https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/1616/
Botanical Garden
Explore some of the world's most rare and stunning plants—approximately 5,000 in total, including over 2,000 tree species—within this 110-hectare garden. Located 9 km north of Batumi on Green Cape's slopes, the garden is home to a diverse array of flora, such as Japanese sakura, Canary date palms, cacti, bamboo, palms, magnolias, and cypress trees
Batumi Boulevard
A top attraction in Batumi, the 7-kilometer seaside Batumi Boulevard features four historic alleys, a bike path, and over 40,000 trees and plants. Established in 1881, the garden is adorned with antique-style colonnades, adding to its charm.
Old Batumi, Batumi Piazza
A must-see in Batumi is the Italian-inspired piazza square. Adorned with a central 106 sq.m. mosaic, the square boasts luxurious hotels, diverse restaurants, captivating architecture, and the iconic clock tower.
Europe square, Medea statue
Batumi's Europe Square symbolizes the Georgian people's aspiration to align with European countries and Western values. The square seamlessly combines the city's distant and recent past through its attractions. At its center stands the Medea statue, depicting Medea, daughter of Colchis King Aeëtes. The statue narrates the tale of the famous "Argonauts' Myth," wherein Medea falls in love with Argonaut hero Jason and helps him obtain the "Golden Fleece." According to legend, they steal the Golden Fleece together on the renowned ship "Argo." The Golden Fleece has since become a symbol of Georgia's prosperity and glory. Europe Square is also home to restaurants, shops, hotels, and a dancing fountain.
Ajara Archaeological Museum
Inaugurated in 1994, this esteemed museum is among Georgia's finest archaeological institutions, showcasing an extensive collection of gold artifacts from the Ajara region. The museum houses over 23,000 relics from various eras, a photo archive, a science library, a ceramic workshop, and a restoration laboratory where each exhibit is photographed and graphically restored. The permanent exhibition takes visitors on a journey through ancient Georgia, and the museum has been popular since its 2007 opening.
Gonio Castle
Located near Batumi, Gonio Castle, also known as Gonio-Apsaros Castle, is Georgia's oldest citadel, dating back to the Roman Empire. The castle covers 4.5 hectares in the Adjara region, close to Batumi, and serves as a significant reminder of Georgia's ancient history.
Birdwatching
From late August to mid-October, over a million birds of prey traverse a narrow 10-kilometer migration corridor in the sky. During this period, various species are recorded as they travel along this route towards warmer countries. Birdwatching in the Black Sea region is rapidly becoming a sought-after activity for tourists and ornithologists alike, and it continues to grow as a tourist attraction.