Batumi

Ships berth in central Batumi, around five to seven minutes from Primorsky Boulevard.

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Modern Batumi’s principal attractions combine its oldest architectural and historic monuments, cultural and leisure venues, and an exceptional range of subtropical planting.

Seaside Park, or the Boulevard, is a favourite leisure destination for Batumi residents and visitors. Water covered the site until the end of the 19-th century. After the sea retreated by around 100 meters in 1881, renowned gardener A. Resler developed a plan to turn the newly exposed ground into a coastal park.

Until May 2004, Seaside Park measured 1,9 km. It now runs for 5 km alongside broad beaches, supported by a substantial visitor infrastructure. Attractions, sports areas, tennis courts, a chess house and bungalows provide many recreation options. The Columns, or Kolonada, built in 1934, became the park’s emblem. Exotic planting keeps it appealing throughout the year. The Boulevard has two sections: its main area is a cool, shaded avenue of mature plants, while another part has a subtropical character...

Work continues to improve Ardagani lake, an essential feature of the new Boulevard. Two man-made islands, an amphitheatre and a fountain donated by Georgia’s president decorate the water, while a modern swimming pool, solarium and sports grounds are also being developed. In 1939, Academician Shchusev’s Intourist hotel was constructed, resulting in the final demolition of the Church of Alexander Nevski. Images and a model of that important lost building remain at Batumi’s Museum of Local Lore. The Intourist hotel was later purchased and restored by Georgian owners...

On Rustaveli street stands the Lado Gudiashvili Painter’s House, a venue staging exhibitions by recognised Georgian and international painters and sculptors. The art salons inside give visitors another opportunity to see creations by Georgian artists.

The cable car operates 09:00-02:00 in summer and 11:00-18:00 in winter. It climbs directly to a nearby hill about 250 m high, where a restaurant and striking views—particularly after dark—await. The fare is 15 lari.

Batumi’s boulevard is described as Europe’s longest. Work began in 1881, followed by repeated renovation and expansion; together, its old and new sections now extend 12 kilometres. Statues, dancing fountains and a wide choice of entertainment line the route, including restaurants serving Mexican, Chinese, Italian, Turkish, German and Greek food.

The majority of shops trade daily between 10:00 a.m. and 8 p.m.

Georgia uses the lari, which is divided into 100 tetri.

Georgian is the first language of approximately 3.9 million people in the country.