Sites and places

Batumi Square is one of the most beautiful and central points in the city, and is considered the European heart of Batumi. It is designed in a classic Italian style and feels like a piece of Venice or Florence that has been transferred to the Black Sea. The square is a luxurious entertainment complex (about 5,700 square meters) that centers some of the city's main attractions.

Floor mosaic: In the center of the square is one of the largest and most impressive marble mosaics in Europe. It is made up of millions of small stones and creates spectacular geometric shapes.

The Clock Tower: The most prominent structure in the square. Every hour, small mechanical dolls emerge from it to the sound of music, similar to the famous clocks in Europe (such as in Prague).

Cafes and restaurants: The square is surrounded by Italian and Georgian restaurants, upscale cafes and hotels (such as the "Piazza" Hotel)

Live performances: Thanks to the excellent acoustics, the venue hosts concerts by international artists (such as Sting and Andrea Bocelli who have performed there in the past)

A beautiful square that has been preserved and restored to its 18th-century appearance, with the famous Medea Statue in the center . There are beautiful hotels there, such as Monarch, Indigo, and others. Restaurants, cafes, and souvenir shops. You can continue to the Neptune Fountains in the nearby square. (See map)

The southern promenade can be started from the yacht building in the picture (near Kachanansky Park), continue walking along the coast through the "Batumi V & A" project, and from there to the airport.

One of the "sports" that has developed among tourists is to watch the planes land above the heads of bathers. The planes descend for landing at this exact spot. Extreme enthusiasts wait for the landings to take a unique selfie video. 

Length of the promenade: 3.6 km. Continuous walking time: about 50 minutes.

A beautiful, shady promenade with restaurants and cafes, benches, manicured gardens and family bike rental options. 

The promenade begins near the Ministry of Justice complex, the Round Tower, and stretches to the Alpha Beit monument and the Ferris wheel. The walk runs parallel to the beach, or in the shady gardens parallel to the beach. 

Length of the section: 3 km. Continuous walking time: about 45 minutes.  

The Avenue of Heroes also begins at the Tower of the Ministry of Justice and the Ministry of Justice (the Round Tower) towards the stadium. It is recommended to go up the bridge near the illuminated fountain and continue to the Batumi Stadium. 

Walking through this section is reminiscent of New York and Hong Kong, with huge towers of luxury hotels, casinos, and restaurants. You can end at the Carrefour parking center opposite the stadium.

Length of the section: 1 km. Continuous walking time: 15 minutes. 

You can explore the streets of the Old City and find buildings that belonged to wealthy Jewish business families who influenced the city's economy in the early 20th century.

These are the streets between the ancient synagogue and the Chabad house. 

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When talking about the "ancient synagogue" of Batumi, what is usually meant is the Great Synagogue (also known as the "Ashkenazi Synagogue"), which is the most impressive and active structure in the city.

The building was built in the Neo-Moorish style and is similar in design to the synagogues of Amsterdam and The Hague. It is painted white and has a huge stained glass window in the shape of a Star of David on its facade.

The Chabad House in Batumi is the central address for Jews and Israelis visiting the city, and serves as a vibrant community, religious, and social center. The place is run by Rabbi Ze'ev Mendelsohn and his wife Chaya Mushka.

website: chabadbatumi.ge

Christianity in Batumi: Already in the first century AD, when the ancient world still worshipped paganism, Saint Andrew , one of the apostles of Jesus, arrived here and brought with him the first gospel to Georgia.

By 326, the entire country had already adopted Christianity – one of the first in the world to do so. For two thousand years, Christianity has been the beating heart of Georgian identity. The churches you will see here are living testimony to the resilience of this people in the face of empires and regimes that have tried to change them. Batumi is not just a resort town, it is an ancient spiritual gateway

Also called the Cathedral of the Mother of God, it is the most impressive and famous Christian building in the city.

Interesting history: The building was originally built in the early 20th century (1898-1903) as a Catholic church , with the donation of the Zubalashvili brothers (wealthy merchants). During the Soviet period, the place was used as a high-voltage laboratory, and only in the 1980s was it transferred to the Georgian Orthodox Church.

A picturesque church originally built of wood and replaced with a stone structure in 1885 (designed by the same architect who designed the Great Synagogue, Semyon Volkovich)

The churchyard sometimes hosts cultural events of the Armenian community, and has interesting memorial stones (khachkars). It reflects the historical multiculturalism of Batumi.