Batumi International Airport 14 min
Gonio Apsaros Fortress (19 min) Stately remains of an old Roman fortification & rumored gravesite of Saint Matthias, the apostle. Batumi Boulevard (18 min) Vibrant green space along the Black Sea featuring musical fountains, exercise paths, cafes & bars. Batumi Dolphinarium (14 min) Marine animal park with daily dolphin shows, swim-with-dolphin experiences & a small aquarium. Europe Square (13 min) Holy Mother Virgin Nativity Cathedral (8 min) Early-20th-century, neo-Gothic church with 3 spires & vibrant stained-glass windows. 6 May Park (7 min) Founded in 1881, the country's oldest park includes a zoo & dolphinarium, plus kids' rides & a lake. Batumi Piazza (13 min) Public square near the Black Sea with Europe's largest figurative marble mosaic at its center. Alphabet Tower (8 min) Steel double-helical tower standing at 427 ft., with a revolving restaurant & viewing deck. Miracle Park (8 min) ბათუმის ბოტანიკური ბაღი (18 min) Expansive botanical garden, founded in 1912, offering guided tours of subtropical plant collections. Alphabetic tower (8 min) This 130-m. steel structure offers an observation deck with sweeping views of the city & sea. Argo Cable Car (16 min) Ali & Nino Statue (10 min) Representing a sense of impermanence, this sculpture was originally made for the Venice Biennial. Batumi Archaeological Museum (3 min) Bi-level showcase of ancient jewelry, art, pottery, relics & coins from Georgian excavation sites. Statue of Medea (13 min) Unveiled in 2007, this statue of the Colchian princess Medea sits atop a pillar in Europe Square. |