Location: Batumi
Top Things to do in Batumi
What to do and see in Batumi, Adjara Region: The Best Budget-friendly Things to do
Batumi (Georgian: ბათუმი [bɑtʰumi]) is the second-largest city of Georgia, located on the coast of the Black Sea in the country's southwest. Situated in a subtropical zone near the foot of the Lesser Caucasus Mountains, Batumi is a popular tourist destination known for its varying weather–it is a bustling seaside resort during warm seasons, but it can get entirely covered in snow during winter. Much of Batumi's economy revolves around tourism and gambling, but the city is also an important sea port and includes industries like shipbuilding, food processing and light manufacturing. Since 2010, Batumi has been transformed by the construction of modern high-rise buildings, as well as the restoration of classical 19th-century edifices lining its historic Old Town.
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1. Ethnographic Museum "Borjgalo"
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 168 reviews
The Museum is located about 2 km away from Batumi covering 3000 m² with suitable infrastructure, greenery and pedestrian paths. 62 mannequins representing the life and traditions of local people including workmanship, industrial farming, woodcarving, residential or industrial buildings and 11 meters high waterfall with the forest cover. Ethnographic museum “Borjghalo” is the first private museum in Georgia and presented domain, sculpture or houses are created by only one person, Kemal Turmanidze as a result of his dedication and hard work for decades. Georgian village in one area it' a short description of our museum. The museum has an open and enclosed space, which creates a cosy atmosphere for visitors in any weather.
Reviewed By michal1993
I spent really nice time during my visit. Great knowledge and Perfect english/russian of my guide Tamta made me feel like traveling in time to beautifull past of Georgia. It was helpfull to understand the culture and fulfilled my exploration of Georgian history. I can also honestly recomend this place to families with chlidren as I've seen extremely excited group of chlidren watching "magic" waterfall. IT was so funny :)
2. Batumi Botanical Gardens
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,257 reviews
The lower, upper and seaside parks are located on the main route of the garden. Currently, the garden consists of nine floristic sectors, those of Caucasian humid subtropics, East Asia, New Zealand, South America, the Himalayas, Mexico, Australia, and of the Mediterranean. The garden collection comprises 2.037 Taxonomic units of ligneous plants, including 104 of Caucasian origin. The rests are the representatives of the other phytogeographic flora.
Reviewed By Robert937 - Rotterdam, The Netherlands
9 km north of Batumi on rocky hills that touch the Black sea, there are these botanical gardens, meanwhile over one hundred years old. It was all started in the 1880s by Russian botanist Andrey Krasnov (not to be confused with his brother, the notorious fascist general Pyotr Krasnov). During Soviet times the gardens were developed into one of the largest in the former USSR. The gardens are huge indeed and consist of many different sections laid out over a 108 hectare hilly area. Each section is presenting the vegetation of one particular region. Personally I liked the East Asia and Australia sections most. Plan enough time to enjoy the gardens. You could easily spend a whole day there. For those who are not physically fit, there are electric cars available at an extra fee (5 lari one way). I found the maps rather confusing as they contain too much information (different color icons, markings and other details) and lack 'where you are' points. It is helpful to select the sections where you want to go beforehand. They are numbered. I hope in future, maps will be simpler and easier to use. Entrance fee: 15 lari Minibus 31 and bus 10 link to gardens to the city (0.50 lari one way). They go frequently also after 6PM, as they are also used by garden workers and other locals. The gardens close at 6PM. It means you can not enter anymore after that time, but you still have plenty of time to get out later.
3. Batumi Boulevard
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,967 reviews
Reviewed By Warbird16 - Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia
We enjoyed walking down the boulevard before sunset, it has all you need (food,drinks,shisha) you can enjoy the beach, you can rent a bike or motorbike and go through the boulevard faster, we walked past the folklore dancing place and the was a contest and we enjoyed it so much it was amazing and at the end of the night where was fireworks which was the perfect way to end the night :)
4. Khariton Akhvlediani Adjara State Museum
5. Holy Mother Virgins Nativity Cathedral
6. Batumi Dolphinarium
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,197 reviews
Reviewed By GeorgeGeorgiano - Kutaisi, Georgia
As to me, this is best place to visit in Batumi. Show is excellent, held in English and Georgian, it is absolutely amazing. I will be visiting this place during my every stay in Batumi, and I think it will never make me bored. Swimming with dolphins is also available, what makes this place more attractive for visitors.
7. Piazza Square
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 675 reviews
Reviewed By NatiaS - Tbilisi, Georgia
Lovely square with severals bars and restaurant, in the evening with live music, I definitely recommend it to visit.
8. Panoramic Wheel
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 96 reviews
Reviewed By k_martzivanos - Neos Marmaras, Greece
It was really high so you could see the entire city and could make some really nice photos. Be careful if you are afraid of the heights!!!
9. Europe Square
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 557 reviews
Reviewed By istanberry - Istanbul, Turkey
There are very nice buildings here, and you will see all the details of Georgian architecture. You can also see astronomical tower here as well. If you have time, examine the buildings one by one from outside.
10. Dancing Fountains, Batumi
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 438 reviews
Reviewed By Kertesz - Budapest, Hungary
What a pleasure to watch the fountain, it always makes you happy and wonder about the beauty of the water.Close to the sea shores.
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