Castles and fortresses in Batumi surroundings

Q: In what architectural styles were the iconic buildings of Batumi built and who created them?

The Palace of Weddings combines Gothic and Moorish style - a project of Kakha Javakhishvili in 2013. The theater named after Ilya Chavchavadze (1952) demonstrates Stalin’s Empire with Georgian ornaments. The Chakhruhadze Mansion (1895) is an example of the Venetian style, created by the Italian Giovanni Scudieri for the oil magnate.

Q: Where to go to Batumi with children to be interesting and informative?

In the dolphinarium "Black Sea" (2009) conduct scientific shows with the participation of bottlenose dolphins. The park "Miniature Georgia" presents large-scale copies of 44 historical sites of the country. In Piazza, children watch a mechanical clock with a puppet theater created by Swiss craftsmen.

Q: Where to take the most atmospheric photos in Batumi besides the standard tourist places?

The upper tiers of the Batumi Ferris Wheel (2013) give panoramas from a height of 55 meters. The courtyard of the Cathedral of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin (1903) is hidden from the crowds and has preserved the original frescoes. Sunset shots at the Peace Bridge (2010, Michele de Lucchi) are particularly spectacular thanks to 30,000 LED lamps.

Q: What little-known historical facts are associated with the sights of Batumi?

In the building of the Batumi Circus (1961), Yuri Nikulin trained during the tour. “Gonio-Apsaros fortress” (I century AD) keeps the legend of the tomb of the Apostle Matthew. The Tower of the Alphabet (2012) encodes 33 letters of Georgian writing in its design - an idea of architect Alberto Domingo Cabo.

Q: Which sites of Batumi have World Heritage status or are recognized as unique monuments?

"Fortress of Tamara" (XII century) is included in the preliminary list of UNESCO as a sample of medieval defensive architecture. The Botanical Garden (1912) contains 5,000 plant species, including relict Colchis flora. The Orta Jame Mosque (1866) is the only one in the city that has preserved Ottoman tiles and mihrabs of the XIX century.

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Gonio Fortress - Apsaros

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