Useful information about Batumi and Georgia
Georgia - what sights to see in Batumi
Batumi & mdash; It is a large port city of Georgia and the main resort of the Black Sea coast. Tourists here expect clean beaches surrounded by lush subtropical nature, luxury hotels with a high level of service and many interesting sights. The eastern architecture of the buildings of the old city, the ancient culture and traditional hospitality of the Georgian people are combined with the European style of multi-storey commercial and shopping centers of the developing metropolis.
Batumi Embankment & mdash; the most popular place for vacationers. This park boulevard with palm alleys, ancient sculptures and fountains is 10 km long. Interesting figures of dolphins, which are a symbol of the city, and moving statues & laquo; Nino and Ali & raquo;, showing a love story. On the promenade there is a Ferris wheel, bike paths, restaurants serving national cuisine and various attractions for children, and in the evening there is an unforgettable show of dancing fountains.
The famous Batumi Botanical Garden is worth a visit, in which about 5,000 species of plants from around the world grow. It exists from the beginning of the twentieth century and is spread out in the form of tiers on a picturesque hill. Here eucalyptus and sakura coexist, bamboo groves and cacti, palm trees and Himalayan spruce. Spectacular panoramic views of the Black Sea open from observation platforms.
The oldest attraction of the resort & mdash; Church of St. Nicholas, whose age is 150 years. It was built by the Greeks and was considered a cult place for every resident, on its territory there were schools for teaching worship and singing. During the Soviet era, the church was closed for 20 years, and only in the post-war period after restoration work again resumed its activities. Currently, the Church of St. Nicholas is a magnificent cultural and religious monument of Batumi.