Useful information about Batumi and Georgia
Batumi: the legendary sights of the Black Sea pearl!
Batumi & mdash; one of the most beautiful cities of the Black Sea coast. It is considered to be the tourist center of Adjara and the most attractive holiday destination. But in addition to modern landscaped beaches, there are many interesting sights that will appeal to even the most demanding aesthetes.
List of must see Batumi
Among the must-see, most tourists distinguish:
The old city with its architectural structures of the 19th century.
Batumi Boulevard, along which the elite real estate of Batumi is built.
Chacha Tower and French fountains.
Numerous churches and cathedrals, among which the Armenian Surb Prkch and the Orta Jame Mosque, are especially popular.
City Archaeological Museum.
But the Gonio-Apsaros fortress dating back to the 5th century deserves special attention. BC. It is 15 km from the city. Many urban legends are associated with it. For example, it is believed that its name itself comes from the name of the son of King Aet Apsirt, who was killed by the Greek hero Jason (the myth of the Argonauts).
There is also another legend that goes back to biblical subjects. On the territory of the fortress is the tomb of St. Matthew. Presumably, after the death of Christ, he came to preach in the vicinity of Batumi, where at that time the Roman Praetorium was located.
Excavations are still underway here, during which scientists make many discoveries regarding the Roman-Byzantine era.
In Batumi, you can combine a sightseeing vacation with a beach holiday, having received a lot of new impressions!