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What is there to see and do in Batumi?

The city's highlights and half-day trips.

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Short answer

In Batumi, walk along the Seaside Boulevard to the Alphabet Tower and the moving Ali and Nino sculpture, see Europe Square, the Piazza and the Old Town, ride the Argo cable car and catch the singing fountains in the evening. For half-day trips, visit the Botanical Garden at Green Cape, Gonio fortress and Makhuntseti waterfall.

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Why

  1. The Seaside Boulevard runs for several kilometres along the sea, linking most of the main sights.
  2. Tamara Kvesitadze's Ali and Nino sculpture slowly moves together and apart every evening.
  3. Gonio fortress is one of the oldest on the coast, dating back to Roman times.

Details

In summer, evenings are best for walking once the heat drops. On rainy days, try the museums, the dolphinarium and the fish market with its cafes.

Tip

Walk the boulevard in the evening, when the lights, fountains and moving Ali and Nino statue look best.

What may differ

Opening hours for museums, cable cars and tours depend on the season; in winter some places open less or close.

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Information checked on October 3, 2026.

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