Alphabet Tower
A 130-meter tower shaped like a DNA helix, incorporating all 33 letters of the Georgian alphabet. Free to admire from the boulevard, with a rotating restaurant at the top for those who want to spend a little.
Public art in Batumi
Ali and Nino Statue
A kinetic sculpture of two figures that rotate to merge and pass through each other every ten minutes, representing a love story between a Muslim boy and a Georgian girl. Best viewed at sunset on the Batumi waterfront, free to watch.
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Before you go
- Address
- Boulevard, 6000 Batumi
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More in Batumi
Other places worth the walk, and what each one costs.
Batumi Botanical Garden
A hillside botanical garden overlooking the Black Sea with plant collections from nine climate zones. Entry is extremely cheap, and the sea views from the upper terraces are spectacular.
Batumi Boulevard
A 7-kilometer seaside promenade lined with sculptures, fountains, and subtropical gardens. Completely free and the social heart of Batumi, especially at sunset.
Batumi Cathedral
The Mother of God Cathedral dominates Batumi's skyline with its neo-Gothic facade, originally built as a Catholic church in 1903 and now serving as an Orthodox cathedral. Free to enter, with stained glass and a quiet interior contrasting with the modern city outside.
Europe Square Batumi
A grand Haussmann-style square in central Batumi anchored by the Astronomical Clock and the Colchis Fountain replica. The surrounding neo-classical facades make it one of the most photogenic spots in the city, free to enjoy at any hour.
Piazza Square Batumi
An Italian-inspired mosaic-covered square in central Batumi designed to evoke a Venetian piazza, surrounded by cafes and restaurants. Free to walk through and admire the ornate tilework and painted facades.
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