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Things to Doin Batumi

What there is to do in Batumi: the major sights, local experiences and the practical detail you need to plan around them.

Things to do

What deserves your time in Batumi

Major attractions matter, but so do timing, price, accessibility and whether an experience actually deserves part of your trip.

01

Promenade

Batumi Boulevard

Batumi’s long Black Sea promenade is one of the defining experiences of the city, with landscaped gardens, cycling paths, sculptures, cafes, beach access and several major landmarks along or near the waterfront.

Booking: No booking is needed. Walk it in sections rather than treating the entire boulevard as one attraction.

Accessibility: Much of the central boulevard is flat and comparatively easy to navigate, although surfaces and access conditions can vary around individual attractions and beach entrances.

Time

1–3 hours

02

Landmark

Ali and Nino Statue

A kinetic waterfront sculpture inspired by the story of Ali and Nino. The two figures move toward one another, briefly merge and then separate, making it one of Batumi’s best-known modern landmarks.

Booking: Combine it with Miracle Park, the Alphabetic Tower and a boulevard walk.

Accessibility: Located in the generally flat waterfront area around Miracle Park.

Time

15–30 minutes

03

Garden

Batumi Botanical Garden

A large botanical garden north of central Batumi known for subtropical vegetation, international plant collections, hillside paths and Black Sea views.

Booking: Allow substantially more time than for a normal city park. Check current admission and opening information before traveling.

Accessibility: The garden is extensive and includes slopes and long walking distances. Travelers with limited mobility should check current transport and accessibility options before visiting.

Time

2–4 hours

04

Historic district

Old Batumi

The compact historic centre contains older residential architecture, balconies, squares, religious buildings, cafes and many of Batumi’s most walkable streets.

Booking: Best explored on foot and easily combined with Europe Square and Piazza.

Accessibility: The area is relatively compact, but pavements, curbs and older street surfaces are not consistently step-free.

Time

1–3 hours

05

Square

Europe Square

One of central Batumi’s principal public spaces, surrounded by distinctive architecture and centered on the Medea Monument.

Booking: No booking needed. Visit while exploring Old Batumi.

Time

20–45 minutes

06

Square

Piazza Square

An Italian-influenced square in central Batumi surrounded by cafes, restaurants and decorative architecture.

Booking: No admission is required for the square itself.

Time

30–60 minutes

07

Landmark

Alphabetic Tower

A prominent seafront tower whose design incorporates the characters of the Georgian alphabet and reflects the importance of the Georgian script to the country’s identity.

Booking: Check current visitor access and operating hours if you intend to enter rather than view it from outside.

Time

20–60 minutes

08

Urban park

Miracle Park

An open waterfront area containing several of Batumi’s recognizable modern landmarks, including Ali and Nino and the Alphabetic Tower.

Booking: Easy to combine with the northern section of Batumi Boulevard.

Time

30–90 minutes

09

Family attraction

Batumi Dolphinarium

A long-running family attraction in central Batumi offering scheduled dolphin shows.

Booking: Check the official schedule and current ticket availability before visiting, particularly during summer.

Time

1–2 hours

10

Religious site

Batumi Cathedral of the Mother of God

A striking neo-Gothic church built around the turn of the twentieth century and now an Orthodox cathedral and cultural heritage monument.

Booking: No ordinary sightseeing reservation is required. Visit respectfully and avoid disrupting services.

Accessibility: Religious buildings may have steps or limited accessible entrances; check conditions on arrival.

Time

20–40 minutes

Information last verified: August 31, 2026

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