Attractions in Batumi

Top Attractions

This collection spans centuries of Batumi’s history, from the XII-century stone arch bridge in Makho to the Gonio-Apsaros Fortress, home to monuments of Roman Emperor Hadrian and Prince Absyrtus. Explore the 1970s Soviet mosaic architecture of the "Fantasy" sculpture and the abandoned 180mm artillery battery #431. The list also highlights the Batumi Botanical Garden’s unique features, including the 19th-century estate of Countess Maria Fesenko and a bridge crafted from a fallen Liriodendron tree.

Top Attractions — Map

A

Fantasy

Also known as the "Octopus," this 1975 Soviet-era structure is decorated with colorful glass mosaics. Designed by George Chakhava, it represents the whimsical brutalist style of the period.

B

Historical Bridge of the XII Century

A stone arch bridge, also known as Makho Bridge, dating back to the reign of Queen Tamar. It spans the Makhostskali River using traditional medieval masonry techniques.

C

Hadrian Roman Emperor

A monument located within the Gonio-Apsaros Fortress grounds, commemorating the Roman Emperor’s historical connection to this ancient military outpost on the Black Sea coast.

D

Absyrtus Prince of Aea-Colchis

This statue at Gonio-Apsaros Fortress represents the mythological prince from the Argonaut legend, who according to tradition was buried at this site.

E

Abandoned Soviet Artillery Battery #431

A mid-20th-century coastal defense site featuring massive 180mm gun emplacements, concrete bunkers, and underground tunnels overlooking the coastline.

F

Heart Arch

A modern decorative installation on Batumi Boulevard, frequently used as a backdrop for photography with the sea and shoreline in view.

G

Dancing girl

A bronze sculpture located on the Batumi Boulevard, capturing a figure in a dynamic, fluid pose amidst the park's landscaped gardens.

H

Koi pond

A tranquil water feature located within the seaside park, home to a collection of colorful Japanese koi fish and aquatic plants.

I

The estate of Countess Maria Fesenko

A late 19th-century summer residence situated within the Batumi Botanical Garden, showcasing the region's historical dacha architecture.

J

Liriodendron Bridge

A natural bridge in the Batumi Botanical Garden formed by a fallen Liriodendron (Tulip tree) that spans a small ravine.

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