Adjara

Adjara Must-Sees

Adjara encompasses the Black Sea coastline and the Lesser Caucasus mountains, blending ancient history with contemporary urban design. The regional capital, Batumi, features the 130-meter Alphabet Tower and the kinetic Nino and Ali sculpture. Beyond the city, the landscape includes the 1st-century Roman fortifications at Gonio, the Byzantine ruins of Petra, and the 108-hectare Batumi Botanical Garden. Natural landmarks such as the 50-meter Makhuntseti Waterfall highlight the region's subtropical mountain terrain.

Nino & Ali Statue

A seven-meter tall moving steel sculpture by Tamara Kvesitadze. The two figures represent a Muslim boy and a Christian Georgian princess who slowly move toward each other, merge, and part every ten minutes.

Batumi Botanical Garden

The Batumi Botanical Garden is a 108 hectare area of land 9 km north of the city of Batumi, capital of Autonomous Republic of Adjara,…

Gonio Fortress

Gonio is a Roman fortification in Adjara, Georgia, on the Black Sea, 15 km south of Batumi, at the mouth of the Chorokhi river.

Batumi Piazza

This square is the central meeting and entertainment point of the city. Its name is derived from its distinct Italian style.

Astronomic Clock

Decorating the Europe Square, this clock chimes a melody on every full hour. You can also find astronomical information here.

Medea Statue

The Medea statue is a monument to Medea, a Colchian Princess of the Greek mythology erected in Batumi, Georgia.

Alphabet Tower

A 130-meter-high steel structure designed to resemble a DNA strand. It features the 33 letters of the Georgian alphabet and houses an observation deck and a revolving restaurant at the top.

Cable Car "Argo"

A 2.5-kilometer aerial tramway connecting the Batumi waterfront to a panoramic viewpoint on Anuria Mountain, reaching an elevation of approximately 250 meters above sea level.

Dancing fountain

Located on Ardagani Lake, these choreographed fountains feature daily evening laser and music shows synchronized with water jets.

Petra Fortress

Petra was a fortified town on the eastern Black Sea coast, in Lazica in what is now western Georgia.

Makhuntseti waterfall

A 50-meter-high natural cascade located near the village of Makhuntseti. The site is situated within walking distance of the medieval stone arch bridge of King Tamar.

Holy Mother Virgin Nativity Cathedral

The Church of the Mother of God in Batumi is a Georgian Orthodox cathedral, originally built as a Catholic church between 1898 and 1903.

Sarpi Beach

A pebble beach situated directly on the border with Turkey. Known for having some of the clearest coastal waters in the region, the area is characterized by its proximity to the modern border checkpoint.

Evropis moedani

A central public square surrounded by restored 19th-century architecture and modern buildings. It features the Medea statue and a musical fountain.

6 May Park

One of the oldest public parks in Georgia, established in 1881. It surrounds Nurigeli Lake and contains a dolphinarium, a small zoo, and several 19th-century monuments.