Batumi is a city with no shortage of tourist attractions. Which ones are a must-see?
Batumi is an interesting city, located in southwestern Georgia. It is the second largest city in the country, so there is certainly no shortage of attractions for tourists there. In addition to the fact that you can see and experience much more there from year to year, the place also has an interesting and colorful history of more than a thousand years. What is worth visiting and eating in Batumi, how much time to reserve for it and is it worth it? I answer these and other questions in the article.
Batumi in a nutshell — history
At the very beginning it is worth noting that Batumi is a very large industrial center, as well as a world-famous health resort. It is also called by some the Dubai of Europe. The city is surrounded by three national parks, which have been recognized by UNESCO as world natural heritage sites.
Formerly the present Batumi was the Roman fort of Batys, and it has borne its current name since the 11th century. Of course, since those years the city has changed beyond recognition. The Georgian authorities have made every effort to make it an attractive holiday destination on the European map.
Have they succeeded? Certainly in many respects yes. In addition to wilder areas with beautiful…
