Batumi
ღირსშესანიშნაობები
Batumi Botanical Garden, located at the distance of 9 km from the center of Batumi, occupies the area of 108, 7 hectare of approximately 1 km stripe of Southern-Western section of the coastline located between the river Chakvistskali estuary and the Green Cape, being spread to the height of 0-220 meters from the sea level, which not long time ago was totally covered with Kolkheti type forest (beech, chestnut, linden) and evergreen sub-forest.
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바투미 식물원
Batumi Botanical Garden, located at the distance of 9 km from the center of Batumi, occupies the area of 108, 7 hectare of approximately 1 km stripe of Southern-Western section of the coastline located between the river Chakvistskali estuary and the Green Cape, being spread to the height of 0-220 meters from the sea level, which not long time ago was totally covered with Kolkheti type forest (beech, chestnut, linden) and evergreen sub-forest.
Located in Georgia’s western Ozurgeti municipality, Shekvetili Dendrological Park with over 200 giant trees of unique species, 58 species of birds from all continents and bamboo grove is ready to receive visitors.
Shekvetili Dendrological Park is spread over 60 hectares and units thousands of species of local and foreign exotic flora.
Thousands of different exotic trees have been imported in Georgia from five continents over the past years.
While approaching the unique trees, an electronic, sensor sound system will turn on, and a virtual guide will let visitors know the name, size and information about the tree.
Amongst endemic species visitors can find Japanese Raisin trees, Camphor trees and different types of Cedar.
An artificial lake located in the centre of the park is about about six metres deep. The depth is tailored to the needs of the birds that live near the lake. Visitors can find pink flamingos, pelicans, storks and over 50 species of birds.
The Dendrological Park financed by Bidzina Ivanishvili (founder of the ruling Georgian Dream party) is located in Shekvetili, a seaside resort in Ozurgeti municipality.
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დენდროლოგიური პარკი
Located in Georgia’s western Ozurgeti municipality, Shekvetili Dendrological Park with over 200 giant trees of unique species, 58 species of birds from all continents and bamboo grove is ready to receive visitors.
Shekvetili Dendrological Park is spread over 60 hectares and units thousands of species of local and foreign exotic flora.
Thousands of different exotic trees have been imported in Georgia from five continents over the past years.
While approaching the unique trees, an electronic, sensor sound system will turn on, and a virtual guide will let visitors know the name, size and information about the tree.
Amongst endemic species visitors can find Japanese Raisin trees, Camphor trees and different types of Cedar.
An artificial lake located in the centre of the park is about about six metres deep. The depth is tailored to the needs of the birds that live near the lake. Visitors can find pink flamingos, pelicans, storks and over 50 species of birds.
The Dendrological Park financed by Bidzina Ivanishvili (founder of the ruling Georgian Dream party) is located in Shekvetili, a seaside resort in Ozurgeti municipality.
Dolphinarium History
Batumi dolphinarium opened in 1975. At that time it was the first demonstrative dolphinarium in former Soviet Union. It used to belong to the greatest dolphinariums of the world. The existence of the dolphinarium, with the other sightseeings, made the town and the whole region more attractive for tourists. Not only our citizens attended the dolphins show, but the desirous arriving especially for this event. Exactly such immense popularity of the dolphinarium determined the dolphin to become the symbol of the town. At the beginning of 90-ies due to the difficulties caused by the political-economic situation in the country the dolphinarium stopped functioning.
After 20-year pause completely new dolphinarium was set in the motion by the initiative of Batumi City Hall and with the effort of the charity fund “Cartu” . Currently it is one of the components of the LTD “Black Sea Flora and Fauna Scientific Research Center”. The design and projecting belongs to the famous American companies TJP Engineering and RCK. The item was equipped by the charity fund “Cartu” with the association of “ATU”. It represents a modern designed building that provides the latest requirements for holding the marine mammals in captivity. It consists of different living pools for pinnipeds and cetaceans (the whole capacity of water is 3 724 000 liters), two subsidiary (each 812 000 litres), and the quarantine pools. Water capacity is mechanically filtered in every 2 hours as a result of the recirculation by life support system, the water is purified by ozone and returns to the pools afterwards. Additionally, the water temperature (min 14-15 C˚ max 27-28 C˚), salinity and PH are controlled constantly. At the same time the chemical and bacteriological quality of water is monitored. The animals are supervised by qualified specialists (all the prevention measurements onsidered).
The dolphinarium amphitheatre is divided into 4 sectors and consists of 887 seats. The infrastructure includes serving the people with special needs with wheelchair ramps and elevators.
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바투미 돌핀아리움
51 Rustaveli AveDolphinarium History
Batumi dolphinarium opened in 1975. At that time it was the first demonstrative dolphinarium in former Soviet Union. It used to belong to the greatest dolphinariums of the world. The existence of the dolphinarium, with the other sightseeings, made the town and the whole region more attractive for tourists. Not only our citizens attended the dolphins show, but the desirous arriving especially for this event. Exactly such immense popularity of the dolphinarium determined the dolphin to become the symbol of the town. At the beginning of 90-ies due to the difficulties caused by the political-economic situation in the country the dolphinarium stopped functioning.
After 20-year pause completely new dolphinarium was set in the motion by the initiative of Batumi City Hall and with the effort of the charity fund “Cartu” . Currently it is one of the components of the LTD “Black Sea Flora and Fauna Scientific Research Center”. The design and projecting belongs to the famous American companies TJP Engineering and RCK. The item was equipped by the charity fund “Cartu” with the association of “ATU”. It represents a modern designed building that provides the latest requirements for holding the marine mammals in captivity. It consists of different living pools for pinnipeds and cetaceans (the whole capacity of water is 3 724 000 liters), two subsidiary (each 812 000 litres), and the quarantine pools. Water capacity is mechanically filtered in every 2 hours as a result of the recirculation by life support system, the water is purified by ozone and returns to the pools afterwards. Additionally, the water temperature (min 14-15 C˚ max 27-28 C˚), salinity and PH are controlled constantly. At the same time the chemical and bacteriological quality of water is monitored. The animals are supervised by qualified specialists (all the prevention measurements onsidered).
The dolphinarium amphitheatre is divided into 4 sectors and consists of 887 seats. The infrastructure includes serving the people with special needs with wheelchair ramps and elevators.
Batumi Mall is a four floor entertainment & shopping center located in the heart of Batumi, Georgia (country). It features more than 50 shops and other entertainment facilities for kids or adults. Free Wi-Fi and parking is available on sight. Visit us and enjoy your shopping day with Batumi Mall.
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Batumi Mall
88 Zurab Gorgiladze StBatumi Mall is a four floor entertainment & shopping center located in the heart of Batumi, Georgia (country). It features more than 50 shops and other entertainment facilities for kids or adults. Free Wi-Fi and parking is available on sight. Visit us and enjoy your shopping day with Batumi Mall.
Batumi Piazza - a square with cafes and restaurants in Batumi, Adjara. It is distinguished by its artistic, mosaic and stained glass patterns. The square is surrounded by restaurants, cafes, hotels, a children's entertainment center, clocks with moving figures, little Italy, evening music etc.
This square is a favorite gathering place for Batumi residents and the guests. It is built at 5700 square meters and is distinguished by its paintings, as well as the wonderful mosaic and stained glass art.
History
The mosaic was created in 2010 with an original sketch by Natalie de Pita-Amirejibi. The mosaic was manufactured in Abu Dhabi by the company “Fantine Mosaic,” and then transported to Batumi. Separate pieces of the mosaic have been built in ten days. Mosaic was created by 1 sq. size 88244735 cut and processed slabs merged into 1764895 segments. Mosaic material is marble, collected in fifteen countries around the world. The violet dress of the violet goddess and the dark part of the red dress of the second goddess are made of ceramic material.
Conception
The concept of the mosaic is the fusion of the everlasting movement of the sea and the continuous development of the modern urban space. The mosaic composition consists of eight circles of different diameters that are directly intertwined, which resemble the water stress on a calm sea surface. All circles are decorated with various ornamental and figurative elements.
The central inner circle is a figurative composition consisting of five female figures. These figures show the female face of the sea goddess wearing different colors of clothes: red, blue, violet, pink and green. Each color expresses the character of each goddess.
It is known that the prototype of the central figure, the little mermaid is the daughter of a designer. She is five years old Romina. Mosaic on the piazza has many visitors and it is one of the most popular attractions.
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Batumi Piazza
Batumi Piazza - a square with cafes and restaurants in Batumi, Adjara. It is distinguished by its artistic, mosaic and stained glass patterns. The square is surrounded by restaurants, cafes, hotels, a children's entertainment center, clocks with moving figures, little Italy, evening music etc.
This square is a favorite gathering place for Batumi residents and the guests. It is built at 5700 square meters and is distinguished by its paintings, as well as the wonderful mosaic and stained glass art.
History
The mosaic was created in 2010 with an original sketch by Natalie de Pita-Amirejibi. The mosaic was manufactured in Abu Dhabi by the company “Fantine Mosaic,” and then transported to Batumi. Separate pieces of the mosaic have been built in ten days. Mosaic was created by 1 sq. size 88244735 cut and processed slabs merged into 1764895 segments. Mosaic material is marble, collected in fifteen countries around the world. The violet dress of the violet goddess and the dark part of the red dress of the second goddess are made of ceramic material.
Conception
The concept of the mosaic is the fusion of the everlasting movement of the sea and the continuous development of the modern urban space. The mosaic composition consists of eight circles of different diameters that are directly intertwined, which resemble the water stress on a calm sea surface. All circles are decorated with various ornamental and figurative elements.
The central inner circle is a figurative composition consisting of five female figures. These figures show the female face of the sea goddess wearing different colors of clothes: red, blue, violet, pink and green. Each color expresses the character of each goddess.
It is known that the prototype of the central figure, the little mermaid is the daughter of a designer. She is five years old Romina. Mosaic on the piazza has many visitors and it is one of the most popular attractions.
Dancing Fountain - Fountain in Batumi Boulevard. It is illuminated by colorful light bulbs at night, accompanied by beautiful, sweet music, a three-dimensional laser show, which creates the illusion of "dancing water". Besides, there are many other fountains in Batumi.
The program starts at 9 pm and lasts until 2 am.
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Dancing Fountains
Dancing Fountain - Fountain in Batumi Boulevard. It is illuminated by colorful light bulbs at night, accompanied by beautiful, sweet music, a three-dimensional laser show, which creates the illusion of "dancing water". Besides, there are many other fountains in Batumi.
The program starts at 9 pm and lasts until 2 am.
The projecting works of the first cable car in Batumi was initiated in 2008 by “Argo Anuria” LTD. The construction process of the Cultural Entertainment complex ARGO started in 2010 and continued till the August 2013. It incorporates the cable car and an entertaining center and is located on Anuria mountain up to 250 meters height above the sea level.
The length of the cable way is 2,586 meters and the height is 256 meters. 20 eight seat gondolas are moving constantly on it. It takes approximately 15 minutes to cover one way trip, the full capacity consists of 500 passengers in an hour. Cable way system is designed and manufactured by Doppelmayr an Austrian-Swiss company. Doppelmayr as a quality, technology and market leader in the field of cable car engineering - makes, sells and delivers its services throughout the world. Up to date the aforementioned company has made 14 800 installations within 90 countries. Exploitation of Batumi Cable way is under the supervision of Doppelmayr. Entertaining complex ARGO offers spectacular views of the town, The Black Sea and the surrounding mountains. The building design bears a historic meaning and is enriched by the sailing symbols of ARGO. Architectural design of Entertaining Center and Cable Car Stations is developed by RTKL-the company that is world-widely famous in the field of architectural engineering, planning and design. The company was founded in 1946 and is the author of several famous and significant building designs all over the world.
The projection and construction works of Cable Car and Entertaining Center were implemented by the foreign and local companies. Unique design, high level of safety and enchanting panoramic views cannot leave the tourists indifferent. Entertaining & Cultural Center ARGO is one of the “must see” destinations among Tourists, visiting Batumi. Restaurants, cafesThis is an urban cable way connecting the town with the highland that makes it much more attractive for the tourists. Presently 80 persons are already working at the site and with the further development of the project the figure will increase definitely.
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Argo Cable Car
Gogebashvili StreetThe projecting works of the first cable car in Batumi was initiated in 2008 by “Argo Anuria” LTD. The construction process of the Cultural Entertainment complex ARGO started in 2010 and continued till the August 2013. It incorporates the cable car and an entertaining center and is located on Anuria mountain up to 250 meters height above the sea level.
The length of the cable way is 2,586 meters and the height is 256 meters. 20 eight seat gondolas are moving constantly on it. It takes approximately 15 minutes to cover one way trip, the full capacity consists of 500 passengers in an hour. Cable way system is designed and manufactured by Doppelmayr an Austrian-Swiss company. Doppelmayr as a quality, technology and market leader in the field of cable car engineering - makes, sells and delivers its services throughout the world. Up to date the aforementioned company has made 14 800 installations within 90 countries. Exploitation of Batumi Cable way is under the supervision of Doppelmayr. Entertaining complex ARGO offers spectacular views of the town, The Black Sea and the surrounding mountains. The building design bears a historic meaning and is enriched by the sailing symbols of ARGO. Architectural design of Entertaining Center and Cable Car Stations is developed by RTKL-the company that is world-widely famous in the field of architectural engineering, planning and design. The company was founded in 1946 and is the author of several famous and significant building designs all over the world.
The projection and construction works of Cable Car and Entertaining Center were implemented by the foreign and local companies. Unique design, high level of safety and enchanting panoramic views cannot leave the tourists indifferent. Entertaining & Cultural Center ARGO is one of the “must see” destinations among Tourists, visiting Batumi. Restaurants, cafesThis is an urban cable way connecting the town with the highland that makes it much more attractive for the tourists. Presently 80 persons are already working at the site and with the further development of the project the figure will increase definitely.
The statue of Ali and Nino - a moving sculptural composition in Batumi Boulevard, is one of the attractions of Georgia's Black Sea resort.
The 8-meter-high transparent, steel figures of woman and man, named Ali and Nino, move slowly to pass through each other and gradually become one. This process repeats every 10 minutes.
The sculpture was created by famous Georgian artist and sculptor Tamar Kvesitadze. The monument has got the name of the novel “Ali and Nino” by famous Azerbaijan writer Kurban Said. The novel "Ali and Nino" tells about the tragic love story of Azerbaijan Muslim Ali Shirvashir and Georgian Christian Nino Kipiani. The events written in the book happened during the First World War in the Caucasus. The statue of Ali and Nino was created in 2010 and represents a symbol of love, despite nationality or belief.
The statue is located 50 meters far from the "Panoramic Wheel".
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알리와 니노 기념비
The statue of Ali and Nino - a moving sculptural composition in Batumi Boulevard, is one of the attractions of Georgia's Black Sea resort.
The 8-meter-high transparent, steel figures of woman and man, named Ali and Nino, move slowly to pass through each other and gradually become one. This process repeats every 10 minutes.
The sculpture was created by famous Georgian artist and sculptor Tamar Kvesitadze. The monument has got the name of the novel “Ali and Nino” by famous Azerbaijan writer Kurban Said. The novel "Ali and Nino" tells about the tragic love story of Azerbaijan Muslim Ali Shirvashir and Georgian Christian Nino Kipiani. The events written in the book happened during the First World War in the Caucasus. The statue of Ali and Nino was created in 2010 and represents a symbol of love, despite nationality or belief.
The statue is located 50 meters far from the "Panoramic Wheel".
Batumi Panoramic Wheel - one of the most popular amusement parks in Batumi and one of the most attractive destinations in the city where is no age restriction and it’s open for everybody.
The 55-meter high panoramic wheel is one of the best ways to enjoy the stunning views and beautiful buildings of Batumi.
It takes about 10 minutes to make one circle on the wheel. It is designed for 240 people. Panoramic wheel construction is made in Italy, and the erection is done by Italian firm "Visa International ESL.
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Ferris wheel
Batumi Panoramic Wheel - one of the most popular amusement parks in Batumi and one of the most attractive destinations in the city where is no age restriction and it’s open for everybody.
The 55-meter high panoramic wheel is one of the best ways to enjoy the stunning views and beautiful buildings of Batumi.
It takes about 10 minutes to make one circle on the wheel. It is designed for 240 people. Panoramic wheel construction is made in Italy, and the erection is done by Italian firm "Visa International ESL.
Batumi Boulevard - Seaside Amusement Park, located in Batumi, Adjara region. The boulevard is located in the historic part of the city, along the seaside. Its length is 7 km.
Seaside Boulevard is one of the most important sights of Batumi. Since 1987 Boulevard has been a national monument of Georgian garden-park art and it is also a recreational area. The Boulevard History is an integral part of Batumi history, urban life and traditions.
There are many bungalows, cafes, restaurants, shops, children's attractions and different colorful and dancing fountains in the boulevard. Also, there are interesting sculptures, architectural monuments in the boulevard full of unique plants.
History
Batumi Boulevard has more than a century history. Its construction began in 1881. The idea belonged to military governor Smekalov. He asked Prussian Gardener, Resler to build the Seaside Boulevard. Later the planned construction of Batumi Boulevard should be continued by an invited French gardener, Mikhail Dalfons, who is mentioned in historical sources as "the genius of the Batumi coast".
In addition, the French-educated I. Gordesian should be mentioned for contribution to the development of the boulevard. He became a manager of the city park, boulevard and plant nursery in 1917. Until 1933, under his initiative, the city park and boulevard were completely renovated.
In 2009 the area of Batumi Boulevard was significantly enlarged and it was designed by the Spanish architect with modern standards. It is called New Boulevard.
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Batumi Boulevard
Ninoshvili StreetBatumi Boulevard - Seaside Amusement Park, located in Batumi, Adjara region. The boulevard is located in the historic part of the city, along the seaside. Its length is 7 km.
Seaside Boulevard is one of the most important sights of Batumi. Since 1987 Boulevard has been a national monument of Georgian garden-park art and it is also a recreational area. The Boulevard History is an integral part of Batumi history, urban life and traditions.
There are many bungalows, cafes, restaurants, shops, children's attractions and different colorful and dancing fountains in the boulevard. Also, there are interesting sculptures, architectural monuments in the boulevard full of unique plants.
History
Batumi Boulevard has more than a century history. Its construction began in 1881. The idea belonged to military governor Smekalov. He asked Prussian Gardener, Resler to build the Seaside Boulevard. Later the planned construction of Batumi Boulevard should be continued by an invited French gardener, Mikhail Dalfons, who is mentioned in historical sources as "the genius of the Batumi coast".
In addition, the French-educated I. Gordesian should be mentioned for contribution to the development of the boulevard. He became a manager of the city park, boulevard and plant nursery in 1917. Until 1933, under his initiative, the city park and boulevard were completely renovated.
In 2009 the area of Batumi Boulevard was significantly enlarged and it was designed by the Spanish architect with modern standards. It is called New Boulevard.
Batumi Ilia Chavchavadze State Drama Theatre - Drama Theatre in Adjara, Batumi. The theatre is designed for 480 spectators and adapted for people with disabilities.
The Batumi Ilia Chavchavadze State Drama Theatre locates a Museum named after Gaioz (Kukuri) Gogiberidze, People’s Artist of Georgia. The museum preserves the exhibits reflecting the creative activities of the theatre, archive materials, photo-video-audio records, personal records of the theatre staff, rehearsal and performance diaries, programs, posters, booklets and albums.
History
The existence of theatre art dates back more than 125 years in Batumi, but its roots start from the distant past.
The first Georgian performance in Batumi was held on 8 (20) July 1879 by the local stage-lovers. This was the foundation of the Georgian theatre in Adjara. The first Georgian performance in Batumi was held on 8 (20) July 1879 by the local stage-lovers. This was the foundation of the Georgian theatre in Adjara. The first building of the theatre was constructed in 1884. It placed 450 seats.
On 28 August 1912 the actors’ session founded the Actors’ Partnership. Shalva Dadiani was appointed the stage-director. “The Travellers’ Company” held the first performance in Batumi on 15 September, in the Shmaevsky Theatre. This marked the foundation of the third professional theatre in Georgia. In 1913 a Drama Society was established in Batumi, chaired by a famous public figure Ivane Meskhi. The management of the Drama Society formed a company of professionals with the director Shalva Dadiani. The Batumi Drama Company consisted of local as well as invited actors. In 1921 Batumi Theatre was granted the title “academic”.
On 18 March 1937, a new theatre was solemnly opened. The company comprised the young actors educated at the Rustaveli Theatre drama studio. On 19 March 1952, a new theatre building was opened in Batumi with the project of the architect I. Teplitskyi. In 1959 the Batumi Theatre was granted the name of Ilia Chavchavadze.
From the 1960s significant changes took place at the theatre. Talented youth enters the scene. Like Tbilisi theatres, Batumi theatre had a renovation period. In 1960-70s the creative group of the theatre is increased by young actors and stage-directors. Later they made a great contribution to the development of Batumi theatrical art.
From the second half of the 1980s, the ongoing social-political changes in the country were reflected in the Georgian theatre as a whole including the Batumi theatre as well. The unstable situation made an impact on the policy of the theatre repertoire as well as its aesthetics.
From 2005 Robert Sturua was appointed as the artistic consultant to the theatre with Giorgi Tavadze (his pupil) as the artistic director. Robert Sturua’s production of D. Kldiashvili’s “Trouble of Darispani” marked the beginning of the theatre revival.
Since 2014, Andro Enukidze, a prolific stage-director of the mid-generation, has been appointed as the artistic director of the theatre. He has made radical changes in the creative atmosphere, renewed the repertoire and regularly offers premieres to the viewers.
The theatre regularly goes on tours throughout Georgia as well as other European countries, participates in prestigious festivals and theatre forums. A number of company members have been awarded prizes of festivals or contests many times.
In 2015-2018 the international charity foundation “Cartu” implemented restoration-rehabilitation of the theatre historical building. At present, one big stage and two small stages are functioning at the theatre. The theatre is equipped with ultramodern technical means.
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Batumi Theatre
Batumi Ilia Chavchavadze State Drama Theatre - Drama Theatre in Adjara, Batumi. The theatre is designed for 480 spectators and adapted for people with disabilities.
The Batumi Ilia Chavchavadze State Drama Theatre locates a Museum named after Gaioz (Kukuri) Gogiberidze, People’s Artist of Georgia. The museum preserves the exhibits reflecting the creative activities of the theatre, archive materials, photo-video-audio records, personal records of the theatre staff, rehearsal and performance diaries, programs, posters, booklets and albums.
History
The existence of theatre art dates back more than 125 years in Batumi, but its roots start from the distant past.
The first Georgian performance in Batumi was held on 8 (20) July 1879 by the local stage-lovers. This was the foundation of the Georgian theatre in Adjara. The first Georgian performance in Batumi was held on 8 (20) July 1879 by the local stage-lovers. This was the foundation of the Georgian theatre in Adjara. The first building of the theatre was constructed in 1884. It placed 450 seats.
On 28 August 1912 the actors’ session founded the Actors’ Partnership. Shalva Dadiani was appointed the stage-director. “The Travellers’ Company” held the first performance in Batumi on 15 September, in the Shmaevsky Theatre. This marked the foundation of the third professional theatre in Georgia. In 1913 a Drama Society was established in Batumi, chaired by a famous public figure Ivane Meskhi. The management of the Drama Society formed a company of professionals with the director Shalva Dadiani. The Batumi Drama Company consisted of local as well as invited actors. In 1921 Batumi Theatre was granted the title “academic”.
On 18 March 1937, a new theatre was solemnly opened. The company comprised the young actors educated at the Rustaveli Theatre drama studio. On 19 March 1952, a new theatre building was opened in Batumi with the project of the architect I. Teplitskyi. In 1959 the Batumi Theatre was granted the name of Ilia Chavchavadze.
From the 1960s significant changes took place at the theatre. Talented youth enters the scene. Like Tbilisi theatres, Batumi theatre had a renovation period. In 1960-70s the creative group of the theatre is increased by young actors and stage-directors. Later they made a great contribution to the development of Batumi theatrical art.
From the second half of the 1980s, the ongoing social-political changes in the country were reflected in the Georgian theatre as a whole including the Batumi theatre as well. The unstable situation made an impact on the policy of the theatre repertoire as well as its aesthetics.
From 2005 Robert Sturua was appointed as the artistic consultant to the theatre with Giorgi Tavadze (his pupil) as the artistic director. Robert Sturua’s production of D. Kldiashvili’s “Trouble of Darispani” marked the beginning of the theatre revival.
Since 2014, Andro Enukidze, a prolific stage-director of the mid-generation, has been appointed as the artistic director of the theatre. He has made radical changes in the creative atmosphere, renewed the repertoire and regularly offers premieres to the viewers.
The theatre regularly goes on tours throughout Georgia as well as other European countries, participates in prestigious festivals and theatre forums. A number of company members have been awarded prizes of festivals or contests many times.
In 2015-2018 the international charity foundation “Cartu” implemented restoration-rehabilitation of the theatre historical building. At present, one big stage and two small stages are functioning at the theatre. The theatre is equipped with ultramodern technical means.
Batumi summer theater - a wonderful, wooden, summer theatre in Batumi, Adjara. The theatre in Batumi Boulevard, where theatre performances and concerts have been held for years, was founded in 1947 and was renovated in 2013. It is located in the same place in the central part of the beautiful seaside boulevard.
Many foreigners visit the theatre during the year, especially in summer. There are concerts as well as various youth performances. There are 1,200 seats for spectators.
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Batumi Summer Theater
Batumi summer theater - a wonderful, wooden, summer theatre in Batumi, Adjara. The theatre in Batumi Boulevard, where theatre performances and concerts have been held for years, was founded in 1947 and was renovated in 2013. It is located in the same place in the central part of the beautiful seaside boulevard.
Many foreigners visit the theatre during the year, especially in summer. There are concerts as well as various youth performances. There are 1,200 seats for spectators.
The House of Justice in Batumi is located in Adjara, in the area of the new boulevard, near to Ardagani Lake, on Hero square. A building was opened in 2011 on May 26, in honor of the Independence Day of Georgia. The author of the project is the Italian architect Michele de Luka.
The House of Justice is the most important Georgian invention in the post-Soviet area, where any document can be made.
The Justice Service Centre is divided into several areas: self-service, fast and long-term service. About fifty employees work here, the average waiting time does not exceed 10-15 minutes.
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Batumi Public Service Hallია
The House of Justice in Batumi is located in Adjara, in the area of the new boulevard, near to Ardagani Lake, on Hero square. A building was opened in 2011 on May 26, in honor of the Independence Day of Georgia. The author of the project is the Italian architect Michele de Luka.
The House of Justice is the most important Georgian invention in the post-Soviet area, where any document can be made.
The Justice Service Centre is divided into several areas: self-service, fast and long-term service. About fifty employees work here, the average waiting time does not exceed 10-15 minutes.
Batumi Sea Port - Modern, high-tech container, ferry and general cargo port in Batumi.
There is also a Batumi yacht club near Batumi Sea Port, where you can take a boat ride and enjoy the sea views from Batumi.
History
The history of the Batumi Sea Trade Port dates back to the Roman Empire when Batumi Sea Port was one of the important points of the Roman trade network.
The port of Batumi was distinguished by its geostrategic and natural advantages. Especially:
- The port is located in a natural deep-water area, big ships and vessels can be received here.
- Well protected from the coast.
There is no need for a channel to enter the port, that’s why shipowner doesn’t need to pay a fee. During the formation of the global economic network in the second half of the 19th century, above-mentioned advantages are the reason, Batumi sea port received the status of "Porto Franco" (Free Port) in 1878-1885. The main factor contributing to the development of the city and the port is the oil transported from Baku to Batumi by rail. Baku-Batumi Pipeline was built in 1900. It was one of the first oil pipelines in the world.
Daniel Ergin, the president of the Cambridge Energy Research Association, writes in his book “The Prize” that due to the geostrategic location of the port and the above-mentioned advantages, the world's first oil was shipped from the port of Batumi in August 1892 via the "Miurex" tanker. It was also the first tanker that covered the Suez Canal on August 22 of 1892.
The authors of this project were famous people such as Nobel, Rothsildi, Samuel, Mantashev and others. Batumi port has been known as an essential part of the Eurasian and international transport corridor. Nowadays, Batumi Port is a connecting line between Europe and Asia. The port is connected to the Caucasus, Central Asia, Russia and Turkey by road and rail.
The port is also used as a major transit port for processing oil from Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan. Batumi Port can meet customers’ requirements for various cargo, ships and passengers. The port has 5 terminals: Oil Terminal, Dry Cargo Terminal, Container Terminal, Rail-Ferry Crossing and Passenger Terminal. These terminals are equipped properly, which contributes to meet customers’ requirements in a quality and timely manner.
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Batumi Sea Port
3 Gogebashvili StBatumi Sea Port - Modern, high-tech container, ferry and general cargo port in Batumi.
There is also a Batumi yacht club near Batumi Sea Port, where you can take a boat ride and enjoy the sea views from Batumi.
History
The history of the Batumi Sea Trade Port dates back to the Roman Empire when Batumi Sea Port was one of the important points of the Roman trade network.
The port of Batumi was distinguished by its geostrategic and natural advantages. Especially:
- The port is located in a natural deep-water area, big ships and vessels can be received here.
- Well protected from the coast.
There is no need for a channel to enter the port, that’s why shipowner doesn’t need to pay a fee. During the formation of the global economic network in the second half of the 19th century, above-mentioned advantages are the reason, Batumi sea port received the status of "Porto Franco" (Free Port) in 1878-1885. The main factor contributing to the development of the city and the port is the oil transported from Baku to Batumi by rail. Baku-Batumi Pipeline was built in 1900. It was one of the first oil pipelines in the world.
Daniel Ergin, the president of the Cambridge Energy Research Association, writes in his book “The Prize” that due to the geostrategic location of the port and the above-mentioned advantages, the world's first oil was shipped from the port of Batumi in August 1892 via the "Miurex" tanker. It was also the first tanker that covered the Suez Canal on August 22 of 1892.
The authors of this project were famous people such as Nobel, Rothsildi, Samuel, Mantashev and others. Batumi port has been known as an essential part of the Eurasian and international transport corridor. Nowadays, Batumi Port is a connecting line between Europe and Asia. The port is connected to the Caucasus, Central Asia, Russia and Turkey by road and rail.
The port is also used as a major transit port for processing oil from Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan. Batumi Port can meet customers’ requirements for various cargo, ships and passengers. The port has 5 terminals: Oil Terminal, Dry Cargo Terminal, Container Terminal, Rail-Ferry Crossing and Passenger Terminal. These terminals are equipped properly, which contributes to meet customers’ requirements in a quality and timely manner.
Batumi Holy Trinity Cathedral is located in Adjara, about 8 kilometers from Batumi, on Mount Trinity.
The construction of the Monastery Complex started on September 7, 2002. It consists of two temples and was built with the donation of Shalva Breus, a Georgian businessman from Russia. He was awarded by Ilia II with St. George Order for this contribution.
There are wonderful views of Batumi and the black sea from the yard of the Cathedral. Behind the cathedral, there is the nunnery.
History
The Holy Trinity Cathedral was built in the second half of the XIX century. It has been in charge of cemetery farming for years.
In the 30's of the XX century, the liturgy stopped here. It was used as a warehouse, a farm inventory was kept in the cathedral.
After the end of World War II, members of the Batumi multinational Orthodox churches, led by Grigol Pukhno and Luka Shevchuk, united for the Holy Trinity Church, collected signatures and applied to the Georgian Catholicos-Patriarch Kalistrate (Tsintsadze) for permission to function the church.
In 1947, the Holy Trinity Cathedral was opened. The leader was Luke Shevchuk. The church had a choir of 30 people. After the restoration of the cathedral, the pople donated church books, icons and other items. There were two orthodox churches by this time: St. Nikoloz Church and The holy trinity church.
The cathedral was set on fire and completely destroyed in 1976. The Holy Synod of the Georgian Orthodox Church asked to Bishop David (Chkadua) of Batumi to build a new temple on the base of the burnt temple. The cathedral was built and opened in 1979, but the restoration of it has been going on for years and the result we have for now.
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Sameba Church
Batumi Holy Trinity Cathedral is located in Adjara, about 8 kilometers from Batumi, on Mount Trinity.
The construction of the Monastery Complex started on September 7, 2002. It consists of two temples and was built with the donation of Shalva Breus, a Georgian businessman from Russia. He was awarded by Ilia II with St. George Order for this contribution.
There are wonderful views of Batumi and the black sea from the yard of the Cathedral. Behind the cathedral, there is the nunnery.
History
The Holy Trinity Cathedral was built in the second half of the XIX century. It has been in charge of cemetery farming for years.
In the 30's of the XX century, the liturgy stopped here. It was used as a warehouse, a farm inventory was kept in the cathedral.
After the end of World War II, members of the Batumi multinational Orthodox churches, led by Grigol Pukhno and Luka Shevchuk, united for the Holy Trinity Church, collected signatures and applied to the Georgian Catholicos-Patriarch Kalistrate (Tsintsadze) for permission to function the church.
In 1947, the Holy Trinity Cathedral was opened. The leader was Luke Shevchuk. The church had a choir of 30 people. After the restoration of the cathedral, the pople donated church books, icons and other items. There were two orthodox churches by this time: St. Nikoloz Church and The holy trinity church.
The cathedral was set on fire and completely destroyed in 1976. The Holy Synod of the Georgian Orthodox Church asked to Bishop David (Chkadua) of Batumi to build a new temple on the base of the burnt temple. The cathedral was built and opened in 1979, but the restoration of it has been going on for years and the result we have for now.
St. Nikoloz church - in Batumi, Adjara. It was built in XIX century. St. Nikoloz church was the sign of ending the Turkish domination in this ancient Christian corner.
History
St. Nikoloz church of Batumi was built in 1865. The delegation of the Greeks of Batumi asked the Turkish Sultan to build church. The Sultan let them build the church with one condition that the bells would never be rung in the temple.
The first liturgy was held in 1871. During the Soviet Union, the church ceased to function for 10-12 years. In 1946, with the donation of the Orthodox people, the church had the restoration and priesthood was also held here.
In 1878, the residents of Batumi heard that the Russian army entered in the city by ringing the bell of St. Nikoloz church. “This church is well built but the whole church is built by stone. The interior is very poor and it needs some repair” - writes A. Frankel.
The money was raised for the renovation of church in 1895. The issue of building a bell tower to it was also resolved. In 1894-1898 boys-girls schools were opened in the temple area. In the early twentieth century, the Greeks from the island of Chios donated three big icons to the church - the Most Holy Mother of God, St. Nicholas, and St. George. Konstantin Tsandekov was consecrated as a priest of the church in 1917.
After World War II, Tamar Nakashidze and Elizaveta Kotidi, asked Patriarch Kalistrate (Tsintsadze) to help for requesting the government to open St. Nikoloz church. In 1948, after the agreement of government, the Catholicos-Patriarch of Georgia, Kalistrate conducted a liturgy in St. Nikoloz church.
In 1998, with the blessing of Bishop of Batumi and Skhalta, Dimitri (now Archbishop of Batumi and Kobuleti) and under financial assistance of Mr. Zura Jaiani, the church was reconstructed. The yard and the exterior of the cathedral were repaired. In 1999, with the financial help of Mr. Oleg Galogre and Mr. Alexander Akhvlediani, the interior of the cathedral was renovated. Currently the church is under the construction of panting.
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Church of St. Nicholas
16 Parnavaz Mepe StSt. Nikoloz church - in Batumi, Adjara. It was built in XIX century. St. Nikoloz church was the sign of ending the Turkish domination in this ancient Christian corner.
History
St. Nikoloz church of Batumi was built in 1865. The delegation of the Greeks of Batumi asked the Turkish Sultan to build church. The Sultan let them build the church with one condition that the bells would never be rung in the temple.
The first liturgy was held in 1871. During the Soviet Union, the church ceased to function for 10-12 years. In 1946, with the donation of the Orthodox people, the church had the restoration and priesthood was also held here.
In 1878, the residents of Batumi heard that the Russian army entered in the city by ringing the bell of St. Nikoloz church. “This church is well built but the whole church is built by stone. The interior is very poor and it needs some repair” - writes A. Frankel.
The money was raised for the renovation of church in 1895. The issue of building a bell tower to it was also resolved. In 1894-1898 boys-girls schools were opened in the temple area. In the early twentieth century, the Greeks from the island of Chios donated three big icons to the church - the Most Holy Mother of God, St. Nicholas, and St. George. Konstantin Tsandekov was consecrated as a priest of the church in 1917.
After World War II, Tamar Nakashidze and Elizaveta Kotidi, asked Patriarch Kalistrate (Tsintsadze) to help for requesting the government to open St. Nikoloz church. In 1948, after the agreement of government, the Catholicos-Patriarch of Georgia, Kalistrate conducted a liturgy in St. Nikoloz church.
In 1998, with the blessing of Bishop of Batumi and Skhalta, Dimitri (now Archbishop of Batumi and Kobuleti) and under financial assistance of Mr. Zura Jaiani, the church was reconstructed. The yard and the exterior of the cathedral were repaired. In 1999, with the financial help of Mr. Oleg Galogre and Mr. Alexander Akhvlediani, the interior of the cathedral was renovated. Currently the church is under the construction of panting.
The Armenian Church of Batumi is located in Adjara, in the city of Batumi, at 25 Gamsakhurdia Street. It dates back to 1885. The first Armenian-Gregorian church was built in Batumi in 1873. It was a wooden building. In 1885, a wooden church was demolished and a new church was built by the Austrian architect Malfred,with the help of money donated by the parish. The new church is a domed brick building with a bell tower gate on the west side. The facades of the building are decorated with pilasters and arcades. With eight arches of the bell tower, it is an open arbour. The entrances and windows of the building are also arched, there are several round windows. The dome, the arbour of the bell tower, and several facade flats are painted in white. In 1930, during the Soviet rule, the Armenian Apostolic Church in Batumi ceased to exist, like other religious monuments. A planetarium was opened in the church building. In 1992, the planetarium was moved to one of the halls of Batumi State University, and worship was restored in the Armenian-Gregorian Church.
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Armenian Apostolic Church formerly known as St. Christ the Savior
23 Konstantine Gamsakhurdia StThe Armenian Church of Batumi is located in Adjara, in the city of Batumi, at 25 Gamsakhurdia Street. It dates back to 1885. The first Armenian-Gregorian church was built in Batumi in 1873. It was a wooden building. In 1885, a wooden church was demolished and a new church was built by the Austrian architect Malfred,with the help of money donated by the parish. The new church is a domed brick building with a bell tower gate on the west side. The facades of the building are decorated with pilasters and arcades. With eight arches of the bell tower, it is an open arbour. The entrances and windows of the building are also arched, there are several round windows. The dome, the arbour of the bell tower, and several facade flats are painted in white. In 1930, during the Soviet rule, the Armenian Apostolic Church in Batumi ceased to exist, like other religious monuments. A planetarium was opened in the church building. In 1992, the planetarium was moved to one of the halls of Batumi State University, and worship was restored in the Armenian-Gregorian Church.
Batumi Lighthouse is located in Adjara, in the city of Batumi. The first lighthouse was built here in 1863. It was a cast iron column on which a dioptric lamp was mounted. In 1882, the old building was rebuilt by French constuctors, who built an octagonal stone lighthouse and erected a small cylindrical tower on top of it, where the lighting fixture was placed. It has been directing ships entering the Black Sea for more than 150 years, with its light reaching 14 nautical miles. The lighthouse building also houses a hydrographic service where weather forecasters are on duty 24 hours a day to observe meteorological conditions. Batumi Lighthouse is a progressive example of engineering art of its time and it is one of the sights of the city. Near the lighthouse is the Ferris wheel, from where you can enjoy amazing views of the city and the vast sea.
Batumi Lighthouse
Batumi Lighthouse is located in Adjara, in the city of Batumi. The first lighthouse was built here in 1863. It was a cast iron column on which a dioptric lamp was mounted. In 1882, the old building was rebuilt by French constuctors, who built an octagonal stone lighthouse and erected a small cylindrical tower on top of it, where the lighting fixture was placed. It has been directing ships entering the Black Sea for more than 150 years, with its light reaching 14 nautical miles. The lighthouse building also houses a hydrographic service where weather forecasters are on duty 24 hours a day to observe meteorological conditions. Batumi Lighthouse is a progressive example of engineering art of its time and it is one of the sights of the city. Near the lighthouse is the Ferris wheel, from where you can enjoy amazing views of the city and the vast sea.
Batumi Mosque - Orta Jame is located in Adjara, Batumi, on Kutaisi Street. It is one of the oldest buildings in Batumi. It was built during the Ottoman rule in 1886. Orta Jame is a typical example of late Ottoman provincial architecture. The golden dome of the building and the tall, white minaret draw attention from the distance and play an essential role in creating the multicultural urban environment of Batumi. Batumi Mosque is a large building with a rectangular plan, which has a high minaret in the corner and a large gilded dome in the center. The exterior of the building is plastered and painted in white. The facades are separated by rectangular windows, which are surrounded by profiled trims and crowned with flat "pediments". Rectangular windows on longitudinal facades are replaced by circular ones, above which are depicted the lying crescents. The east entrance is the most richly decorated. It is flanked by pilasters supported by a tall, helmet-shaped arch. A round window is cut in the arch tympanum. The windows on the facades are arranged in two tiers, although the interior space is united. The wooden gable roof relies on four free-standing round pillars. At the top of the middle section there is erected a dome with wooden poles. The ceiling, dome and railings of the cathedra are decorated with colorful decorative paintings.
Batumi Central Mosque
Kutaisi StreetBatumi Mosque - Orta Jame is located in Adjara, Batumi, on Kutaisi Street. It is one of the oldest buildings in Batumi. It was built during the Ottoman rule in 1886. Orta Jame is a typical example of late Ottoman provincial architecture. The golden dome of the building and the tall, white minaret draw attention from the distance and play an essential role in creating the multicultural urban environment of Batumi. Batumi Mosque is a large building with a rectangular plan, which has a high minaret in the corner and a large gilded dome in the center. The exterior of the building is plastered and painted in white. The facades are separated by rectangular windows, which are surrounded by profiled trims and crowned with flat "pediments". Rectangular windows on longitudinal facades are replaced by circular ones, above which are depicted the lying crescents. The east entrance is the most richly decorated. It is flanked by pilasters supported by a tall, helmet-shaped arch. A round window is cut in the arch tympanum. The windows on the facades are arranged in two tiers, although the interior space is united. The wooden gable roof relies on four free-standing round pillars. At the top of the middle section there is erected a dome with wooden poles. The ceiling, dome and railings of the cathedra are decorated with colorful decorative paintings.
Batumi Central Park (May 6 Park) is located in Adjara, Batumi. It is the first civil garden in Batumi. Construction of the park began in 1881, in the south-eastern part of Lake Nuri-Geli. The construction was entrusted to a Prussian gardener - Resler. Resler died in 1884, and the work was suspended for a year. From 1885, French gardener Mikhail Dalfons was invited to lead the construction of the city garden and the already started boulevard. Gradually, the garden was built, shrubs of different varieties and trees were planted. Today, the garden, hidden in the green, with its beautiful paths and view of Lake Nuri is a beautiful sight and one of the perfect places for relaxation and fun. Delphinarium and Batumi Zoo are located on the territory of the park, where you will enjoy interacting with animals. Hotels, restaurants and cafes are located around the garden, where you can have a pleasant rest and taste the most delicious dishes. Batumi Central Park is one of the most attractive places in the city for both tourists and locals.
Batumi Central Park
H. Abashidze StBatumi Central Park (May 6 Park) is located in Adjara, Batumi. It is the first civil garden in Batumi. Construction of the park began in 1881, in the south-eastern part of Lake Nuri-Geli. The construction was entrusted to a Prussian gardener - Resler. Resler died in 1884, and the work was suspended for a year. From 1885, French gardener Mikhail Dalfons was invited to lead the construction of the city garden and the already started boulevard. Gradually, the garden was built, shrubs of different varieties and trees were planted. Today, the garden, hidden in the green, with its beautiful paths and view of Lake Nuri is a beautiful sight and one of the perfect places for relaxation and fun. Delphinarium and Batumi Zoo are located on the territory of the park, where you will enjoy interacting with animals. Hotels, restaurants and cafes are located around the garden, where you can have a pleasant rest and taste the most delicious dishes. Batumi Central Park is one of the most attractive places in the city for both tourists and locals.
Batumi Europe Square is located on Memed Abashidze Avenue in Adjara, Batumi. It is also called Era Square. The square, surrounded by XIX-XX century architecture, is one of the city's attractions. Here stands a statue of Medea, which holds a symbol of the glory and cultural development of old Colchis - the golden fleece. The large fountain and the beautiful buildings of past centuries make this place attractive. Hotels, restaurants and cafes are located around the square, where you can have a pleasant rest and taste the most delicious dishes. Here you can also visit the Batumi Circus and enjoy the magical sights. Europe Square is one of the most wonderful places in Batumi for relaxation and fun
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Europe Square
Memed Abashidze AvenueBatumi Europe Square is located on Memed Abashidze Avenue in Adjara, Batumi. It is also called Era Square. The square, surrounded by XIX-XX century architecture, is one of the city's attractions. Here stands a statue of Medea, which holds a symbol of the glory and cultural development of old Colchis - the golden fleece. The large fountain and the beautiful buildings of past centuries make this place attractive. Hotels, restaurants and cafes are located around the square, where you can have a pleasant rest and taste the most delicious dishes. Here you can also visit the Batumi Circus and enjoy the magical sights. Europe Square is one of the most wonderful places in Batumi for relaxation and fun
Nobel Brothers Batumi Technological Museum is located in Adjara, Batumi, at 3a Leselidze Street. The museum was founded in 2007 and its building is one of the Nobel offices. On the first floor there is an exposition about Swedish inventors and Nobles called "kings of oil", and the second floor covers the history of Georgian tea. The museum will also provide information on oil magnates such as the Rothschilds and Mantashevs. Photos of the famous photographer Prokudin-Gorsky are also exhibited here, which reflects the culture of Georgia at the beginning of the XX century. The museum preserves exhibits reflecting the economic and cultural development of old Batumi, which will introduce you to the history of tea, tobacco and wine culture.
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Nobel Brothers Batumi Technological Museum
თამარის დასახლებაNobel Brothers Batumi Technological Museum is located in Adjara, Batumi, at 3a Leselidze Street. The museum was founded in 2007 and its building is one of the Nobel offices. On the first floor there is an exposition about Swedish inventors and Nobles called "kings of oil", and the second floor covers the history of Georgian tea. The museum will also provide information on oil magnates such as the Rothschilds and Mantashevs. Photos of the famous photographer Prokudin-Gorsky are also exhibited here, which reflects the culture of Georgia at the beginning of the XX century. The museum preserves exhibits reflecting the economic and cultural development of old Batumi, which will introduce you to the history of tea, tobacco and wine culture.
Batumi Archaeological Museum is located in Adjara, Batumi, at 77 Chavchavadze Street. It was founded in 1994 and is one of the most important scientific, educational and cultural centers in Georgia. The museum presents a variety of materials found in the territory of Adjara, which includes periods from the Stone Age to the Middle Ages. Here you will find stone tools, bronze, glass and ceramic pottery, a collection of coins, jewelry and many other interesting exhibits. The museum has a rich gold fund, where the samples of Colchian goldsmiths occupy an important place. The oldest exhibits at the museum include stone tools found in the mountains of Adjara, near the resort of Beshumi, the date of which is 300-400 thousand years. Batumi Archaeological Museum will give you an imagining of the cultural development of western Georgia in different periods and its connections with other states. The diverse material preserved here makes a great impression on the visitor.
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Музей Археологии Аджарии
77 Chavchavadze StreetBatumi Archaeological Museum is located in Adjara, Batumi, at 77 Chavchavadze Street. It was founded in 1994 and is one of the most important scientific, educational and cultural centers in Georgia. The museum presents a variety of materials found in the territory of Adjara, which includes periods from the Stone Age to the Middle Ages. Here you will find stone tools, bronze, glass and ceramic pottery, a collection of coins, jewelry and many other interesting exhibits. The museum has a rich gold fund, where the samples of Colchian goldsmiths occupy an important place. The oldest exhibits at the museum include stone tools found in the mountains of Adjara, near the resort of Beshumi, the date of which is 300-400 thousand years. Batumi Archaeological Museum will give you an imagining of the cultural development of western Georgia in different periods and its connections with other states. The diverse material preserved here makes a great impression on the visitor.
Batumi Railway Station - Batumi Central is located in Adjara, Batumi, on Queen Tamar’s Highway. Along with the railway station, there is also a bus station. The new building of Batumi Central is well-equipped and meets modern standards. Moving in the building is also convenient for persons with disabilities, the ramps are arranged in all the necessary places. If you have to wait for transportation, you can spend time in a cafe or shop in a variety of branded stores. Batumi Central also has entertainment centers and various business facilities. Batumi Railway Station offers comfort to make your trip more enjoyable.
Batumi Central Station ( Railway , Bus & Mall )
ს2Batumi Railway Station - Batumi Central is located in Adjara, Batumi, on Queen Tamar’s Highway. Along with the railway station, there is also a bus station. The new building of Batumi Central is well-equipped and meets modern standards. Moving in the building is also convenient for persons with disabilities, the ramps are arranged in all the necessary places. If you have to wait for transportation, you can spend time in a cafe or shop in a variety of branded stores. Batumi Central also has entertainment centers and various business facilities. Batumi Railway Station offers comfort to make your trip more enjoyable.
Batumi fish market is located in Adjara, in the city of Batumi and it attracts many seafood lovers. There is a lot of diversity here, you can buy mussels, crabs, various kinds of fish or other various seafood and most importantly, everything is new. You can clean the purchased product there and if you are lazy to cook or you do not know how to do it, you can prepare it at any fish restaurant nearby. Along with tasting delicious fish, you will also enjoy the wonderful views of the sea. Lots of locals and tourists visit the Batumi fish market every day. If you are a gourmet, in addition to tasting amazing Adjarian khachapuri or other traditional dishes in Batumi restaurants, you should definitely visit the fish market as well.
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Fish Market
Batumi fish market is located in Adjara, in the city of Batumi and it attracts many seafood lovers. There is a lot of diversity here, you can buy mussels, crabs, various kinds of fish or other various seafood and most importantly, everything is new. You can clean the purchased product there and if you are lazy to cook or you do not know how to do it, you can prepare it at any fish restaurant nearby. Along with tasting delicious fish, you will also enjoy the wonderful views of the sea. Lots of locals and tourists visit the Batumi fish market every day. If you are a gourmet, in addition to tasting amazing Adjarian khachapuri or other traditional dishes in Batumi restaurants, you should definitely visit the fish market as well.
Batumi Contact Zoo - Zootopia is located in Adjara, Batumi, at 88 Gorgiladze Street, on the 4th floor of Batumi Mall. The contact zoo is one of the best places for animal lovers. It is a pleasant and fun environment for people of any age, but it is especially attractive for little children. In addition to visiting various fauna in zootopia, you can also feed sea pigs, hedgehogs, rabbits or other harmless, beloved creatures with your own hands. Here you can also see parrots, chickens, squirrels, chameleons, snakes, lemurs, various small breeds of monkeys, etc. In zootopia you will be able to get your little childs used to interacting with animals, provide more information about the zoo in a cheerful, positive environment, and have a fun and exciting day with your family.
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Zootopia
88 Zurab Gorgiladze StBatumi Contact Zoo - Zootopia is located in Adjara, Batumi, at 88 Gorgiladze Street, on the 4th floor of Batumi Mall. The contact zoo is one of the best places for animal lovers. It is a pleasant and fun environment for people of any age, but it is especially attractive for little children. In addition to visiting various fauna in zootopia, you can also feed sea pigs, hedgehogs, rabbits or other harmless, beloved creatures with your own hands. Here you can also see parrots, chickens, squirrels, chameleons, snakes, lemurs, various small breeds of monkeys, etc. In zootopia you will be able to get your little childs used to interacting with animals, provide more information about the zoo in a cheerful, positive environment, and have a fun and exciting day with your family.
Makhuntseti Waterfall is one of the most popular waterfalls in Georgia. It is located in Adjara, in the Makhuntseti village. You can get there by car, or by fixed route taxi, as it is situated near the highway. You can visit the Makhuntseti waterfall at any period of the year. Here you can also buy the locals’ natural products: honey, Churchkhela and so on… on the way there is also fast food. From Batumi, Adjara you will need just one hour to get there.
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마훈체티 폭포
Makhuntseti Waterfall is one of the most popular waterfalls in Georgia. It is located in Adjara, in the Makhuntseti village. You can get there by car, or by fixed route taxi, as it is situated near the highway. You can visit the Makhuntseti waterfall at any period of the year. Here you can also buy the locals’ natural products: honey, Churchkhela and so on… on the way there is also fast food. From Batumi, Adjara you will need just one hour to get there.
Machakhela National Park - a national park in Adjara, Khelvachauri Municipality, in the gorge of the river Machakhlistskali, 300 - 350 meters above sea level. The administrative and visitor center is located in the center of Adjarisaghmarti village of Khelvachauri Municipality.
The park was established in 2012 to preserve its unique biological and landscape biodiversity, to provide long-term protection of the Colchian forest ecosystem, to provide ecological safety and to develop tourism and recreational activities in the natural environment.
The territory of the National Park is represented by shaded forests on the slopes of the Machakhela River, where almost the entire area is covered with chestnut, beech, hornbeam and alder forests. Here we can find such relict and rare species as Colchian boxwood, chestnut, Colchian hazelnut, Georgian walnut, Ungern's rhododendron, English Yew, elm, etc.
Cultural and historical monuments such as arched bridges of different periods, castles, mortared stone winepresses and wine cellars in the vicinity of Machakhela National Park have been the subject of tourist interest.
There are three hiking trails in the park integrated with the main road:
1. Archangel Trail - The length of this trail is about four kilometers. You will pass this distance in Machakhela gorge, in the Colchian, beech and chestnut forests and climb the Archangel Mountain, from where you can see the place where the river Chorokhi joins the Black Sea, you can also see Batumi and the villages on the mountains of Keda, Shuakhevi and Khulo. As they say here, the whole Adjara is in the palm of your hand from this place.
The Archangel Trail can be covered by car, the length of the road is 8 km.
2. Kokoleti Trail - This route is 15 kilometers away from the visitor center. It can be covered on foot and by an off-road [4X4] car. From the highest point of the trail, you can see the five villages of Zeda Machakhela, which are now in the territory of Turkey. "From there can be seen five ravines, which form the shape of the wrist and hand, and it is said that the origin of the name is related to it- "Maja Khela"( wrist-hand) or Machakhela. This is also a historical trail, "the administration said.
3. Twin Waterfalls Trail - This trail starts from the visitor center in the village of Adjarisaghmarti. Pass the asphalt road and go to the village of Kokoleti, from where the hiking trail descends to the twin waterfall. At 700 meters from the beginning of the trail, two waterfalls run in the valley, from a height of about 47 meters. There are mixed, deciduous and coniferous forests around.
Note: 5 working days before the start of the tour on the Kokoleti Trail, it is necessary to reach an agreement with the Machakhela National Park Administration to obtain a permit, as this is the border area.
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Machakhela National Park Administration
Machakhela National Park - a national park in Adjara, Khelvachauri Municipality, in the gorge of the river Machakhlistskali, 300 - 350 meters above sea level. The administrative and visitor center is located in the center of Adjarisaghmarti village of Khelvachauri Municipality.
The park was established in 2012 to preserve its unique biological and landscape biodiversity, to provide long-term protection of the Colchian forest ecosystem, to provide ecological safety and to develop tourism and recreational activities in the natural environment.
The territory of the National Park is represented by shaded forests on the slopes of the Machakhela River, where almost the entire area is covered with chestnut, beech, hornbeam and alder forests. Here we can find such relict and rare species as Colchian boxwood, chestnut, Colchian hazelnut, Georgian walnut, Ungern's rhododendron, English Yew, elm, etc.
Cultural and historical monuments such as arched bridges of different periods, castles, mortared stone winepresses and wine cellars in the vicinity of Machakhela National Park have been the subject of tourist interest.
There are three hiking trails in the park integrated with the main road:
1. Archangel Trail - The length of this trail is about four kilometers. You will pass this distance in Machakhela gorge, in the Colchian, beech and chestnut forests and climb the Archangel Mountain, from where you can see the place where the river Chorokhi joins the Black Sea, you can also see Batumi and the villages on the mountains of Keda, Shuakhevi and Khulo. As they say here, the whole Adjara is in the palm of your hand from this place.
The Archangel Trail can be covered by car, the length of the road is 8 km.
2. Kokoleti Trail - This route is 15 kilometers away from the visitor center. It can be covered on foot and by an off-road [4X4] car. From the highest point of the trail, you can see the five villages of Zeda Machakhela, which are now in the territory of Turkey. "From there can be seen five ravines, which form the shape of the wrist and hand, and it is said that the origin of the name is related to it- "Maja Khela"( wrist-hand) or Machakhela. This is also a historical trail, "the administration said.
3. Twin Waterfalls Trail - This trail starts from the visitor center in the village of Adjarisaghmarti. Pass the asphalt road and go to the village of Kokoleti, from where the hiking trail descends to the twin waterfall. At 700 meters from the beginning of the trail, two waterfalls run in the valley, from a height of about 47 meters. There are mixed, deciduous and coniferous forests around.
Note: 5 working days before the start of the tour on the Kokoleti Trail, it is necessary to reach an agreement with the Machakhela National Park Administration to obtain a permit, as this is the border area.
Astronomical Clock - Architectural attraction in Old Batumi, located on the reconstructed tower of the National Bank of Georgia.
“Astronomical Clock” equipped with special devices shows us not only real-time but also astronomical information, like the position of the sun, moon, zodiac constellation and planets. It also shows the meridian, the horizon, sunrise and sunset according to sun motion, the age of the moon and the actual motion of the moon around the earth.
Astronomical Clock was created in Germany by the order of Batumi city council in 2010 and it cost 1,700,000 GEL. The clock set on the tower is similar to the clock, which is on the town hall of Prague. There is a special desk in front of the clock, explaining the purpose and rules of the use of the astronomical clock.
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Astronomical Clock
25 Memed Abashidze AveAstronomical Clock - Architectural attraction in Old Batumi, located on the reconstructed tower of the National Bank of Georgia.
“Astronomical Clock” equipped with special devices shows us not only real-time but also astronomical information, like the position of the sun, moon, zodiac constellation and planets. It also shows the meridian, the horizon, sunrise and sunset according to sun motion, the age of the moon and the actual motion of the moon around the earth.
Astronomical Clock was created in Germany by the order of Batumi city council in 2010 and it cost 1,700,000 GEL. The clock set on the tower is similar to the clock, which is on the town hall of Prague. There is a special desk in front of the clock, explaining the purpose and rules of the use of the astronomical clock.
Khariton Akhvlediani Adjara state museum - Museum in Batumi, founded in 1908.
Ajara State Museum is one of the oldest scientific-educational institutions in Georgia. There are 180,000 exhibits kept here: unique items, collections, photos, pieces of art. Over 2,000 rare manuscripts are kept in Georgian, Russian, Armenian, Arabic, Turkish, Persian and other languages. The Museum Library holds 63,000 books in different languages. Among them are many rare bibliographical books.
Unique archaeological materials from XII - IX centuries BC are preserved in the museum, also from VII - IV centuries: Ancient Greek Black Krater, Engraved Axes, Bronze Aries, Gonio Treasures - depicted by Aphrodite and Eros, gold engraving bowl of I-II c. gold belt fragments, various materials made by beads, brooch, religious sculptures (bronze), the decoration of the box with oak leaves and fruit image fragments. The list goes on with rare monuments of nature (including a fossilized 25 million-year-old tree), ethnographic and folk patterns, manuscripts, applied and visual art examples from XIX-XX centuries.
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Museum of Adjara
4 Jincharadze StKhariton Akhvlediani Adjara state museum - Museum in Batumi, founded in 1908.
Ajara State Museum is one of the oldest scientific-educational institutions in Georgia. There are 180,000 exhibits kept here: unique items, collections, photos, pieces of art. Over 2,000 rare manuscripts are kept in Georgian, Russian, Armenian, Arabic, Turkish, Persian and other languages. The Museum Library holds 63,000 books in different languages. Among them are many rare bibliographical books.
Unique archaeological materials from XII - IX centuries BC are preserved in the museum, also from VII - IV centuries: Ancient Greek Black Krater, Engraved Axes, Bronze Aries, Gonio Treasures - depicted by Aphrodite and Eros, gold engraving bowl of I-II c. gold belt fragments, various materials made by beads, brooch, religious sculptures (bronze), the decoration of the box with oak leaves and fruit image fragments. The list goes on with rare monuments of nature (including a fossilized 25 million-year-old tree), ethnographic and folk patterns, manuscripts, applied and visual art examples from XIX-XX centuries.
Batumi Synagogue – Synagogue in Batumi, Adjara. It was built in 1904 by the architect Semyon Vulkovich.
History
At the beginning of the XIX century, local Jews delivered a petition to the Russian Emperor Nicholas II to give them permission in order to build a synagogue. After getting permission, they started to build the construction of “Ashkenazi‘’(Jewish). The building of the stone synagogue was finished in 1904 under the leadership of architect Semyon Vulkovich. It was an analog of the synagogues in Amsterdam and The Hague. During the Soviet period the building was used for different purposes. In 1993, the synagogue was given back to the Jewish Diaspora.
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Synagogue
33 Vaja Pshavela StBatumi Synagogue – Synagogue in Batumi, Adjara. It was built in 1904 by the architect Semyon Vulkovich.
History
At the beginning of the XIX century, local Jews delivered a petition to the Russian Emperor Nicholas II to give them permission in order to build a synagogue. After getting permission, they started to build the construction of “Ashkenazi‘’(Jewish). The building of the stone synagogue was finished in 1904 under the leadership of architect Semyon Vulkovich. It was an analog of the synagogues in Amsterdam and The Hague. During the Soviet period the building was used for different purposes. In 1993, the synagogue was given back to the Jewish Diaspora.
State Art Museum of Adjara - Real Estate of Cultural Heritage in Batumi, Adjara, which was founded in 1998.
The Museum of Art is located in one of the historic buildings of Batumi, designed by famous architect Kakha Javakhishvili (1949). This monumental building is distinguished by its functional structure and aesthetic appearance, characterized by sophisticated architecture and simplicity of the decor. The facade is decorated with a relief frieze by famous sculptor Tamar Abakelia (1951-52).
The museum keeps about 400 exhibits, paintings by well-known Georgian and foreign artists (Niko Pirosmani, D. Kakabadze, L. Gudiashvili, E. Akhvlediani, S. Bakalovich, Zomer, A. Terni, R. Petviashvili, N. Ignatov, A. Zankovski), G. Tsereteli, etc), Graphic (N. Churghulia, L. Zambakhidze etc) Paintings, ceramics, wood, glass, stamping, tapestry, sculpture( E. Fantareli, G. Ochiauri etc).
History
State art museum of Adjara was officially opened on December 19, 1998 and it is an important center of modern Georgian culture. The museum holds a solid collection of exhibits that give a vivid representation of the main stages of 20th century Georgian visual art. The whole range of wonderful artists of different generations is represented here.
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Adjara Museum of Art
№ 8 Zurab Gorgiladze StState Art Museum of Adjara - Real Estate of Cultural Heritage in Batumi, Adjara, which was founded in 1998.
The Museum of Art is located in one of the historic buildings of Batumi, designed by famous architect Kakha Javakhishvili (1949). This monumental building is distinguished by its functional structure and aesthetic appearance, characterized by sophisticated architecture and simplicity of the decor. The facade is decorated with a relief frieze by famous sculptor Tamar Abakelia (1951-52).
The museum keeps about 400 exhibits, paintings by well-known Georgian and foreign artists (Niko Pirosmani, D. Kakabadze, L. Gudiashvili, E. Akhvlediani, S. Bakalovich, Zomer, A. Terni, R. Petviashvili, N. Ignatov, A. Zankovski), G. Tsereteli, etc), Graphic (N. Churghulia, L. Zambakhidze etc) Paintings, ceramics, wood, glass, stamping, tapestry, sculpture( E. Fantareli, G. Ochiauri etc).
History
State art museum of Adjara was officially opened on December 19, 1998 and it is an important center of modern Georgian culture. The museum holds a solid collection of exhibits that give a vivid representation of the main stages of 20th century Georgian visual art. The whole range of wonderful artists of different generations is represented here.
Petra Fortress - a historic fortress-town in Adjara, Kobuleti municipality, in the territory of the village Tsikhisdziri. The castle was built by John Strathegos in 535. "Petra" is the Byzantine name of this fortress and "Castle of Kajeti" is Georgian one. It is supposed this is a castle which is mentioned in the poem of Rustaveli “The knight in panther’s skin.” The fortress-town is located on the Black Sea coast, 440 meters above sea level, 9 km from Kobuleti.
Description
Petra fortress was located on the rocky hillside of the sea, beside the wall it is guarded by a rocky terrain (Greek name "Petra" means rock). Petra was considered as an inaccessible fortress, its ruins are still preserved.
The archaeological complex includes the Citadel, outside of town and settlement. The ruins of the palace, antique baths, farmhouses and soldiers' residences, as well as the basilica of the VI-VII century, which is the remains of the Episcopal Cathedral of Peter, remain in the citadel.
Petra has attracted the attention of researchers for so long. Since the 30s of XIX (Swiss archaeologist Frederick Dubois de Montpere), the history of this fortress-town has been the subject of discussion until today. Some excavations were carried out here, first was in 1934 by S. Janashia and the other in 1953 by N. Khoshtaria. The rich tomb was discovered here in 1908(a large crystal within a golden frame is discovered here and it is kept in Hermitage). According to N. Khoshtaria, excavations found out that Petra Castle was Eristavi's residence in the first centuries of A.D.
Petra foundation
Petra Foundation - One of the episcopal centers of the Diocese of Lazika, a square building in the Petra fortress is located near to the northeast wall of the inner fortress (3-4 meters away). The height of the walls is 2.5 m. There must have been a cathedral of a priest inside the building.
The Episcopal Cathedral was founded in the VI century and existed for a long time, subjected to the Patriarchate of Constantinople. After the abolition of the Petra foundation in the IX century, the Episcopal Center moved to Khinotsminda.
History
There was a small stronghold of Lazi people before building big fortress-town, but no trace is left now. Due to its favorable military-strategic and trade-economic location, this ancient settlement of Lazi was built in the 6th century by the order of the Byzantine Emperor Ioane Strathegos in 535. The place was called "The City of Justinian" in honor of that emperor.
Petra-Kajeti played a major role in the political life of western Georgia during the Byzantine era. S. Janashia compared the role of this fortress to Tbilisi.
The city had a narrow seaside road connecting western Georgia with the Byzantine provinces, Iran and Armenia. Petra controlled the sea sailing from Byzantium to the eastern Black Sea coast. Byzantium and Iran were interested in keeping Petra in their favor, as their political and economic expansion depended on Peter's control of the region. That was one of the reasons for the great war of Egris in the middle of the VI century. There were several important battles near Petra during the war.
During the period of the united Georgia, the city didn’t exist anymore. The bishopric must have been abolished in the 10th century, but the castle managed to maintain its importance. According to Ambrosio Contarin, a Venetian ambassador, in the XV century there was still a small town, he called it "Kaltikhea" (fortress of Kajeti) in a distorted form.
In the 20s of the XVIII century the Ottomans conquered and fortified Tsikhisdziri. During the Crimean War, they had 25 canons here. During the Russo-Turkish wars (XIX century) several important battles took place in Tsikhisdziri, but it couldn’t have been conquered. In 1878 Tsikhisdziri was returned to Georgia under the Treaty of Berlin. The western part of the fortress exploded during building the Baku-Batumi railway in the 19th century.
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E70Petra Fortress - a historic fortress-town in Adjara, Kobuleti municipality, in the territory of the village Tsikhisdziri. The castle was built by John Strathegos in 535. "Petra" is the Byzantine name of this fortress and "Castle of Kajeti" is Georgian one. It is supposed this is a castle which is mentioned in the poem of Rustaveli “The knight in panther’s skin.” The fortress-town is located on the Black Sea coast, 440 meters above sea level, 9 km from Kobuleti.
Description
Petra fortress was located on the rocky hillside of the sea, beside the wall it is guarded by a rocky terrain (Greek name "Petra" means rock). Petra was considered as an inaccessible fortress, its ruins are still preserved.
The archaeological complex includes the Citadel, outside of town and settlement. The ruins of the palace, antique baths, farmhouses and soldiers' residences, as well as the basilica of the VI-VII century, which is the remains of the Episcopal Cathedral of Peter, remain in the citadel.
Petra has attracted the attention of researchers for so long. Since the 30s of XIX (Swiss archaeologist Frederick Dubois de Montpere), the history of this fortress-town has been the subject of discussion until today. Some excavations were carried out here, first was in 1934 by S. Janashia and the other in 1953 by N. Khoshtaria. The rich tomb was discovered here in 1908(a large crystal within a golden frame is discovered here and it is kept in Hermitage). According to N. Khoshtaria, excavations found out that Petra Castle was Eristavi's residence in the first centuries of A.D.
Petra foundation
Petra Foundation - One of the episcopal centers of the Diocese of Lazika, a square building in the Petra fortress is located near to the northeast wall of the inner fortress (3-4 meters away). The height of the walls is 2.5 m. There must have been a cathedral of a priest inside the building.
The Episcopal Cathedral was founded in the VI century and existed for a long time, subjected to the Patriarchate of Constantinople. After the abolition of the Petra foundation in the IX century, the Episcopal Center moved to Khinotsminda.
History
There was a small stronghold of Lazi people before building big fortress-town, but no trace is left now. Due to its favorable military-strategic and trade-economic location, this ancient settlement of Lazi was built in the 6th century by the order of the Byzantine Emperor Ioane Strathegos in 535. The place was called "The City of Justinian" in honor of that emperor.
Petra-Kajeti played a major role in the political life of western Georgia during the Byzantine era. S. Janashia compared the role of this fortress to Tbilisi.
The city had a narrow seaside road connecting western Georgia with the Byzantine provinces, Iran and Armenia. Petra controlled the sea sailing from Byzantium to the eastern Black Sea coast. Byzantium and Iran were interested in keeping Petra in their favor, as their political and economic expansion depended on Peter's control of the region. That was one of the reasons for the great war of Egris in the middle of the VI century. There were several important battles near Petra during the war.
During the period of the united Georgia, the city didn’t exist anymore. The bishopric must have been abolished in the 10th century, but the castle managed to maintain its importance. According to Ambrosio Contarin, a Venetian ambassador, in the XV century there was still a small town, he called it "Kaltikhea" (fortress of Kajeti) in a distorted form.
In the 20s of the XVIII century the Ottomans conquered and fortified Tsikhisdziri. During the Crimean War, they had 25 canons here. During the Russo-Turkish wars (XIX century) several important battles took place in Tsikhisdziri, but it couldn’t have been conquered. In 1878 Tsikhisdziri was returned to Georgia under the Treaty of Berlin. The western part of the fortress exploded during building the Baku-Batumi railway in the 19th century.
Gonio Fortress, Apsaros - (1st Century) Historical Fortress in Adjara, Khelvachauri Municipality, seaside resort Gonio. The Gonio-Apsaros archaeological-architectural museum-reserve is located in the northern part of historical Chaneti, at the confluence of River Chorokhi to the black sea, 12 km far from the southern Batumi.
The Gonio-Apsaros Fortress had unique strategic importance: it protected the entrances of the Chorokhi and Adjaristskali valleys, connecting inner regions of southwestern Georgia with the Black Sea coast. Because of its location, Gonio fortress became one of the pillars of the Roman Empire and then for Byzantine and Ottoman too. The Gonio fortress has been a museum-reserve since 2010. There are exhibits dated back from the early years of the nineteenth century to the 80's.
Architecture
Gonio Fortress has a rectangle shape. Its length is 228 meters and its width is 195 meters. The fortress area is 44,460 sq. m. The wall is fortified with 18 towers.
Gonio is a complex structure with its towers. The castle has had many restorations in its history. The walls clearly reveal several layers of construction. The oldest of these are rectangular large and faceted squares, and the most recent - a layer of cobblestones in the upper part of the walls. As for the oldest layer of the fortress, it is built with huge boulders. There are one meter thick boulders with an average height of 80 cm and a thickness of 70 cm. This lower part of the walls is the oldest. Its height is five meters, and at the corners where the towers are erected, seven meters. The thickness of this wall is about three and a half inches. According to archaeological materials and references to Greek-Roman writings, it dates to pre-feudal times. The walls are generally well protected. Local people say: "People were standing from Kvariati to Gonia and they gave the stones to each other." It must probably be about the little stones, otherwise, it would be difficult to hand big boulders on the lower walls even with buffalo carts. There is also a layer of Byzantine-era (VI-VII century) buildings. Some restoration work must have been carried out during the time of the Genoese in Gonia (XIII-XIV centuries).
The fortress wall has 18 towers. The largest of these are the four towers erected at the corners of the wall. There are stone stairs with each tower inside the fortress. There are tunnels left in the ground. There was an ornamented door at the main entrance to the castle even at the beginning of the XXI century. Professor Andrey Krasnov wrote about this door in 1915: "The door was protected during the last period, but it was taken by foreign archaeologists and they left only less interesting ruins for visitors."
History
Gonio-Apsaro’s history is closely linked to the myth of Argonauts. It is widely known that the King Aeetes buried his son Apsaros. Then, he was killed by the escapee Jason. According to the legend, one of Christ’s 12 disciples-Matatha is buried there as well.
There was the left tributary of the Chorokhi next to the castle in old times. This fact is described in folk legends. According to legend, this river was originally a navigational one: from ancient times boats sailed to Artvin. Later, this branch of Chorokhi was closed and it turned into a lake. This is how the lake was created, known as Gonio Lake now.
Archaeological excavations revealed remains of Roman barracks, glass items, coins, as well as remains of baths from the second half of the first century with water reservoirs of the period, cave dwellings, and bath mosaics in a large area. The mosaic is mainly made of alternating pink and dark stones. Different types of geometric ornaments are presented, mainly chess and rhombus-shaped ornaments. The remains of the monumental church dated to the VI century AD are found at Akhalsofeli, with 24m length and width up to 18 meters. They are well preserved. In the second century, there were five cohorts of the Romans. During this period it was a well-fortified castle-town. I-III century buildings have been discovered in the fortress: baths, barracks, sewage and water supply systems, wells, etc. The Roman Empire, then Byzantium, and the Italian city-states (Genoa and others) were very interested in this strategically important fortress during the centuries.
In the late Middle Ages, Gonia and Chaneti are owned by the Jakeli or the Vardanidze. In 1547 Chaneti was conquered by the Ottomans. The Vardanidze-Gurieli struggle for the liberation of Gonia-Chaneti did not have a result. It remained in Turkish possession until 1878 when under the San-Stefano treaty it was taken by the Russian Empire along with Adjara.
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Gonio Fortress, Apsaros - (1st Century) Historical Fortress in Adjara, Khelvachauri Municipality, seaside resort Gonio. The Gonio-Apsaros archaeological-architectural museum-reserve is located in the northern part of historical Chaneti, at the confluence of River Chorokhi to the black sea, 12 km far from the southern Batumi.
The Gonio-Apsaros Fortress had unique strategic importance: it protected the entrances of the Chorokhi and Adjaristskali valleys, connecting inner regions of southwestern Georgia with the Black Sea coast. Because of its location, Gonio fortress became one of the pillars of the Roman Empire and then for Byzantine and Ottoman too. The Gonio fortress has been a museum-reserve since 2010. There are exhibits dated back from the early years of the nineteenth century to the 80's.
Architecture
Gonio Fortress has a rectangle shape. Its length is 228 meters and its width is 195 meters. The fortress area is 44,460 sq. m. The wall is fortified with 18 towers.
Gonio is a complex structure with its towers. The castle has had many restorations in its history. The walls clearly reveal several layers of construction. The oldest of these are rectangular large and faceted squares, and the most recent - a layer of cobblestones in the upper part of the walls. As for the oldest layer of the fortress, it is built with huge boulders. There are one meter thick boulders with an average height of 80 cm and a thickness of 70 cm. This lower part of the walls is the oldest. Its height is five meters, and at the corners where the towers are erected, seven meters. The thickness of this wall is about three and a half inches. According to archaeological materials and references to Greek-Roman writings, it dates to pre-feudal times. The walls are generally well protected. Local people say: "People were standing from Kvariati to Gonia and they gave the stones to each other." It must probably be about the little stones, otherwise, it would be difficult to hand big boulders on the lower walls even with buffalo carts. There is also a layer of Byzantine-era (VI-VII century) buildings. Some restoration work must have been carried out during the time of the Genoese in Gonia (XIII-XIV centuries).
The fortress wall has 18 towers. The largest of these are the four towers erected at the corners of the wall. There are stone stairs with each tower inside the fortress. There are tunnels left in the ground. There was an ornamented door at the main entrance to the castle even at the beginning of the XXI century. Professor Andrey Krasnov wrote about this door in 1915: "The door was protected during the last period, but it was taken by foreign archaeologists and they left only less interesting ruins for visitors."
History
Gonio-Apsaro’s history is closely linked to the myth of Argonauts. It is widely known that the King Aeetes buried his son Apsaros. Then, he was killed by the escapee Jason. According to the legend, one of Christ’s 12 disciples-Matatha is buried there as well.
There was the left tributary of the Chorokhi next to the castle in old times. This fact is described in folk legends. According to legend, this river was originally a navigational one: from ancient times boats sailed to Artvin. Later, this branch of Chorokhi was closed and it turned into a lake. This is how the lake was created, known as Gonio Lake now.
Archaeological excavations revealed remains of Roman barracks, glass items, coins, as well as remains of baths from the second half of the first century with water reservoirs of the period, cave dwellings, and bath mosaics in a large area. The mosaic is mainly made of alternating pink and dark stones. Different types of geometric ornaments are presented, mainly chess and rhombus-shaped ornaments. The remains of the monumental church dated to the VI century AD are found at Akhalsofeli, with 24m length and width up to 18 meters. They are well preserved. In the second century, there were five cohorts of the Romans. During this period it was a well-fortified castle-town. I-III century buildings have been discovered in the fortress: baths, barracks, sewage and water supply systems, wells, etc. The Roman Empire, then Byzantium, and the Italian city-states (Genoa and others) were very interested in this strategically important fortress during the centuries.
In the late Middle Ages, Gonia and Chaneti are owned by the Jakeli or the Vardanidze. In 1547 Chaneti was conquered by the Ottomans. The Vardanidze-Gurieli struggle for the liberation of Gonia-Chaneti did not have a result. It remained in Turkish possession until 1878 when under the San-Stefano treaty it was taken by the Russian Empire along with Adjara.
Khikhani fortress, Khirkhati fortress (Abuseridzes family fortress) - Medieval fortress in Adjara, in the upper village Tkhilvana of Khulo municipality, on the top of a steep rocky cliff. The fort includes different buildings: the wall, towers, churches and remains of various buildings.
Khikhani fortress is one of the most important fortresses in Adjara. It was built in a strategic location and also one of the shelters of Georgian nobles. When the enemy was attacking the fortifications of Tbilisi and Gori, they were escaping this side. The archduke Tbel built St. George church by the order of his brothers Abuseri and Vardan, in the late 30s of the 13th century. Khikhani fortress and Tamar Queen are connected with many legends. Sometimes Khikhani fortress is also called Tamar Castle. Adjara Cultural Heritage Protection Agency has been implementing rehabilitation of the fortress since 2012.
Architecture
The Khikhani fortress area is almost one hectare. Only a small part of it is planted. The rest is on a steep slope. The castle is strategically located, with the only pedestrian path to the south-east.
There are several layers in the fortress construction: ancient - X-XI centuries, new XVII-XIX centuries (Ottoman ruling period).
The ruins of many buildings in Khikhani fortress are partly preserved and some are completely destroyed.
- Currently, the remains of four towers are preserved in Khikhani fortress.
There are five Kvevri(a large earthenware vessel originally from Georgia, used for the fermentation and storage of wine) in the ground (some whole and some damaged) in front of the tower. This is Khikani Marani( Georgian Wine Cellar) Marani, as it is known, was in a special building in the old wine house. The remains of such a "wine house" must be here. It is a rectangular building with a length of up to 12 meters and a width of 4.5 meters. Its north wall is up to the ground, and the south wall is up to one meter high.
The castle had the wall. It is built with brick. The height of the saved walls reaches 5-6 m. The thickness is 90-95 cm. Nowadays some parts of the wall are damaged and even destroyed. The remains of St. George's Church are located in the southeastern part of the castle. The foundation is kept. The church is small (5.5X3.5 m) and it belongs to a hall-type structure.
The remains of different buildings have been found in the area of the fortress. There is a large pit (well) in the middle of the castle, which resembles a secret warehouse. Currently, it is partially filled. The diameter of the well is 2 m. There are some remains of bakeries and Marani in the area of the fortress.
History
The exact date of building Khikhani fortress is unknown, but most of the scientists think it was built in the X-XIII centuries. This is also confirmed by the fact that in the historical documents, Begula, the wife of Abuseridze Tbel took part in the completion of Khikhani fortress. Also, according to some legends among the people, the King Tamar was the initiator of building the fortress.
In XI-XVI centuries, Khikhani fortress was the main residence of the Abuseridze family. Later, the Ottomans occupied it. Selim Khimshiashvili was fighting against the Ottomans in 1815 and he died here.
Selim-Beg Khimshiashvili the Pasha of Akhaltsikhe, took advantage of the political situation of the Sheriff-Beg of the Akhaltsikhe Pasha, took his post and then didn’t obey the Sultan. The sultan seized Selim and sentenced him to death. He sent Mahmud-Pasha to kill him in 1815. When Selim heard this, he brought 400 people to Khirkhati fortress. Mahmoud-Pasha went to the fortress with his 15,000 people army and camped there. He had been trying to get hold of Salim, but he couldn't get to the castle. Selim sent a man to the Sultan: “I’ll come to you, tell everything, and kill me if I am wrong." But unfortunately the man was given a bribe he preferred the silver and became betrayer.
Selim was taken out of the fortress and they did not let sleep to sleep for three days until he was killed. Then they gave to an Armenian man gold, who beheaded Selim. Before his death, he proudly said: "You are going to kill me, but I am telling you, Gurjistan (Ottomans call it to Georgia) never becomes to Ottomans.”
Later Selim's son killed this Armenian. Less than 2 hours was passed when Sultan ordered: "If you catch Selim, bring him alive to me." Mahmoud-Pasha sent Selim's head to the Sultan to Istanbul as a trophy. The Sultan was very angry about killing Selim and he said to Mahmoud Pasha : You didn't appreciate this great man and I don’t feel pity about you too.” And he ordered to cut his head too. Selim's head is buried in Istanbul and there is an inscription of the tombstone on his grave. His body was buried by Georgians in the village of Nigazeuli.
Legend
According to the legends, the Khikhani fortress had many underground secret roads that were connected with nearby villages during the blockade. There are many legends about Khikhani fortress and King Tamar:
There is a tunnel in the village of Bako near Khikhani fortress. According to legend, the tunnel was connected to the Khikhani fortress, from where King Tamar used to go to the Zarzma Monastery for praying and also, she was taking water from the river secretly.
King Tamar was using the tunnel inside Prasnauli Mountain, across the village of Kveli - in the Potskho Gorge. When the Shah found the tunnel, his army tried to capture her. King Tamar didn’t surrender them and poisoned herself. These legends about King Tamar express people's belief in her power.
How to reach
The road goes from Batumi to Bakibako village, where any type of car can go.
From the village of Bakibako to the fortress, there is a 4 km long steep road and 900 m slope to the fortress that should be covered on foot. This road starts at 1800 meters above sea level and rises to 2220 meters. This is a trail on a steep forest slope, which is quite difficult to cover and it needs physical strength.
Khikhani Fortress
Khikhani fortress, Khirkhati fortress (Abuseridzes family fortress) - Medieval fortress in Adjara, in the upper village Tkhilvana of Khulo municipality, on the top of a steep rocky cliff. The fort includes different buildings: the wall, towers, churches and remains of various buildings.
Khikhani fortress is one of the most important fortresses in Adjara. It was built in a strategic location and also one of the shelters of Georgian nobles. When the enemy was attacking the fortifications of Tbilisi and Gori, they were escaping this side. The archduke Tbel built St. George church by the order of his brothers Abuseri and Vardan, in the late 30s of the 13th century. Khikhani fortress and Tamar Queen are connected with many legends. Sometimes Khikhani fortress is also called Tamar Castle. Adjara Cultural Heritage Protection Agency has been implementing rehabilitation of the fortress since 2012.
Architecture
The Khikhani fortress area is almost one hectare. Only a small part of it is planted. The rest is on a steep slope. The castle is strategically located, with the only pedestrian path to the south-east.
There are several layers in the fortress construction: ancient - X-XI centuries, new XVII-XIX centuries (Ottoman ruling period).
The ruins of many buildings in Khikhani fortress are partly preserved and some are completely destroyed.
- Currently, the remains of four towers are preserved in Khikhani fortress.
There are five Kvevri(a large earthenware vessel originally from Georgia, used for the fermentation and storage of wine) in the ground (some whole and some damaged) in front of the tower. This is Khikani Marani( Georgian Wine Cellar) Marani, as it is known, was in a special building in the old wine house. The remains of such a "wine house" must be here. It is a rectangular building with a length of up to 12 meters and a width of 4.5 meters. Its north wall is up to the ground, and the south wall is up to one meter high.
The castle had the wall. It is built with brick. The height of the saved walls reaches 5-6 m. The thickness is 90-95 cm. Nowadays some parts of the wall are damaged and even destroyed. The remains of St. George's Church are located in the southeastern part of the castle. The foundation is kept. The church is small (5.5X3.5 m) and it belongs to a hall-type structure.
The remains of different buildings have been found in the area of the fortress. There is a large pit (well) in the middle of the castle, which resembles a secret warehouse. Currently, it is partially filled. The diameter of the well is 2 m. There are some remains of bakeries and Marani in the area of the fortress.
History
The exact date of building Khikhani fortress is unknown, but most of the scientists think it was built in the X-XIII centuries. This is also confirmed by the fact that in the historical documents, Begula, the wife of Abuseridze Tbel took part in the completion of Khikhani fortress. Also, according to some legends among the people, the King Tamar was the initiator of building the fortress.
In XI-XVI centuries, Khikhani fortress was the main residence of the Abuseridze family. Later, the Ottomans occupied it. Selim Khimshiashvili was fighting against the Ottomans in 1815 and he died here.
Selim-Beg Khimshiashvili the Pasha of Akhaltsikhe, took advantage of the political situation of the Sheriff-Beg of the Akhaltsikhe Pasha, took his post and then didn’t obey the Sultan. The sultan seized Selim and sentenced him to death. He sent Mahmud-Pasha to kill him in 1815. When Selim heard this, he brought 400 people to Khirkhati fortress. Mahmoud-Pasha went to the fortress with his 15,000 people army and camped there. He had been trying to get hold of Salim, but he couldn't get to the castle. Selim sent a man to the Sultan: “I’ll come to you, tell everything, and kill me if I am wrong." But unfortunately the man was given a bribe he preferred the silver and became betrayer.
Selim was taken out of the fortress and they did not let sleep to sleep for three days until he was killed. Then they gave to an Armenian man gold, who beheaded Selim. Before his death, he proudly said: "You are going to kill me, but I am telling you, Gurjistan (Ottomans call it to Georgia) never becomes to Ottomans.”
Later Selim's son killed this Armenian. Less than 2 hours was passed when Sultan ordered: "If you catch Selim, bring him alive to me." Mahmoud-Pasha sent Selim's head to the Sultan to Istanbul as a trophy. The Sultan was very angry about killing Selim and he said to Mahmoud Pasha : You didn't appreciate this great man and I don’t feel pity about you too.” And he ordered to cut his head too. Selim's head is buried in Istanbul and there is an inscription of the tombstone on his grave. His body was buried by Georgians in the village of Nigazeuli.
Legend
According to the legends, the Khikhani fortress had many underground secret roads that were connected with nearby villages during the blockade. There are many legends about Khikhani fortress and King Tamar:
There is a tunnel in the village of Bako near Khikhani fortress. According to legend, the tunnel was connected to the Khikhani fortress, from where King Tamar used to go to the Zarzma Monastery for praying and also, she was taking water from the river secretly.
King Tamar was using the tunnel inside Prasnauli Mountain, across the village of Kveli - in the Potskho Gorge. When the Shah found the tunnel, his army tried to capture her. King Tamar didn’t surrender them and poisoned herself. These legends about King Tamar express people's belief in her power.
How to reach
The road goes from Batumi to Bakibako village, where any type of car can go.
From the village of Bakibako to the fortress, there is a 4 km long steep road and 900 m slope to the fortress that should be covered on foot. This road starts at 1800 meters above sea level and rises to 2220 meters. This is a trail on a steep forest slope, which is quite difficult to cover and it needs physical strength.