Landmarks
Old Batumi (Old Town)
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Batumi's historic quarter of narrow paved streets, balconied houses and places of worship of many faiths.
Old Batumi is the city's historic neighbourhood. Its narrow paved streets are lined with balconied houses that mix European and Asian styles. Since 2010, many 19th-century buildings in the Old Town have been restored (Wikipedia).
Several faiths stand side by side within a short walk: a church of the Virgin Mary, a synagogue, a mosque, a small Armenian chapel and a Gothic-style Catholic church. Other sights include the astronomical clock on the Georgia National Bank tower and Piazza Square with its cafés. Visit Ajara says nearly 100 Georgian and foreign films have been shot in these streets.
Good to know
- Walk through the archways off the side streets to find traditional inner courtyards (Visit Ajara).
- The astronomical clock on the National Bank tower shows the sun, moon, zodiac and planets as well as the time.
Sources
Facts checkedFacts checked by Kartvelio on 20 October 2026.
The guide text is written with AI from the sources below; Kartvelio checks the facts.
- Old Batumi – Visit Ajara, consulted on 20 October 2026
- Batumi – Wikipedia, consulted on 20 October 2026
