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“During the grand opening ceremony of
the Sheraton Batumi in 2010, a street
in Batum was named after Nurettin

ÇARMIKLI by a decision of the local

administration.”

Mstvane Kontskhi (Green Hill), has more than 100 years of last 10 years Batumi changed a lot, but it will always remain
history and hosts more than 5.000 plant species, takes the the place where European and Asian cultures meet. The old
visitors to a fascinating and dreamy atmosphere with a total part of Batumi is especially interesting. European architects
of 1.200 di§erent rose varieties. undertook numerous projects in Batumi at the beginning
of the 20th cent. Today, Batumi is still a place of numerous
Georgia has been an important part of the Great Silk Road architectural innovations attracting various international
since ancient times due to its geographical location. investors. Another important point also is the local cuisine
Throughout history, the influence of di§erent countries and and the wine. Many guests visit Batumi and Georgia to taste
peoples has also manifested itself in cultural and structural some of the greatest wines of the World and feel the local
works, as it is based on the interests of both Europe and Asia. hospitality which is famous. For Georgian the guests are ‘’ gift
Can you briefly talk about them? from god’’.

The Silk Road did not only promote trade exchange, but also Which countries do most tourists comes from? Shows how a
a cultural one. A huge influence was rendered by international change in time?
dialogue carried out along the Silk Road on architecture and
town-planning, religion and traditions. Nowadays Georgia From a statistical viewpoint, the performance of the tourism
with both overland and maritime routes can become an industry in Georgia during the last years can be characterized
important trade and transit hub in South Caucasus and Black as a period of continuous growth, which annually approaches
Sea region. up to 6 million visitors. Revenues from international tourism
receipts constantly display an increasing trend. During the last
What are the most important features of Batumi? Why do
people have to come there?

Batumi - the “Pearl of the Black Sea” as it is often called -
is administrative centre of Adjara. Batumi’s visitors admire
especially the pristine and unaltered nature. Thus, the region
attracts more and more the lovers of Eco tourism.
The world-famous Batumi Dolphinarium (Delphinarium),
Aquarium, Botanical Garden, 14-km long Batumi Boulevard,
Batumi Circus, Virgin Mary’s Church and History, Art and
Ethnography museums are some of the main places to visit.
The magnolia flowers, which turn the streets and parks of
Batumi into a paradise garden, are also one of the symbols of
the city. The 150-year-old historical part of the city is known
as ‘Old Batumi’. There are many small cafes and restaurants
in Old Batum, which heavily consists of 2-3 storied historical
buildings. Here, people eat delicious Georgian food and gather
together to sip the famous aromatic Turkish co§ee prepared
in hot sand.

Summer is the time of festivals and festivities. Batum Port,
which is the touristic center of the city, cheers up all year round
with street musicians, poets and fishermen. The sounds of
accordion, which you will definitely hear at the dock, alleys
or any part of the city, and the images of old carts touring Lütfü BİLGİN
the tourists are interesting to the tourists. The picturesque Nurol Constr. Representation O©ce Manager – Georgia
beaches of Batumi turned the destination into a tourism Owner Rep. For Sheraton Batumi Hotel
paradise with a vibrant life for the best family escapes. For the

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