아자라 자치 공화국 주변 최고의 도시 하이킹 & 워킹 코스

바투미는 123,000명의 주민과 함께 트빌리시와 쿠타이시 다음으로 조지아에서 세 번째로 큰 도시입니다. 또한 아자라 자치 공화국의 수도이기도 합니다. 이곳 주민인 아자라인은 민족적으로나 언어적으로 조지아인과 같지만, 대부분 이슬람교를 믿습니다. 바투미는 흑해 연안에 위치하며 따뜻한 아열대 기후를 가지고 있으며, 주변 지역에서는 감귤류나 차 등이 재배됩니다. 무엇보다도 이곳은 여름 휴가의 중심지입니다.

바투미(조지아어: ბათუმი, 러시아어: Батуми)는 조지아 자치 공화국인 아자라의 항구 도시이자 수도입니다. 터키 국경에서 20km 떨어져 있으며 약 169,000명의 주민이 거주하고 있습니다. 흑해 연안에 위치한 이곳은 현대 조지아의 중요한 관광 중심지이며 역사적인 중심지와 현대적인 마천루로 유명합니다.

Beautiful figures on the promenade

Very nice promenade

Anyone strolling along the waterfront in Batumi will at some point encounter two steel figures moving slowly – toward each other, through each other, and away from each other. Their names are Ali and Nino. And although they consist of nothing but horizontally layered steel ribs, they tell one of the most touching stories this city has to offer. The sculpture was created in 2010 by the Georgian artists Tamar Kvesitadze and Paata Sanaia and is based on the novel of the same name by Kurban Said. It is about an impossible love: He, a Muslim Azeri from Baku. She, a Georgian Christian from Tbilisi. Between them: history, religion, war. And yet also closeness, tenderness – and the attempt to build bridges. That is precisely what this sculpture does: It brings the two together – and then separates them again, in an endless mechanical cycle. The spectacle lasts around ten minutes, but in motion, it feels like an entire film. A visit at dusk is particularly impressive: the sculpture then glows in changing colors, while behind it the Black Sea slowly disappears into the darkness.

In the middle of Batumi's waterfront promenade, a structure stretches into the sky, oscillating somewhere between a space radar, a DNA double helix, and an LED art object: the Alphabet Tower. Anyone approaching the 130-meter-high steel giant must first orient themselves – and perhaps ask themselves: Is this art, science, or an oversized jumble of letters? The tower is indeed a homage to the Georgian alphabet – one of the oldest and most independent writing systems in the world. The 33 illuminated letters spiral around the tower's skeleton, reminiscent of a DNA helix. A clear message: language and identity are inextricably linked. The fact that this message is presented here in neon and glass is typical of Batumi – a place that likes to make everything a bit more colorful, garish, and spectacular. At the top of the tower is a glass sphere with an observation deck and – at least temporarily – a café. The elevator takes visitors comfortably to the top, but service is not guaranteed. Those who dare to climb (and are lucky with the opening times) will be rewarded with a magnificent panoramic view of the Black Sea coast, the promenade and the playful urban chaos of the city.

It stands in the heart of Batumi: the Neptune Fountain. Shining golden, surrounded by mermaids and dolphins, the Roman sea god poses above Teatralnaya Square as if he had been imported straight from Bologna – which isn't so far-fetched, as the Georgian version is a direct homage to the Italian original. Only locals know that a monument to the Georgian writer Chavchavadze once stood here – and not everyone is happy with the maritime replacement. But tourists, walkers, and photographers love the setting: by day, in front of the theater facade and prefabricated building, in the evening, in the warm glow of the lanterns, when the square becomes a stage. Convenient: The fountain is located in the heart of the city, easily accessible on foot, and embedded in a pleasant pedestrian area. Surrounding it are cafés, park benches, plane trees – and with a bit of luck, a street musician providing musical accompaniment to the scenery. Ideal as a stopover on a city stroll. If you like, come back in the evening – that’s when Neptune sparkles particularly beautifully.

Anyone entering Europe Square finds themselves in the middle of a postcard scene. Playful facades, a striking clock tower, water features, and, in the center, a stone column with a golden Medea high above – this is Batumi in miniature: dramatic, meticulously detailed, and somehow proud. This is the city's tourist heart. The square is surrounded by cafés, hotels, and historic buildings, including the fairytale Astronomical Tower with its green brick spires. During the day, it's bustling with people, children play in the fountain, tour groups gather beneath the statue, and in the evening, everything lights up in bright colors – a bit of Las Vegas, a bit of Belle Époque. Those seeking peace and quiet should come in the early morning. Those wanting to people-watch should stay until the evening. If you're hungry, take a walk around the square – everything from fast food to delicatessen is available.