If you want to see Georgian Shanghai, find your own perfect beach, eat khachapuri and drink from the fountain of vodka, then you should visit Batumi.
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From a distance, it resembles Shanghai or Manhattan. The bay is like a crescent in the sea. However, on closer inspection it turns out to be a very different city. With the unique charm and flair, woven from different cultures, eras and styles.
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Seaside of Batumi or capital of Adjara Autonomous Republic - is considered to be the main tourist center of Georgia. Honorary title it was given a little more than ten years ago, making the city be beyond the recognition.
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The old center will remind you the south of Europe - cafe tables set right on the sidewalks and on the cobbled pavements around casinos near the elegant Lamborghini. In Batumi you can find Venetian Piazza, a piece of France on Memed Abashidze Avenue, and almost the Istanbul port, which is also occupied by local fishermen.
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But the main attraction of Batumi is its famous beaches. The coastal strip is stretching along the waterfront resort for 7 kilometers. Entrance to the water isn't very friendly - families with children prefer to swim in the Botanical Garden, where the sea is not so deep.
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When choosing a place under the sun, look at the statue of Gela Tsuladze on the waterfront, which can be considered as an excellent background for the holiday selfie. A total of 6 different Boulevard works of the sculptor, which are united by one thing - a bright red heart. And it's not just a "trick" of the author, this is the very essence of the resort.
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The resort is a place where it is really difficult to get bored. For some, there is an opportunity to swim with dolphins, for others - the remains of the ancient fortress of Gonio, a waterfall like a seven-story house and stone bridge Tamara, built without a single nail. The main peculiarity is the food of Batumi. Georgian cuisine is not for nothing is one of the most delicious in the world - it has a lot of meat, vegetables and sauces. But the most prominent dish in Batumi is khachapuri.