Batumi
Sign in to saveBatumi (; ), historically Batum or Batoum, is the second-largest city of Georgia and the capital of the Autonomous Republic of Adjara. Located on the eastern shore of the Black Sea, about north of the Georgia–Turkey border, Batumi lies at the foot of the Caucasus Mountains in a humid subtropical zone. As one of the country’s principal urban centers, it serves as a major seaport, commercial hub, and cultural gateway between Europe and Asia.
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Batumi is Georgia's second-largest city and capital of the Autonomous Republic of Adjara, located on the Black Sea coast near the Turkish border at the base of the Caucasus Mountains. It functions as a major seaport and commercial center that connects Europe and Asia, making it one of Georgia's most important urban hubs.
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Place details
- Locality
- ბათუმი
- Region
- აჭარის ავტონომიური რესპუბლიკა
- Country
- საქართველო
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- History
- Early settlement and antiquity
- Medieval Georgian principalities
- Ottoman rule (15th–19th centuries)
- Russian Imperial era (1878–1918)
- British occupation and the Democratic Republic of Georgia (1918–1921)
- Soviet era (1921–1991)
- Post-independence (1991–present)
- Geography
- Climate
- Subdivisions
- Cityscape
- Contemporary architecture
- Novelty architecture
- Sites of interest
- Main sights
- Tourist attractions
- Demographics
- Religion
- Culture
- Notable people
- Economy and infrastructure
- Transport
- Education
- Twin towns – sister cities
- Gallery
- Cityscapes & Sea
- Modern architecture & landmarks
- Heritage & history
- References
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Batumi (; ), historically Batum or Batoum, is the second-largest city of Georgia and the capital of the Autonomous Republic of Adjara. Located on the eastern shore of the Black Sea, about north of the Georgia–Turkey border, Batumi lies at the foot of the Caucasus Mountains in a humid subtropical zone. As one of the country’s principal urban centers, it serves as a major seaport, commercial hub, and cultural gateway between Europe and Asia.
The city has played a significant role in the history of the south-eastern Black Sea region due to its deep-water harbor and strategic position along regional trade routes. Over the centuries, Batumi has been ruled by the Kingdom of Georgia, the Ottoman Empire, the Russian Empire, and the Soviet Union, each leaving distinct cultural and architectural imprints. Its economy historically relied on maritime trade and oil transit, particularly following the construction of the Baku–Batumi pipeline in the early 20th century. Today, it remains a key transit point for Caspian energy exports and regional commerce.