The first data on Batumi
meet at the
Greek philosopher of the IV century BC Aristotle where it is mentioned
as the Kolkhsky city of Batus. Under the same name the city was known
to the Roman writer Pliny Starshem and the Greek geographer Flavia
Ariana. The word батус in translation from Latin means depth.
Today Batumi is the most important cultural, economic and tourist center of Georgia. The majority of buildings in the city is dated the XIX century. In the city ancient fortress "Tamara" and orthodox church (the former Catholic cathedral) is located
Today Batumi is the most important cultural, economic and tourist center of Georgia. The majority of buildings in the city is dated the XIX century. In the city ancient fortress "Tamara" and orthodox church (the former Catholic cathedral) is located
