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Great national park for hiking with an interesting subtropical forest. The round track passes at least three climate zones, subtropical, temperate and alpine. There are some guesthouses just before the sealed road ends from Chakvi. Hiking is possible already at the beginning of April, but expect some snow at the turn at the top. There are several places along the track to get water (springs or taps) and some places to put up a tent or lie down a mattress, in case you arrive or started late. Some campsites even have toilets. Also, there is an abandoned mountain hut, where you can put up a tent and have water.
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Dancing Fountains
A nice spectacle at night where fountains are operated to the sound of and music.
Georgia has a remarkable tradition of (royal) botanical gardens. It is a quiet spot, next to the Black Sea on a high cliff and it both green and cool. Plan on a visit here to take a half day to nearly a full day as it is very large. Expensive by Georgian standards but definitely worth seeing.
Statue of Medea and the Golden Fleece, near the Iranian/Azerbaijani joint consulate.
Kristos Amenaprkich
Built in 1885-87, this imposing church is fronted by a bell tower and was built diagonally to the street grid in the heart of old town Batumi.
Surprisingly good little museum with helpful and friendly staff. Georgian, Russian and English info and guides. Thorough background info, foreign coins, bronze vessels, glassware, ceramic, etc. Good collection of classical vases. Somewhat unpredictable opening hours.