History of the City and general information
Batumi (Georgian-Laz: ბათუმი / Batumi) is a port city on the Black Sea coast of Georgia, the administrative center of the Adjara Autonomous Republic. The population is 121,806 (2002). In the summer months of Batumi, which is a tourism center, this population reaches 400,000.
Batumi is an important port and trade center where the Transcaucasian Railway and the Baku oil pipeline come to an end. It is 20 kilometers from the Turkish border and abundant fruits and tea grow in the region with a subtropical climate. He was also known for his oil refinery and shipbuilding. The Sarp Border Gate, which connects Turkey by road to Georgia, Azerbaijan and the Central Asian republics, opens to Batumi.
It is believed that Batumi was founded as a former Greek colony under the name of Batis. The city remained under the rule of Georgian kingdoms and principalities until the Middle Ages.
The city, which was called “Bathys” within the sovereignty of the Persian Empire in antiquity, first passed into the hands of the Pontic Kingdom and then the Romans. In the Middle Ages it was attached to Georgia. XIII. century came under Mongol rule.
It was conquered by the Ottomans in 1564 during the reign of Suleiman the Magnificent. It became the center of the Sanjak of Lazistan. After 314 years of Ottoman rule, it was invaded by Russia in the Ottoman-Russian War of 1877-1878. With the Treaty of St. Stephen and the Treaty of Berlin, the city was ceded to Russia. With the withdrawal of Russia from the region during the First World War, the city was given back to the Ottoman Empire in accordance with the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk and became an independent sanjak center. In accordance with the Armistice of Mudros, it was left first to the British and then to Georgia.
It remained within the borders of the Democratic Republic of Georgia, established in 1918. Since they were counted within the borders of Misak-ı Milli, Akif Sümer, Ahmet Fevzi Erdem, Ali Rıza Acara, İmamzade Edip Dinç and Hahutzade Ahmet Nuri Efendi participated in the First Term of the Turkish Grand National Assembly as Batumi deputies. Artvin and Ardahan, which remained within the borders of the democratic Republic of Georgia, were recaptured, Batumi was also taken on March 7, 1921, but in accordance with the Treaty of Moscow signed on March 16, 1921, it was left to Georgia, which was captured by the Bolshevik armies. However, since the front was not informed about the treaty, on 20 March, the 11. The cavalry regiment of the Red Army attacked the troops of the Turkish Grand National Assembly and took some of them prisoner.
The city became the administrative center of the Adjara Autonomous Soviet Socialist Republic, founded on July 16, 1921. As a result of the Treaty of Kars, which confirmed the Treaty of Moscow, its cession to Soviet Georgia was approved. According to the treaty, the autonomy of the autonomous republic of Adjaria is under the guarantee of the Turkish state. When Batumi (Adjaria) was given to Russia, it was left with the obligation to comply with certain rules. The most important article of these: The ethnic identity and religious identity of the people within the borders of Batumi (Adjaria) will definitely not be interfered with. If these rules are not followed, the Republic of Turkey has the right to intervene.
After Georgia declared its independence in 1991, Aslan Abashidze became the head of the administration of the Adjara autonomous republic and resided in Batumi, ruling the region as a dictator. In May 2004, the Abashidze government ended with a popular movement supported by the central government.
Climate
In Batumi, the subtropical climate prevails. Subtropical plants grow in the city and its surroundings. Parks, tea plantations and citrus fruits occupy an important place.
The average temperature in Batumi is 14 °C. The coldest month, January, averages 6 °C. The average of July and August, the hottest months, is 22 °C. In Batumi, the lowest temperature was -7 °C and the highest temperature was 40 °C.
Zones
According to the City Council Decision of March 31, 2008, it is divided into 7 sub-districts:
Old Batumi (ძველი ბათუმის უბანი)
Khimshiashvili (ხიმშიაშვილის უბანი,Hamshioglu)
Bagrationi (ბაგრატიონის უბანი)
Aghmashenebeli (აღმაშენებლის უბანი)
Javakhishvili (ჯავახიშვილის უბანი)
Tamar (თამარის უბანი)
Boni-Gorodok (ბონი-გოროდოკის უბანი)[5]
Transportation
The international Batumi Airport, which was rebuilt by TAV, known for its airports in Turkey, was opened in 2007. Batumi is also connected to Tbilisi by railway, which starts from Mahincauri station. The highway opening to Georgia from the Sarp Border Gate passes through the city of Batumi. THY has launched Istanbul-Batumi flights since 2008. Turkish citizens can land at Batumi Airport and come to Hopa district without passport and visa. In addition, there are daily bus services from Trabzon to Batumi by road.
Batumi Orta Camii, one of the symbols of Batumi, the mosque built by Khimshiashvili (Hamşioğlu) Aslan Bey for two Laz masters
The majority of the population of Batumi consists of Georgians (including Acars). There are also populations of other ethnic origins, such as Georgians (and Ajars) (104,313), Armenians (7,517), Russians (6,300), Abkhazians (800), Ukrainians (770), Greeks (587), Azeris (301), Ossetians (142), and Laz.
Sehrin Taste and Culinary Culture
You can find examples of traditional Georgian cuisine in Batumi. Especially in this kitchen, where walnuts and corn are used abundantly; vegetable dishes such as eggplant, cabbage, beets and leeks can be tasted. Dishes made with chicken have a special place. The bread called “Kahuri dedas purebi” is always on the tables of Georgians of Kakheti origin. “Expensive” The general name of appetizers peculiar to Georgians. It is prepared with various vegetables and herbs.
Especially a kind of “haçapuri” cheese fritters that can be eaten at breakfast. Adjar-style haçapuri is made with eggs and sausage. “Chadi” made from corn flour also constitutes other traditional flavors of this table.
There are also rich options as drinks in Batumi. Completely natural fruit juices must be tasted. Georgia is known as the homeland of wine along with Anatolia. Georgians, who also produce special wine for the Russian dynasty, are very much in this regard.
SKYLIFE
Must-see places
Batumi is an important port city. The city, which is also an important holiday destination, is rich in botanical gardens and tropical plants.
Among the sights of the city are the medieval mosque from the Ottoman period, the Adjara State Museum, the Batumi Botanical Garden, the Roman Apsaros castle, which houses the monumental tomb of St. Matthias, one of the 12 apostles of Jesus, in the 20th century. century Old Post Office Building, which reflects the Georgian architectural character, Batumi State Park on the Black Sea coast, Aquarium and circus.
BOULEVARD STREET: The boulevard, which stretches for miles along the coastline, is intersected from time to time by large parks, golden-domed cathedrals, cafes, squares, tennis courts and ornamental pools.
BATOMI STATE PARK: Located on the coastline of Batumi, the park is like a green island on the coast of blue. Batumi University, adjacent to the park, is an elegant example of Tsarist architecture.
FREEDOM SQUARE: Many important events in the history of Batumi took place in this square. The square, which is equipped with unique and aesthetically eye-catching sculptures, is surrounded by historical churches. The Medea Statue, which is considered the symbol of the city, is also rising in the square.
BATUMI ART MUSEUM: Built in 1949. The museum, where only local artifacts were exhibited at the beginning, was enriched with examples from Western European and Russian art after 1998.
HOW TO GET THERE? Turkish Airlines operates reciprocal flights from Istanbul to Batumi five days a week. Departure times are 13:25 from Istanbul and 18:05 from Batumi. www.turkishairlines.com
The Batumi Palace of Justice, which was opened last year, bears the signature of Turkish architects and engineers. It adds value to the whole city with its brightly colored image at night.
BATUMI BOTANICAL PARK Located nine kilometers north of Batumi, the park is the largest botanical garden in the world. Opened in 1912, the park contains more than two thousand plant species compiled from the geography extending from the Caucasus to Mexico and Far Asia. It is especially enjoyable to see the cliffs that merge with the sea and to visit the park with tiny golf carts.
Botanical Park Batumi Georgia
Must-have Tastes
Georgian cuisine is the national cuisine of Georgia. It has influenced the cuisines of Europe and the Middle East and has been influenced by these cuisines. In addition, Georgian cuisine varies according to the regions.
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Khachapuri hotels
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Soko
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Vegetable dishes
Sazapkhulo Tolma
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Soko
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Katami Brinjit
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Katmis Mkhali
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