The Ilia Chavchavadze Batumi Museum was founded in the city of Batumi in 2001, and it underwent rehabilitation in 2021. Ilia Chavchavadze is one of the most significant figures in the cultural, educational, and socio-political history of Georgia. He was a leader of the national liberation movement. The museum’s exhibition reflects the multifaceted work of Ilia Chavchavadze and his significant role in the cultural and public life of Ajara. On display are personal belongings of Ilia Chavchavadze and other prominent public figures, photographs, paintings, and sculptures, as well as ethnographic artifacts that illustrate the lifestyle and cultural environment of the 19th century.
Contact number: +995 577 003 842
Working hours: Every day, 10:00–18:00.
The port city and Black Sea resort of Batumi is the capital of the Georgian Republic of Adjara. The Batumi Boulevard runs along the seafront, a park, and a beach. The 130-meter-high Alphabet Tower, featuring inscriptions in the Georgian script, houses an observation deck with stunning sea views. In the Old Town, you can see many reconstructed 19th-century buildings. In the northern part of Batumi lies the botanical garden, home to plants from around the world.