Batumi, a Black Sea resort and port city, is the capital of the Georgian republic of Adjara. Batumi Boulevard encompasses a waterfront promenade with a park and beach. The 130m-high Alphabetic Tower, adorned with Georgian script, has a seaside observation deck. The old town district is lined with renovated 19th-century buildings. North of the city, Batumi Botanical Garden showcases flora from around the world

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In addition to history and architecture, Batumi also hosts many popular concerts and festivals. For example, more than 30,000 people from around the world attended the Maroon 5 concert held in Miracle Square right on the water. Batumi also hosts the annual Black Sea International Jazz Festival, whose attendees have included Marcus Miller, Tania Maria, Maceo Parker, Roy Hargrove, Macy Gray, Stanley Jordan, Larry Graham, John Scofield, Al Jarreau, Mike Stern, Victor Wooten, Snoop Dogg, Liv Warfield, Lisa Stansfield, Quincy Jones, Jamiroquai, and many other stars.

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Ajara is a subtropical region of fantastic beauty. The four protected areas of the region are similar in their pristine wilderness and different in the variety of animal and plant species. The mountains of Ajara are hiding steep vineyards, babbling waterfalls and lakes, old fortresses and cute wooden houses standing on high “legs”. Visit the mountains of Beshumi, Goderdzi and Gomarduli to find calmness and peace, and have fun at the seaside resorts of Batumi, Kvariati, Gonio, Sarpi and Mtsvane Kontskhi.