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The World’s 100 Best Botanical Gardens

Batumi Botanical Garden

Batumi, Georgia

  1. WORLD’S BEST BOTANICAL GARDENS WORTH A JOURNEY · 2026 ✦ ✦ N° 56 2026
Batumi Botanical Garden

Hillside botanical garden outside Batumi with labelled trees and plants arranged in zones by world region, including East Asia, the Mediterranean and North America. Paths climb to viewpoints over the Black Sea, and a zipline runs across part of the grounds.

Highlights

  • Black Sea viewpoints
  • Bamboo grove
  • Magnolia collection

Good to know

  • Entry fee 20–25 GEL per person
  • Steep uphill paths; paid golf carts available
  • Allow two to three hours

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