
Batumi, Georgia, 2 August 2017. The Black Sea resort combines the splendor of artificial neo-classical facades built for Russia's nuveaux-rich tourists with the ruggedness of Soviet-Era apartment blocks.



Batumi, Georgia, 2 August 2017. Central square in downtown Batumi.


Batumi, Georgia, 2 August 2017. Residential area in the neo-classical old town.



Batumi, Georgia, 2 August 2017. Entertainment at the waterfront park by the Black Sea.

Batumi, Georgia, 2 August 2017. Rail tracks in front of an apartment block on the outskirts.



Batumi, Georgia, 2 August 2017. Market area on the outskirts of Batumi.


Batumi, Georgia, 2 August 2017. Beach with a view of the city's skyline.