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.