Place to visit
Batumi Lighthouse, Georgia: what it is and when to go
Batumi Lighthouse is an operational lighthouse established in 1863 and rebuilt in 1882 in Batumi, Georgia (ბათუმის შუქურა). Interests: Architecture. The best time to visit is April to October. In June there are 15 h of daylight, and in December, 9 h. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Georgia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Operational lighthouse established in 1863 and rebuilt in 1882 in Batumi, Georgia · Architecture
- Local name
- ბათუმის შუქურა
- Where
- Georgia
- Best time
- April to October.
- Nearest airport
- BUS Batumi, 6.2 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 41.6559, 41.64107
What it is and where
Batumi Lighthouse is an operational lighthouse established in 1863 and rebuilt in 1882 in Batumi, Georgia (ბათუმის შუქურა). It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Georgia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Batumi, where this site lists 58 more places to see, 6.3 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 41.6559, 41.64107; the nearest main airport is Alexander Kartveli Batumi International Airport (BUS, Batumi), 6.2 km as the crow flies. How to get around Georgia (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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It is one of the Architecture places in Georgia. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Batumi Lighthouse is April to October.
- JanPossible9:18
- FebPossible10:23
- MarPossible11:40
- AprBest time13:08
- MayBest time14:21
- JunBest time15:00
- JulBest time14:44
- AugBest time13:41
- SepBest time12:16
- OctBest time10:51
- NovPossible9:36
- DecPossible9:00
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h of daylight, and in December, 9 h. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Georgia in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Georgia
To enter Georgia there are 8 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid Spanish ID card (DNI) or passport, and up to a year's stay”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Georgia checklist. Currency: Georgian lari (GEL); plugs: Type C and F · 220 V · 50 Hz (the same plug as in Spain); emergencies: 112 for everything.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Alphabetic TowerTower in Batumi, Georgia (2010-)143 m
- Memed Abashidze MuseumMuseum455 m
- Saint Nicholas Church in BatumiGreek Orthodox church in Batumi, Georgia632 m
- Church of the Holy All Savior (Batumi)Armenian Church in Batumi, Georgia715 m
- Batumi BayBay in Georgia824 m
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Georgia guide.
More in Georgia: Architecture
- Bridge of Peace: bridge in Tbilisi, Georgia
- Besleti Bridge: arch bridge
- Dandalo bridge: cultural heritage monument in Georgia
- Mshrali Bridge: cultural heritage monument in Georgia
- Baratashvili Bridge: bridge in Tbilisi, Georgia
- Ananuri Bridge: bridge in Georgia
Every Georgia place under Architecture, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Batumi Lighthouse?
It is an operational lighthouse established in 1863 and rebuilt in 1882 in Batumi, Georgia (ბათუმის შუქურა in the local language). It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Georgia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Batumi Lighthouse?
April to October. In June there are 15 h of daylight, and in December, 9 h.
How do you get to Batumi Lighthouse?
The nearest main airport is Alexander Kartveli Batumi International Airport (BUS), 6.2 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Georgia is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Georgia map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Alphabetic Tower, Memed Abashidze Museum, Saint Nicholas Church in Batumi. The rest is in the Georgia guide.
Keep reading
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