Chacha Clock Tower is one of the most popular attractions in Batumi. And yes, it is named after a strong alcoholic drink that every tourist in Georgia should try.
When you walk along the Batumi Embankment, you come across a very original building – a 25-meter tower with golden domes and a clock on top. Actually, it's not even a tower, it's a fountain. And they really pour chacha there. The authorities made sure that all tourists in Batumi tried the national drink. Chacha is served at a certain time, which changes all the time... The tasting usually takes place in the evening and lasts only 15 minutes. To drink a glass of chacha, you need to bring the glass to a special tap at the appointed time and enjoy the drink. The main thing is not to drink too much of it. This grape drink is very strong, about 50-70 degrees.
Unfortunately, according to the latest data, the tasting was suspended for an indefinite period of time. Although Chacha Clock Tower has become an example for other cities in Georgia. Now there is a similar tower in Tbilisi. If you don’t get the opportunity to try chacha in Batumi and the fountain remains non-working, you know where to go. But now you can just enjoy the beauty of Chacha Clock Tower and the views from the Batumi Embankment.
While you’re waiting for a free strong drink, you can go up to the tower. It is a relatively new building. It was built on the Batumi Embankment in 2012. Earlier, there was also a very popular local attraction – a hundred-year-old temple, but it could not stand the weight of its years. Instead of the temple, this beautiful constriction appeared. By the way, It is an exact copy of the old building.
Around the main Clock Tower, there are four smaller ones. The entire structure is surrounded by four pools that collect chacha.
Chacha Clock Tower looks most impressive in the evening when the lights are lit. You should definitely wait until it gets dark. In the dark, Chacha Clock Tower looks magical. While you wait, take a walk along the Batumi Embankment and go to Miracle Park.