Batumi, Iakob Gogebashvili Street N22 / Kutaisi Street N27 / Khulo Street N2
Brief Description of the Monument:
This building was likely constructed in the 1880s. It once housed the Hotel (Neapoli ) (later renamed Central), which was owned by Memli Zade Sanda. Built primarily of brick (with block and stone also used as materials), it is a two-story residential-type building. Three of its façades face Gogebashvili, Kutaisi, and Khulo streets, while a rectangular inner courtyard is enclosed on all four sides.
The street-facing façade is symmetrical, articulated with pilasters and framed arched windows. One of the most prominent features of the façade s decoration is the use of dentil motifs, which are especially prevalent on the pilasters. A dentil frieze is also used above the central entrance on the second floor.
The building holds high artistic and architectural value. Its significance is further enhanced by the fact that it represents one of the earliest developments along Batumi’s coastal zone. Importantly, since the building originally functioned as a hotel, it stands as one of the earliest examples of hotel-type architecture in Batumi.
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