What is the dress code for tourists in Batumi (especially for visiting churches and monasteries)?
Based on 1 discussion with 3 participants · Last activity: 21 days ago
TL;DR
Monasteries won't let you in wearing shorts or with a bare stomach, and shorts are discouraged in churches too. There are no restrictions in the city or on the beach, but very revealing outfits sometimes draw comments.
What the community said
A local resident notes Georgian men wear shorts only at the beach, while local women wear shorts around town too. Tourists dress freely, but very revealing outfits sometimes get comments from locals.
22 days ago
In Batumi's churches, avoid wearing shorts or showing a bare stomach — cover your shoulders and knees.
22 days ago church dress code
You definitely won't be let into a monastery wearing shorts — this rule is enforced strictly, unlike in regular churches.
22 days ago monastery rule