Landmarks
Medea Monument (Europe Square)
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Bronze statue of Medea holding the Golden Fleece, unveiled in 2007 on Europe Square.
A bronze statue of Medea, the princess of ancient Colchis from Greek myth, stands on a tall pedestal in Europe Square. Georgian sculptor Davit Khmaladze created it, and it was unveiled on 6 July 2007 as part of a government programme to promote Batumi as a Black Sea destination (Wikipedia).
Medea holds up the Golden Fleece, which she helped Jason and the Argonauts take from her homeland. Visit Ajara notes that the fleece was a symbol of Colchis's wealth. The square around her is lined with 19th-century buildings designed by European architects and hosts concerts, festivals and the city's New Year tree.
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Good to know
- Visit Ajara says the square's façades look their best at night.
- The square's central fountain is popular with children on hot summer days.
Sources
Facts checkedFacts checked by Kartvelio on 20 October 2026.
- Statue of Medea – Wikipedia, consulted on 20 October 2026
- Europe Square – Visit Ajara, consulted on 20 October 2026
- Statue of Medea – GoBatumi, consulted on 20 October 2026
