Landmarks
Ilia Chavchavadze
ილია ჭავჭავაძე
Statue of the writer and public figure Ilia Chavchavadze on Rustaveli Avenue, beside the Batumi State Theater.
Facts checked· 20 Oct 2026
The statue of Ilia Chavchavadze stands at 1 Rustaveli Avenue, next to the Batumi State Theater and close to Miracle Park. It shows the 19th-century Georgian writer, publisher and public figure seated with his arms resting on his knees, inside a circular frame.
Chavchavadze is widely known in Georgia as the Father of the Nation. The monument has no entrance fee, and reviewers describe a quiet spot for photos that fits easily into a walking tour of the city.
Sources
Facts checkedFacts checked by Kartvelio on 20 October 2026.
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- Google Maps listing of the venue, consulted on 20 October 2026.
