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.
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.
The guide text is written with AI from the sources below; Kartvelio checks the facts.
- 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
