Batumi Europe Square

Where is Europe Square Located? 

Europe Square is in the central part of Batumi’s Old Town, on Memed Abashidze Avenue. The surrounding architectural ensemble from the 19th-20th centuries creates a unique atmosphere, with the buildings vividly illustrating the city's multiethnic history. Here, various architectural styles — traditional Georgian, European, and Eastern-influenced — blend harmoniously. The decorative elements, ornaments, and artistic details preserved on the building façades are particularly noteworthy, serving as reminders of Batumi’s prosperous 19th century.

Its most memorable element is the monumental Medea statue, created by sculptor Davit Khmaladze in 2007. The bronze statue, raised on a massive pedestal and holding the Golden Fleece, symbolizes not only the glory and cultural heritage of ancient Colchis but also emphasizes Georgia’s centuries-old ties to European civilization. The Fleece (coated with real gold) is the statue's focal point, representing Georgia’s wealth, cultural heritage, and future prospects.

The square’s significance grew further still in the 2010s when it became common to host important cultural and social events here. To this day, the city’s main festive events are held here, including concerts, festivals, and New Year celebrations. 

Europe Square and its surrounding area underwent significant rehabilitation as part of Adjara’s tourism infrastructure development project. Designated areas for rest were renovated (and new ones were added too), with modern lighting installed, new saplings planted as part of a large-scale greening program, and some infrastructural elements modified to accommodate large-scale events — the space was becoming increasingly insufficient in light of Batumi’s growing population and tourist influx.

How to Get to Europe Square

Europe Square is located in the city center, with several bus routes passing nearby. The most convenient thereof depends on your starting location. 

When traveling by public transportation, keep in mind that Europe Square is largely a pedestrian area, so some walking will be necessary. Any bus that stops between numbers 1 and 20 on Rustaveli Avenue or at the beginning of Gogebashvili Street will leave you with a 5-10 minute walk to Era Square.

If you approach the square from the other side, any bus passing near the start of Gorgiladze Street or Tavdadebuli Street will do. Top tip - Using Batumi Cathedral as a point of orientation may be helpful as this is about a 10-minute walk to/from Europe Square.

According to Batumi Transportation Company, buses 1, 3, 10, 12, and 13 have routes passing closest to Europe Square. But keep in mind that the city’s bus services won’t yet show up on Google Maps, so be sure to check with the driver or a helpful fellow passenger before boarding.

If you are already in the city center, getting to the square by foot is more convenient. It takes about 10 minutes from Batumi Boulevard if you follow any perpendicular street (e.g. Memed Abashidze Avenue) toward the city center. For visitors coming from Batumi Piazza, the walking time is no more than 5 minutes.

Nearby Landmarks

Batumi Boulevard - A monument of Georgia’s artistic landscape since 1987, it’s the city's most famous spot. The so-called "Old Boulevard," stretches for 7 kilometers. A bamboo grove covers over 1,500 square meters along the boulevard. At the entrance stands the well-known Dancing Fountain, with spraying water choreographed and synchronized with music and a three-dimensional laser show, held from 9 pm to 2 am every night. The boulevard is also home to numerous cafes and restaurants, as well as various entertainment facilities.

Ali and Nino - The 8-meters-tall sculpture by Georgian artist Tamar Kvesitadze was inspired by Kurban Said's famous novel Ali and Nino, which tells the love story of Azerbaijani Muslim Ali Khan Shirvanshir and Georgian Christian Nino Kipiani. Symbolically, the massive metal figures move towards each other, merge into one, and then part again. This process is repeated every 10 minutes. In the evening, special lighting illuminates the sculpture.

Batumi Ferris Wheel - The 55-meter-tall panoramic Ferris Wheel is located right on the coast and is one of the most recognizable landmarks in Miracle Park. One complete rotation takes 10 minutes and the wheel can accommodate 240 people at a time. Its cabins are equipped with air conditioning, while the panoramic windows open on the views of the city, mountains, and sea. In the evening, the wheel is lit up with multi-colored LED lights.

Alphabet Tower - A unique 130-meters-tall structure, with architecture resembling the DNA double helix. The 33 letters of the Georgian alphabet are arranged on the massive spiraling metal bands attached to the tower. Inside, there’s a panoramic restaurant, which rotates 360 degrees in one hour, allowing guests to enjoy the best views of the city and its surroundings. The Alphabet Tower also has a conference hall and VIP spaces for various events.

Batumi Piazza - Another famous square, adorned with one of Europe's largest figurative marble mosaics. The mosaic, created in 2010 based on Natalie de Pita-Amirejibi’s drawings, consists of over 88 million marble tiles. Batumi Piazza is surrounded by restaurants, cafes, and hotels.

Batumi Cathedral - A neo-Gothic, three-domed Batumi cathedral built in 1897, famous for its stained-glass windows, black and white mosaic marble floors, and tall spires characteristic of Gothic architecture. Original frescoes and icons are preserved inside, while statues of Saint Andrew the First-Called and Saint Nino, with corresponding inscriptions, adorn the facade.