Statue of Medea
Monument Monumental Batumi statue depicting Medea holding Golden Fleece
On Batumi’s Black Sea promenade, the Statue of Medea reflects local myth and history; visitors photograph the sculpture, stroll seaside parks and sample Adjara’s coastal food at cafés along the boulevard.
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The Statue of Medea is a modern public monument in Batumi, in Georgia’s Adjara region, depicting the mythological Colchian heroine holding the Golden Fleece. The figure was installed as part of Batumi’s early-21st-century urban redevelopment.
The statue functions as a civic symbol that references the ancient Greek myth of Jason and the Argonauts and the historical region of Colchis on the Black Sea coast. It is a prominent photographic landmark and local meeting point on the city seafront.
The memorial was commissioned by local authorities and placed in the city during Batumi’s recent programme of public works and monuments aimed at strengthening the city’s tourist appeal. It stands as a modern civic sculpture rather than an archaeological or ancient object.
The monument is located in central Batumi on or near the seaside boulevard and Europe Square area, adjacent to the city’s coastal promenade.
- Date and motif: Unveiled by the city in 2007, the figure holds the Golden Fleece and links the modern city to the ancient Colchis myth associated with the region.
How to Get to Statue of Medea #
The statue is located on Batumi’s seafront promenade and is easily reached on foot from the city centre. Local buses and taxis serve the boulevard; it’s a common stop on city walking routes.
Tips for Visiting Statue of Medea #
- View the statue at sunset when Batumi's seaside light highlights Medea's bronze profile.
- Combine with a walk along Batumi Boulevard to see how the statue interacts with modern seaside development.
- Ask local guides about the Soviet-era commissioning of the statue for political context.
Best Time to Visit Statue of Medea #
Summer and late spring are best for seaside promenades and for seeing the statue against daylight or dramatic sunsets.
Weather & Climate near Statue of Medea #
Temperate climate with warm summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 4°C to 26°C. Heavy rainfall (2319 mm/year), wettest in December.
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 10°C and lows of 4°C. Heavy rain (224 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 4°C. Significant rainfall (180 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 5°C. Significant rainfall (145 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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April
April is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 8°C. Significant rainfall (109 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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May
May is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 12°C. Regular rainfall (89 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 17°C. Significant rainfall (144 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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July
July is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 19°C. Significant rainfall (145 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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August
August is the warmest month with highs of 26°C and lows of 20°C. Heavy rain (207 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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September
September is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 16°C. Heavy rain (252 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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October
October is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 12°C. Heavy rain (271 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 9°C. Heavy rain (271 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 6°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (282 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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