Statue of Medea Monument

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.

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.

• 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.