Ali & Nino statue

Where it is & how to get there

• On foot: At the end of Batumi Boulevard near the Alphabet Tower.
• Timing: The figures move continuously in the evening; one cycle takes about 10 minutes.
• From the old town: About 10–15 minutes' walk.

The story of the Ali and Nino statue

The moving sculpture by Georgian artist Tamara Kvesitadze was installed in 2010. It is inspired by the 1937 novel "Ali and Nino", a love story between an Azerbaijani Muslim boy and a Georgian Christian girl.

The two 8-metre figures of steel rings glide towards each other, merge for a moment and then separate, a symbol of love and of the meeting of cultures.

Best time to visit

Tips before you go

• Watch at night when lit.
• Watch a full cycle from start to finish.
• Combine with the Alphabet Tower and the Batumi Wheel next to it.

What's around the Ali and Nino statue

• Alphabet TowerNext to the statue.
• Batumi WheelFerris wheel on the seafront.
• Batumi BoulevardSeafront promenade.
• Miracle ParkSeaside park and lighthouse.

Questions travellers ask