Europe Square

Where it is & how to get there

• On foot: In the old town, about 5 minutes from the seafront.
• From the port: About 10 minutes' walk.
• Evenings: Musical fountain shows are held in the warmer months.

The story of Europe Square

Europe Square is the heart of Batumi's restored old town, surrounded by buildings in European styles from the late 19th and early 20th centuries, when Batumi was a busy oil port.

In the centre stands a tall column topped by Medea holding the Golden Fleece, a reference to the Greek myth of Jason and the Argonauts, who sailed to the ancient kingdom of Colchis on this coast.

Best time to visit

Tips before you go

• Nice in the evening.
• Look for the astronomical clock on the façade of the National Bank building.
• Explore the old-town streets of cafés nearby.

What's around Europe Square

• Piazza BatumiItalian-style square with cafés.
• Batumi portMarina and ferries.
• Batumi BoulevardSeafront.
• Batumi Mosque (Orta Jame)19th-century mosque in the old town.

Questions travellers ask