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Piazza Square, Batumi

Piazza Square in Batumi: marble paving and café tables among arcaded Italian-style buildings
Photo: Kober, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons

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Entry
Free, 24/7
Hours
Open 24/7, every day; cafés and restaurants keep their own hours
Time on site
A typical visit without queueing. In high season add 15–30 minutes.
30 min
With kids
Fine with kids
Time needed
20–40 min, longer with a meal
Address
Parnavaz Mepe (King Parnavaz) Street, Old Batumi, next to City Hall
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Coordinates
41.64961, 41.64114YesGo MapGoogleApple
Clock figures
Music and figures roughly every three hours by day; unofficially at 12:00, 15:00 and 18:00
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Live music
Summer evenings, unofficially from 21:00
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Getting there
≈ 5 min walk from Europe Square, 10–15 min from the boulevard
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Paying
Visa and Mastercard widely accepted; keep some lari cash
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Key facts

2010the square opened; most of the buildings around it went up in 2009
3 sourcesGeorgian National Tourism AdministrationAdvantourMadloba.info
Vazha Orbeladzethe Georgian architect who designed it, inspired by Venice
3 sourcesGeorgian National Tourism AdministrationAdvantourMadloba.info
106 m²marble mosaic in the centre, billed as Europe's largest figurative marble mosaic
2 sourcesEnglish Wikipedia, Batumi PiazzaGeorgian National Tourism Administration
≈ 5,700 m²the whole complex, closed in by buildings on four sides
3 sourcesGeorgian National Tourism AdministrationVisit BatumiMadloba.info (Sputnik8 and Eurasia.travel give about 6,000 m²)
Natalia de Pita-Amirejibithe Georgian-Swiss designer of the mosaic
2 sourcesEnglish and Russian WikipediaGeorgian National Tourism Administration
Abu Dhabiwhere Fantini Mosaici made the mosaic; it was laid on site in ten days in August 2010
2 sourcesEnglish and Russian WikipediaGeorgian National Tourism Administration
15 countriessupplied the marble for the mosaic
2 sourcesEnglish and Russian WikipediaVisit Batumi
8 circlesmake up the mosaic, with five sea goddesses at the centre
3 sourcesRussian WikipediaGeorgian National Tourism AdministrationAdvantour
Dolores Hoffmannthe Estonian artist behind the stained glass
3 sourcesAdvantourSputnik8Madloba.info
Domingo and Stingplus Michel Legrand and Macy Gray have performed here
3 sourcesAdvantourSputnik8Madloba.info
Over $9 millionwas invested in building the square
3 sourcesSputnik8Eurasia.travelMadloba.info
Hotel in the towerthe clock tower houses hotel rooms
3 sourcesGeorgian National Tourism AdministrationSputnik8Madloba.info

Is Batumi Piazza worth visiting?

Yes, as a stop on an evening walk — not as a sight to cross town for. The Piazza is a small courtyard square closed in by buildings on all four sides, reached through archways and narrow lanes. There are no tickets and no gates, and it fits easily between Europe Square and the seafront.

Be clear about what it is: a new build. Architect Vazha Orbeladze designed it in 2009–2010 as a slice of Venice, with arcaded loggias, painted vaults, balustraded balconies and a tall clock tower. Our take at YesGo: nothing here is old, but the set is well made and the atmosphere is real. Ground floors are cafés, restaurants and bars; upper floors are hotels.

Twenty to forty minutes covers the mosaic, the tower and the stained glass. Stay longer if you want dinner on the square or want to catch the clock figures.

The clock tower and its figures

The square's showpiece is the clock tower, modelled on the campanile of St Mark's in Venice. As the clock strikes, doors in the façade niches open and two large figures in traditional Georgian costume — a man and a woman — come out while the chimes play. The whole show lasts under a minute.

We found no official timetable. Guides agree the figures appear roughly every three hours during the day; Madloba.info gives 12:00, 15:00 and 18:00 and says the chimes play part of the Georgian national anthem. Treat those times as unconfirmed: be there five minutes before the hour and watch the niches below the dial.

The tower itself is a hotel, so you can't go up — it's one to admire from below. Stand by the mosaic in the middle of the square to fit both the dial and the niches in one frame.

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More tips

  1. From Europe Square: about 5 minutes on foot through the Old Town; search for “Piazza” or Parnavaz Mepe Street, next to City Hall.
  2. From Batumi Boulevard and the beach: 10–15 minutes' walk inland.
  3. By city bus: get off on Gogebashvili Street near the Parnavaz Mepe junction, then walk under 5 minutes. Guides list different route numbers, so check with the driver.
  4. From Batumi Airport (BUS): a Bolt or Yandex Go ride takes 15–20 minutes, or take city bus 10 into the centre and walk.
  5. From Batumi Central railway station: about 5 km — take a taxi or a marshrutka (minibus) to the Old Town.
  6. On city buses, tap a contactless bank card or a Batumi Card — drivers don't take cash; marshrutkas do.
  7. There are no cars inside the square: the last stretch is on foot through one of the arches.

What to see at Piazza Square

  • The marble mosaic — eight concentric circles like ripples on water, with five sea goddesses in red, blue, violet, pink and green at the centre.
  • The clock tower with its costumed figures — the square's signature detail.
  • Stained glass by Estonian artist Dolores Hoffmann in the windows and arches — best seen by day, with light behind it.
  • Painted vaults, stucco and carved capitals — every archway has its own pattern.
  • Cafés, restaurants and bars all round; in summer the tables spill onto the marble.
  • Hotels on the upper floors and in the tower.
  • In season, craft stalls, and a Sunday market for local artists and makers.

The mosaic: Europe's largest figurative marble mosaic

The 106 m² mosaic is the work of Georgian-Swiss designer Natalia de Pita-Amirejibi. It was made at the Fantini Mosaici workshop in Abu Dhabi, shipped to Batumi in sections and laid on site in ten days in August 2010. The marble came from 15 countries; one goddess's violet dress and part of another's red one are smalti and ceramic rather than stone.

The theme is the endless movement of the sea: eight circles spread like a whirlpool around five sea goddesses. The small mermaid at the centre was modelled on the designer's five-year-old daughter, Romina, according to the Georgian National Tourism Administration and Russian Wikipedia.

Guides quote around 88 million pieces; Russian Wikipedia calls that figure doubtful, so we don't state it as fact. For the best view, stand on a café step at the edge — from a little higher up, the circles read as one design.

Batumi Piazza at night

Evening is when the Piazza earns its place. Coloured lights wash the façades, the tower glows above the tables, and in summer there's live music most nights. For photos, try the blue hour just after sunset: the lights are on but the sky still has colour.

The catch: on summer evenings, café tables cover most of the mosaic. If the floor is what you came for, come in the morning, when the square is empty. A wide-angle lens or the phone's ultra-wide mode helps — the space is tight, and the tower is hard to fit from a corner.

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Piazza vs Europe Square vs the boulevard

Piazzayou are hereItalian-style courtyard squareFreeMosaic, clock figures, cafés20–40 minNone — enclosedEvening
Europe SquareOld Batumi's main squareFreeMedea and the astronomical clock20–30 minAvenue alongsideEvening
BoulevardSeafront promenadeFreeThe sea, sculptures, fountains1–2 hPedestrians onlySunset

You don't have to choose: all three are next to each other and fit into one evening. Start at the Piazza, walk to Europe Square and finish by the sea at sunset.

Batumi after dark compared

Batumi places worth an evening, rated by YesGo. Tap a column heading to sort.

Ali and Nino statue4930 minFree12 min walk
Europe Square4530 minFree8 min walk
Piazza Squareyou are here4430 minFree—
Batumi Dancing Fountains4245 minFree43 min walk
Batumi Boulevard421 h 30 minFree12 min walk
Argo Cable Car381 h39 GEL return7 min walk

An Old Batumi evening on foot

The Italian square, Medea, the seafront, Ali and Nino and the fountain show — no transport needed. Add them to your route in one tap — YesGo fits in the timing and transfers.

  1. Piazza Squareyou are here30 min · Free, open 24/7
  2. 8 min walk from the previous stopEurope Square30 min · Free
  3. 6 min walk from the previous stopBatumi Boulevard1 h 30 min · Free
  4. 13 min walk from the previous stopAli and Nino statue30 min · Free
  5. 51 min walk from the previous stopBatumi Dancing Fountains45 min · Free

5 places · about 5 h 3 min with walks · 78 min on foot in total

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Nearby — add to your day

Argo Cable Car

Batumi, Georgia

1 h · 39 GEL return · 7 min walk

Europe Square

Batumi, Georgia

30 min · Free · 8 min walk

Ali and Nino statue

Batumi, Georgia

30 min · Free · 12 min walk

Batumi Boulevard

Batumi, Georgia

1 h 30 min · Free · 12 min walk

How to do it right

  • Pair the Piazza with Europe Square — five minutes apart, one walk.
  • To see the clock figures, be under the tower just before the hour; the show is over in under a minute.
  • The mosaic is only fully visible in the morning — at night café tables cover it.
  • You don't have to eat on the square itself; a street or two away is cheaper.
  • City Hall, the Cathedral of the Nativity of the Virgin and the Orta Jame mosque are all 2–10 minutes' walk away.
  • Finish at the sea: along the boulevard to Ali and Nino and the Dancing Fountains.

Questions

Is Batumi Piazza worth visiting?

Yes, as part of an Old Batumi walk. Give it 20–40 minutes, ideally in the evening when it's lit and there's live music in summer.

Is Piazza Square free?

Yes. It's a public square — free, open 24/7, every day. You only pay if you sit down at a café.

What time does the Piazza clock show start?

There's no official timetable. Unofficially the figures appear about every three hours by day — at 12:00, 15:00 and 18:00 — and the show lasts under a minute.

Where is Batumi Piazza?

In the Old Town on Parnavaz Mepe (King Parnavaz) Street, next to City Hall — about 5 minutes' walk from Europe Square and 10–15 minutes from the sea.

How do I get to Batumi Piazza from the airport?

A Bolt or Yandex Go taxi takes 15–20 minutes. City bus 10 also runs into the centre; pay with a contactless card, then walk.

Who made the Piazza mosaic?

Georgian-Swiss designer Natalia de Pita-Amirejibi. It was made in Abu Dhabi and laid on site in August 2010; it covers 106 m².

Who designed Batumi Piazza?

Georgian architect Vazha Orbeladze, inspired by Venice. The square opened in 2010.

Are restaurants on Batumi Piazza expensive?

They're pricier than the Batumi average — you pay for the setting. A street or two away you'll eat for less.

What is near Batumi Piazza?

Europe Square, City Hall, the Cathedral of the Nativity, the Orta Jame mosque, Batumi Boulevard, Ali and Nino and the Dancing Fountains.

Is Batumi Piazza good for kids?

Yes — it's car-free, and children usually love the costumed figures on the clock tower. Time your visit for the start of the hour.

Have you been? Was it worth your time?

1 — no, 5 — absolutely

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Sources and fact-check

  • English and Russian Wikipedia: Batumi Piazza; Wikidata Q65090860
  • Georgian National Tourism Administration (georgia.travel): Batumi Piazza
  • Visit Batumi, the Batumi tourism portal: Batumi Piazza
  • Madloba.info: Piazza Square, Batumi
  • Advantour: Batumi Piazza
  • Sputnik8 (Russian travel guide): Piazza Square
  • Eurasia.travel: Piazza Square, Batumi
  • Tripster: Piazza Square sight page
YesGo editorial team · facts checked 30.10.2026 ·
How we checkedThe architect, opening year, mosaic and stained glass are each checked against at least two sources. Sources disagree on the size of the complex — 5,700 m² from the Georgian National Tourism Administration and Visit Batumi, about 6,000 m² from Sputnik8 and Eurasia.travel — we show the first and mention the second. Russian Wikipedia questions the often-quoted 88 million mosaic pieces, so we don't state it as fact. House numbers (25 and 12) and bus route numbers differ between sources, so we leave them out, except city bus 10 from the airport. The clock show times (12:00, 15:00, 18:00) come from one source, others say “every three hours”; live-music time and payment are marked “checking”.

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