It stands in the heart of Batumi: the Neptune Fountain. Shining golden, surrounded by mermaids and dolphins, the Roman sea god poses above Teatralnaya Square as if he had been imported straight from Bologna – which isn't so far-fetched, as the Georgian version is a direct homage to the Italian original.
Only locals know that a monument to the Georgian writer Chavchavadze once stood here – and not everyone is happy with the maritime replacement. But tourists, walkers, and photographers love the setting: by day, in front of the theater facade and prefabricated building, in the evening, in the warm glow of the lanterns, when the square becomes a stage.
Convenient: The fountain is located in the heart of the city, easily accessible on foot, and embedded in a pleasant pedestrian area. Surrounding it are cafés, park benches, plane trees – and with a bit of luck, a street musician providing musical accompaniment to the scenery. Ideal as a stopover on a city stroll. If you like, come back in the evening – that’s when Neptune sparkles particularly beautifully.