Statue of Medea

Sculpture of Medea - The monument to the hero of Greek mythology, the Colchis princess Medea is located next to the astronomical clock and the sculpture of Neptune.

The statue was unveiled on July 6, 2007 by Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili.

It is believed that the Colchis civilization once existed on the territory of Adjara. Medea, the king's daughter, enchanted by his love for the Argonaut Jason, helped her steal a golden ram talisman for the welfare of her people. The couple escaped from the ship Argo, which is depicted in the statue. It is also well known that Medea was a doctor and pharmacist of her time, which is why science was called medicine in her honor. Today, the statue of Medea with its gilded golden talisman is a symbol of Georgia's wealth, prosperity and connection with the European world.