Ali and Nino Statue
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Two 8-meter-tall steel-plate figures slowly approach each other, pass through one another and part again every night, telling a tragic love story that transcends religion.
This kinetic sculpture was created by Georgian artist Tamara Kvesitadze and installed at the north end of the boulevard in 2010. It was inspired by the novel 'Ali and Nino,' a love story between an Azerbaijani Muslim youth and a Georgian Christian princess. The two figures, made of layered steel plates, begin to move slowly each evening. One cycle of meeting, merging and parting takes about 10 minutes, and the changing lights at night make the scene even more moving. Nearby are Miracle Park and the Alphabet Tower. Viewing is free, and it gets busy in the evening.
Opening hours
All day (rotation starts around 19:00)
Nearby sights
- Alphabetic Tower
- Batumi Drama Theatre & Theatre Square
- St. Nicholas Church
- Piazza Batumi
- Orta Jame Mosque
- Europe Square
- Batumi Boulevard
- Cathedral of the Mother of God