A new boulevard with bridges and memory: Heroes Alley in Batumi
What to know before walking along the new boulevard with bridges, memorials and evening lighting.
A walking avenue in New Batumi with bridges, sculptures, memorials and green areas.
Between the Dancing Fountains area, Adjarabet Arena and Bagrationi Street.
Entry is free, and the public walking area is open 24/7.
Evening is best: the lights turn on, the fountains are nearby, and you can continue toward the boulevard.
If you come with a stroller or a guest with limited mobility, check the lifts and bridges on site.
Heroes Alley in Batumi is not the kind of attraction people usually buy a ticket to Georgia for. And still, it is easy to pass it by for nothing. This place shows another Batumi: not the old city with balconies and not the beach boulevard, but a new district with bridges, lighting, a stadium, high-rises and memorial objects.
Come here if you are already walking in New Batumi, heading toward the Dancing Fountains or trying to understand how the city is changing beyond the postcard views. In this guide, we explain where Heroes Alley in Batumi is located, what to see there, when to come and whether it is worth travelling here specially from the old centre.
Heroes Alley Batumi: what kind of place is it?
Heroes Alley is a wide walking zone in New Batumi, named in connection with Zhiuli Shartava. It has pedestrian paths, green planting, art objects, memorials, bridges, lighting and places to rest. Formally, it is an urban park-boulevard; in feeling, it is a transition between the new business district, the stadium and the tourist part of the city.
On Madloba, the place is listed in the category gardens, parks and squares in Batumi. That makes sense: people come here not for a ticketed excursion, but for a walk. You can pass through part of the alley in 15–20 minutes, or stay longer if you look at the sculptures, bridges and memorials.
The main feature of the place is the mix of meanings. On one side, it is a modern urban zone with lamps, ramps, decorative planting and bridges. On the other, its name and memorials remind you that this is not just a “pretty place for photos”. That contrast catches more strongly than it seems on the map.
Where is Heroes Alley and how to get there?
Heroes Alley is located in New Batumi, near the Dancing Fountains, Adjarabet Arena and Bagrationi Street. This is the part of the city that no longer looks like the old centre: wide roads, modern residential towers, shopping centres and new public spaces.
If you are walking by Ardagani Lake or watching the Dancing Fountains in Batumi, it is easy to reach Heroes Alley on foot. You can combine everything in one evening: first the fountains, then the alley, then a walk toward the sea or dinner in New Batumi.
From the old centre, walking takes a long time, especially in summer. If you are staying near Europe Square, the old boulevard or the seaport, it is easier to take a taxi and say “Heroes Alley” or give a nearby landmark: the stadium, the Dancing Fountains, or Zhiuli Shartava Street. You can also use a bus, but for a tourist unfamiliar with Batumi routes, a taxi saves nerves.
Convenient from the Dancing Fountains, Ardagani Lake, the stadium and new Batumi districts.
Say “Heroes Alley”, Zhiuli Shartava Street or Adjarabet Arena.
Take a taxi or connect the route with a long walk along the boulevard.
What to see on Heroes Alley
Heroes Alley is interesting not because of one “main spot”, but because of a chain of objects. It is better not to rush: there are many details here that are easy to miss if you see the alley only as a passage between districts.
Among the noticeable points are the Black Sea Arch, pedestrian bridges, the “Rotation” sculpture, the “Frozen Fountain” stele, the “Crumpled Bottle” art object, the Zhiuli Shartava monument and the April 9 Memorial. Some objects work as urban sculpture, while others are reminders of tragic events and people important to Georgia.
If you come in the evening, pay attention to the lighting of the bridges and paths. During the day, the alley looks calmer and a little official; after sunset, it becomes more like a new urban promenade. Not perfect, not sterile, but alive.
Why is it called Heroes Alley?
The name Heroes Alley is connected with the memory of people considered heroes in Georgia’s recent history. The central figure here is Zhiuli Shartava, a Georgian political figure who died in 1993 during the events in Abkhazia. He was posthumously awarded the title of National Hero of Georgia.
That is why a walk along the alley requires a slightly different mood. Yes, you can take photos here, walk toward the fountains, come with children and look at the bridges and new architecture. But nearby there are monuments that are not decoration for locals. They are memory of traumatic events, and they deserve calm and respect.
In this place, Batumi feels more honest. It is not only about the sea, casinos, coffee and seaside apartments. The city has its own pain, its own politics of memory and its own disputed new spaces. Heroes Alley belongs to that kind of place: it seems like an ordinary walking zone, and then you stop at a monument and understand that it is not so simple.
2024 reconstruction: what changed
After reconstruction, Heroes Alley became more visible in the urban environment. According to official information, the works were completed in June 2024. The renewed section covers about one kilometre near Batumi’s new central stadium.
The project included pedestrian paths, rest areas, fountains, bicycle parking, commercial spaces, an irrigation system and lighting. Three metal pedestrian bridges with ramps and lifts were also built. One number shows the scale well: about 12,000 plants were planted.
It sounds impressive. But after projects like this, the question is not only “how it opened”, but “how it works a year later”. So if you come with a child, a stroller or a guest with limited mobility, do not rely only on descriptions. Check on site whether the lifts are available, whether the bridges are convenient and whether any areas are closed.
Best time to visit
The best time for a walk is evening, close to sunset and after it. During the day, the alley is convenient for calmly viewing the memorials and sculptures, but in the hot season the sun can quickly tire you out. In the evening, the lights appear, the fountain area comes alive and the walk becomes more pleasant.
In summer, come in the morning or after 18:00. In the middle of the day, New Batumi can feel stuffy: lots of open space, asphalt, glass and traffic nearby. If you are with children, water and hats are not optional. It sounds obvious, but Batumi’s summer sun quickly explains who was too confident.
In autumn and spring, the alley works for a slow walk almost any time. After rain, be careful on bridges, steps and smooth surfaces. With lighting on, the place looks more photogenic, but not all memorial details are easy to see in the dark.
What to see nearby
Heroes Alley works better as part of a route, not as a place torn out of context. By itself, it may seem short, especially if you expect a “main attraction”. But combined with nearby places, it makes a good evening route through New Batumi.
Nearby are the Dancing Fountains in Batumi, Ardagani Lake, Adjarabet Arena, the House of Justice, Black Sea Mall and modern residential quarters. If you still have energy, you can continue toward the sea and reach Batumi Boulevard.
A good evening plan: arrive at the fountains before the show starts, walk along Heroes Alley, see the bridges and memorials, then return to the lake or head toward the sea. If you are building a full-day route, this walk can be combined with the guide what to see in Batumi in one day.
An evening spot by Ardagani Lake, easy to combine with a walk along the alley.
A modern stadium next to the alley and a useful taxi landmark.
A place for a short walk, photos and an evening route through New Batumi.
You can head toward the sea and continue walking along the coast.
Is it worth visiting as a tourist?
Yes, if you want to see more than old Batumi and the beach. Heroes Alley shows the city’s newer district well: a little disputed, sometimes too wide and official, but definitely alive. It is interesting for those who like urban walks, modern architecture, evening lighting and places where tourist Batumi meets local memory.
No, if you have only two hours in the city and this is your first time in Batumi. In that case, start with the old centre, the sea, the boulevard and the most recognizable points. Heroes Alley does not replace the main routes, but it adds well to a second day or evening.
I would not sell this place as a must-see. It is not that kind of place. It is more of an honest urban walk: somewhere beautiful, somewhere strange, somewhere unfinished, somewhere unexpectedly moving. And that is exactly why it can stay in memory better than many “mandatory” stops.
Batumi feels different here
Heroes Alley is not a postcard and not a classic park. It is a piece of New Batumi where the city is trying to be modern, green, memorial and convenient at the same time. It does not work perfectly everywhere, but it is interesting to look at.
Come here in the evening, without rushing and without expecting a “wow” at every step. Look at the bridges, stop by the memorials, walk to the fountains, turn toward the sea. That is how the alley works best: not as a separate attraction, but as part of a walk through a city that is still building itself in front of us.
Now it is your turn
Have you visited Heroes Alley after the reconstruction? Share what it looks like now: whether the bridge lifts work, whether the lighting is switched on, whether it is convenient with children, whether the paths are clean and whether it is worth coming in the evening.
Fresh impressions matter here especially. New urban spaces change faster than old monuments: today a bridge is open, tomorrow a lift does not work, a week later everything is repaired again. Your comment will help others plan the route without guessing.
❓ Frequently asked questions
Heroes Alley is located in New Batumi, near the Dancing Fountains, Adjarabet Arena and Bagrationi Street. It is not the old centre, but a modern part of the city closer to Ardagani Lake.
Yes, it is an open public walking area with free access. Some infrastructure elements, such as lifts or toilets, may not always be operating, so check them on site.
Entry is free. You only pay for transport, cafés, shops or other personal expenses nearby.
See the Black Sea Arch, pedestrian bridges, the “Rotation” sculpture, the “Frozen Fountain”, the Zhiuli Shartava monument and the April 9 Memorial. In the evening, lighting adds atmosphere to the route.
The name is connected with the memory of heroes of Georgia’s recent history. One of the main memorial objects here is the monument to Zhiuli Shartava, a National Hero of Georgia.
Zhiuli Shartava was a Georgian political figure who died in 1993 during the events in Abkhazia. In Georgia, he is considered a National Hero, which makes his name important to the memorial meaning of the alley.
During the day, it is easier to view memorials and details. In the evening, the lighting is prettier and the walk is more pleasant in hot weather. The best option is to arrive closer to sunset and stay until the lights turn on.
Yes, but daytime or early evening is better. Be attentive on bridges and near roads, and check the condition of lifts and ramps on site.
Nearby are the Dancing Fountains, Ardagani Lake, Adjarabet Arena, the House of Justice, Black Sea Mall and access toward Batumi Boulevard. That makes the alley easy to include in an evening route through New Batumi.
If this is your first time in Batumi and you have little time, start with the old centre and the boulevard. If you have already seen the main places or are staying in New Batumi, Heroes Alley is worth a walk, especially in the evening.
Information about the accessibility of bridges, lifts, lighting and individual areas is current at the time of checking. Before walking with children, a stroller or guests with limited mobility, check recent reviews and the condition of the site on location.
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