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The Ali and Nino statue in Batumi: where is it, and when does it move?

A moving sculpture on the boulevard and a love story.

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Short answer

Ali and Nino is a moving metal sculpture about 8 metres tall on Batumi's seafront boulevard, near the Alphabet Tower. Two figures, a man and a woman, slowly approach, pass through each other and part, a cycle of about 10 minutes. Created by Tamara Kvesitadze after the novel 'Ali and Nino' about the love of an Azerbaijani man and a Georgian woman, it's free to see.

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Why

  1. The sculpture was installed in 2010 and has become a symbol of Batumi.
  2. The figures are lit up in the evening, the best time for photos.
  3. Movement hours can vary, and the sculpture is sometimes stopped for maintenance.

Details

The Alphabet Tower, Ferris wheel and port are nearby and easy to see on one walk. It's busy in the evening, so arrive early for a good photo spot.

Tip

Grab a photo spot early, as crowds gather at the sculpture before sunset.

What may differ

The sculpture sometimes stops for maintenance, and movement times can change.

Common misconception

Ali and Nino were real people who lived in Batumi.

What actually happens

They're characters from Kurban Said's novel, set mostly in Baku.

People also ask

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Sources

Information checked on October 3, 2026.

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