Sighnaghi in Georgia

Sighnaghi

Region: Kakheti

With its 1,500 inhabitants, the Kakhetian city of Sighnaghi is one of the smallest towns in Georgia. The cozy place is located on a hill 50 km southeast of Telavi, the capital of Kakheti, in the midst of Georgia's most famous wine region. No wonder that in and around Sighnaghi many wineries and restaurants offer wine tastings.

The well-preserved city walls as well as the cobbled streets and lanes from the 18th century give the town its unique charm. During the last few years, Sighnaghi has also undergone an extensive refurbishment. Facades and entire houses have been renovated and a lot of new touristic infrastructure has been established. Nowadays Sighnaghi is an important tourist magnet of Georgia.

A small shop in the streets of Sighnaghi selling some local products.

Sighnaghi is the city of love

Due to the picturesque setting and the romantic atmosphere, Sighnaghi is extremely popular for couples willing to marry. This circumstance has brought the place the name «city of love». In addition, in the city hall, people can get married around the clock for seven days and 24 hours.

View of the Alazani valley and the Greater Caucasus peaks in the background.

Bodbe Monastery near Sighnaghi

From a cultural point of view, Sighnaghi has a lot to offer, too. The Sighnaghi Museum, a part of the Georgian National Museum, displays not only the town's history but also archaeological finds and works by Niko Pirosmani and Lado Gudiaschwili. In addition to the two Georgian Orthodox churches in the town, visitors are particularly fascinated by the nearby Bodbe Monastery, which can be reached by foot in about 25 minutes and where, according to a legend, Saint Nino is said to be buried.

Horse-riding from Sighnaghi to Bodbe Monastery.

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