Sighnaghi
About Sighnaghi
- Sighnaghi, Georgia
Sighnaghi
For a couple in love, Sighnaghi is a wonderful place to visit because of its romantic setting. Cute cobblestone streets, breathtaking views of Alazani valley and the Greater Caucasus Mountains, art, wine, fascinating history, as well as hospitable locals guarantee a lovely getaway.
Distance to the location by road from:
Tbilisi 1:40 hr
Batumi 6:45 hr
Tbilisi 1:40 hr
Batumi 6:45 hr
History of Sighnaghi
While it is today known as a city of love, Sighnaghi itself is a town born from conflict. The name itself is derived from the Turkish word for “shelter”, and it was a place where local population would hide during the invasions. This is evident today from the almost completely intact Sighnaghi Fortress walls that surround the entire town.
The fortress was constructed in 1762 during the reign of King Erekle II to serve as a bastion of hope for both locals and residents of the surrounding villages. When raiders would threaten the area, people from across the region would retreat behind the city walls to wait out the worst their enemies could throw at them.
In total, the length of the wall reaches four kilometers, with six gates and 23 towers, on which are inscribed the names of neighboring villages. In the largest tower, the King’s Bulwark, there is a small Church of Saint Stephen.
The fortress was constructed in 1762 during the reign of King Erekle II to serve as a bastion of hope for both locals and residents of the surrounding villages. When raiders would threaten the area, people from across the region would retreat behind the city walls to wait out the worst their enemies could throw at them.
In total, the length of the wall reaches four kilometers, with six gates and 23 towers, on which are inscribed the names of neighboring villages. In the largest tower, the King’s Bulwark, there is a small Church of Saint Stephen.