The city of love is Sighnaghi. The best trip for lovers in Georgia. How to get there, sights and infrastructure of Sighnaghi.

If you decide to visit Sighnaghi, then every two hours shuttle buses run from Tbilisi to the city of love from the Samgori metro station. You need to cover a little more than 100 km and pay GEL 13. This is the most budget option. Take care of yourself in advance and purchase return tickets. Remember that the last bus from Sighnaghi departs at 18:00.

You can also:

• Buy a guided tour. With a group of tourists, it will be cheaper and also safer.
• To order a transfer from any travel company, it will cost you 130 GEL. The trip time will be about 1.5 hours.
• Rent a taxi or take your own transport. You can do this at a small bus station in Tbilisi.

There are many different cafes and restaurants in Sighnaghi for every taste and budget. Everywhere cafes and restaurants use traditional Georgian cuisine. There is nothing surprising in this, Georgian dishes will not be able to leave even the most avid gourmet indifferent. It should be remembered that all cafes and restaurants are open until 10 pm, so it is important not to be late. Here you can taste traditional Georgian dishes:

• Georgian soups,
• khachapuri,
• khinkali,
• phali.

Be sure that the local cuisine will make an indelible impression on you. Free Wi-Fi is also available. The quality of the Internet, of course, is not good everywhere, but at the sight that opens from the windows of local establishments, you will forget about all the benefits of civilization.

The most respectable cafe with the best view of the Alazani Valley is located near the Church of St. Stephen. In this regard, the price tags are much higher here.

Going to the Bodbe convent, you can have a snack at the nearest cafe "Pilgrim". The prices here are quite reasonable, and the income from the cafe goes to the restoration of the monastery.

Going on a trip to Sighnaghi, study the route map in the city center, near the police building. Plan your visits carefully. Walking around the city of love, you can imagine that you are in Europe, thanks to the narrow streets paved with cobblestones and tiles on the roofs. This conveys the atmosphere of a European town. In addition to all of the above, there is still a lot of interesting things in Sighnaghi.

• The main attraction of the city is the Signakh Fortress. The largest fortress in Georgia, famous for its fascinating views of the Alazani Valley. Its perimeter is 5 km, here you will see 28 watchtowers. You can look at the beauty surrounding the fortress by walking along the path along this wall.
• Here is one of the most beautiful museums in Georgia – the Sighnaghi Museum of Local Lore. In the art gallery you will find paintings by the same artist – Niko Pirosmani. A visit to this museum costs 3 lari. The museum stands on David Square in the city center.

1. In 2 km from the city there is a Bodby monastery – a place where the relics of the enlightener Saint Nino are kept. Once she led Georgia to Christianity. Next to the monastery is the holy spring of Nino, plunging into which you can be cleansed of sins, but before you get to this source, you need to overcome a staircase of 647 steps.
2. The Church of St. George was built in 1973. This temple stands next to the fortress wall. It has been restored. The bell tower, which stands next to the temple, can be seen from almost everywhere. The best panorama of the temple can be seen at the entrance to the city.
3. Sighnaghi is also famous for the temple, which is the highest point of the city. This is the church of St. Stephen, from the bell tower of which you can observe magnificent views. This temple stands on Chavchavadze Street.

1. The April 9 Park is located in the city center. It is named this day because April 9 is the day of restoration of Georgia's independence. There is a memorial with the names of those who died during the Second World War. There is also a statue of Solomon Dodashvili.
2. Going up the mountain, you can see the Ethnographic Park. This is a real park with thickets, cypresses and many other plants. It has a very picturesque nature and its own ethnographic museum.

1. Brand wine store in Sighnaghi – "Tears of the pheasant". It is impossible not to visit the wine shop "Tears of the Pheasant" while in Sighnagha, regarding the wine business – this is the most decent institution in the city. There is an opportunity to taste wines and taste the national Georgian cuisine, which, in fact, attracts customers to this store. The products here are of the highest grade, so the store is the first not only in Sighnaghi, but also in Georgia as a whole. The price of lunch and tasting is $ 20-25.
2. Johnny Okruashvili's Okros Wine winery is located in Sighnaghi. It stands on Chavchavadze Street. Here you can taste wine and have lunch for $17. The price tag here is more loyal than in the Pheasant Tears store.

You should not get carried away with tasting Georgian wines. This is fraught with a headache in the morning. But if you still overestimated your capabilities, then use the Georgian common hangover remedies – mineral water and fatty hash soup.

There are a lot of hotels and guest houses in Sighnaghi where you can stay. Here you can find accommodation for any budget. Below is a list of hotels from the most expensive to the cheapest.

• Kabadoni Boutique Hotel (Kabadoni) is suitable for those who love luxury and do not think about money. Breakfast and bath accessories are included. Room rates: $60 – $345.
• Signagi is a hotel located on the same street as the first one. At prices more loyal. Room rates: $50 – $100.
• Hotel Brigitte is a hotel with its own free museum and restaurant. Room rates: $60.
• Old House in Sighnaghi is a hotel with an unusual design interior. Room rates: $34.
• Panorama is a budget hotel with a swimming pool, breakfast is included in the price. And in the room you will find a private bathroom. Room rates: $30.
• Levan Guest House is suitable for you if you are bringing pets with you. Room rates: $21.

In addition to the listed places, you can choose the guest house or hotel that you like. Sighnaghi, though a small town, is the leader in Kakheti in terms of the number of hotels. If you set out to travel all over Kakheti, then it would be more expedient to settle in Telavi. It is more convenient to get to local attractions from here. If you want to get to Lagodekhi Park – settle in Sighnaghi. It is more convenient for visiting the park.

Sighnaghi does not have a very developed infrastructure, so the city may not meet your expectations. But atmospheric romance and sights, interesting history and imitation of European flavor deserve the attention of tourists. If you are in Tbilisi, then take one day and plunge into this atmosphere. Visiting the local beauties and attractions will not take you much time.