Historical Georgian value. One of the Kakhetian cities in the east is Sighnaghi. Architecture and museums of Georgia's oldest city.

The location of the city is reflected in its architecture. The fortress of Sighnaghi is a historical monument and is famous throughout Georgia. From its walls you can enjoy a magnificent view not only of the city, but also of its surroundings. From a bird's eye view you can enjoy the endlessly wide fields and the majestic mountains that are towering in the distance. The fortress itself is filled with the atmosphere of the past and preserves its history. There are 28 watchtowers preserved throughout the area. Each of them has its own name after the village that took part in the construction.

The total area of the fortress is 40 hectares.

One of the most beautiful places in Sighnaghi is the wedding palace. Its doors are open for anyone who wants to tie the knot of his love. You don't have to wait months for an appointment. You can apply for marriage, and in a few hours you can walk out as husband and wife with the person you love.

In 2007, people created a museum in honor of the history of their city and people. This area used to be inhabited by the Kakhi, a sub-ethnic group of Georgians from eastern Georgia. They formed their own independent kingdom.

The museum contains ethnographic, archaeological and medieval exhibits of that time. Among them are also preserved household and religious artifacts of the Stone Age. The Sighnaghi Museum keeps the works of the great artist Niko Pirosmani, a collection of paintings. His works reflect a picture of the time in which the artist himself lived.

The paradox is that now, more than a hundred years later, on your way to the museum you can see a similar picture. It's as if time stood still in that place.

Many have heard that Sighnaghi is described as the city of love. Why? As a historical city, Sighnaghi has its own legend. It has to do with the same artist Niko Pirosmani.

Niko, thanks to his talent and success, came out of poverty and was able to build himself a house. On the way he met the beautiful actress Marguerite de Sèvres, with whom he fell deeply in love. He was ready to prove his love to her by any means. He sold his house, paintings, and the proceeds bought her a million scarlet roses and presented under the window of her house. But the actress did not reciprocate, leaving him alone in poverty.

Believe it or not, you decide. A legend, that's what a legend is.

At first glance, Sighnaghi may seem like an ordinary town. But it's worth diving deeper into it, because a little mystery awaits you around every corner.