The most picturesque places in Georgia. Visit Sighnaghi.
Sighnaghi is considered the most beautiful corner of Kakheti, which all tourists should see. At one time, the city had a very important strategic importance. In addition to the most beautiful natural expanses, rare trees, autumn here you can visit the wine festival. This is a place not only for relaxation, but also for a wonderful pastime.
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The heart of Kizika, the most beautiful corner Kakheti - Signagi- located on the southeastern slope of the Tsiv-Gombor ridge. The city looks down on the Alazani Valley from above. Relative to the valley, the city is located 400 meters higher. The name of the genus comes from the Turkish word and means "shelter", and according to other sources - inaccessible." Sighnaghi, like Telavi, was considered a royal estate. Its convenient geographical location gave the city strategic importance. Trade and caravan routes from Tbilisi, Ereti and Telavi intersected here. For this reason, the city turned into a settlement of artisans and merchants.
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After the fall of the city of Hornabuji, Sighnaghi became the center of Kizika and acquired the importance of the most important city. In 1762, Tsar Heraclius II made it a royal residence, surrounded the city with a fence, which has remained almost unchanged to our time. This fence occupies almost 40 hectares of area and is the largest fortification structure in Georgia.
In 2005-2008, with the support of the Ministry of Culture of Georgia and the President, the rehabilitation of Sighnaghi was carried out. The infrastructure was changed, the fence was restored and updated, the streets were paved with paving stones, the buildings were restored to their historical appearance. The sights of the city include several museums, including the Sighnaghi Museum of Archeology and Ethnography, where the unique painting collection of Niko Pirosmanishvili, a great self-taught artist, is kept.
In autumn, a wine festival is held in Sighnaghi, where Georgian companies producing wine and alcoholic beverages present their products. We are talking about both kvevri wines and those made by Georgian (so-called "peasant") and European methods. At the festival, you can also see samples of folk crafts - felt products, quilts, carpets, rugs, as well as Georgian folk musical instruments salamuri and panduri.
Location: south-eastern slopes of the Gombor ridge.
Distance: 60 km from Telavi, 100 km from Tbilisi
Altitude above sea level: 720 m.
Climate: mild and humid. Winter is mild, snowless. The average temperature in January is 2 °C. Summers are very warm, moderately humid and dry. The average temperature in August is 24.3°C.
Average annual precipitation: 810 mm.
Duration of sunshine per year: 2200 h
Signagi is the most beautiful corner of Kakheti, which attracts tourists with its historical and cultural value. The city is located on the southeastern slope of the Tsiv-Gombor Range and overlooks the Alazani Valley from above. It was named after the Turkish word, which means "shelter" or "inaccessible," and the name is quite appropriate to its location. It was one of the most important cities of Kizik in the past, thanks to its convenient geographic location. It was at the crossroads of trade and caravan routes that passed through Tbilisi, Ereti and Telavi. The city became a center of crafts and trade, and after Khornabuji fell, Sighnaghi became an important city of Kiziki.
In 1762 King Irakli II made the town his residence and enclosed the town with a fence, which has remained almost unchanged to this day. This fence covers almost 40 hectares and is the largest fortification structure in Georgia. Inside the fence are numerous buildings built in the style of Georgian classicism and brick architecture. Here you can see wonderful examples of architecture and art and enjoy beautiful views of the mountains and the valley. The city is also famous for its wines. The best wines of Kakheti are produced in its surroundings, and a wine festival is held here every year, where you can taste and buy different kinds of wine. This place is ideal for relaxing and having a great time.
Sighnaghi underwent serious rehabilitation in 2005-2008 with the support of the Ministry of Culture of Georgia and the President. As a result, the city received a new infrastructure, restored and renewed fence, renovated houses and streets, which now have a historical appearance. Several museums can be visited in the city, including the Museum of Archaeology and Ethnography, which houses a unique collection of paintings by the great self-taught artist Niko Pirosmanishvili. Also, a popular wine festival takes place in the fall, where you can sample local Kvevri wines as well as Georgian and European-style wines. The festival also features handicrafts, including felting, patchwork quilts, rugs, mats, and Georgian folk musical instruments salamuri and panduri.
It is a beautiful town, located on the southeastern slopes of the Gombor Range, 60 km from Telavi and 100 km from Tbilisi. The altitude is 720 meters above sea level. The climate here is mild and humid, with mild winters without snow and an average temperature of 2°C in January. Summers are warm, moderately humid and dry, and the average temperature in August reaches 24.3°C. In addition, it is famous for its scenic views of the surrounding area, as well as excellent opportunities for hiking. Guests of the city can visit the castle of Signagi, as well as walk through the picturesque streets and enjoy the atmospheric.
If you decide to visit Signagi, don't forget to walk through the old streets and enjoy the beautiful views of the Alazan Valley. And don't hesitate to leave comments below the article and ask questions - we will be glad to help you plan your trip!
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Исправьте ошибки пожалуйста, а так статья очень интересная, город Сигнаги оченб уютный и привлекательный! Славится фестивалем вин осенью, где грузинские компании представляют свои товары!
Высота над уровнем моря: 720 м.
Климат мягкий и влажный, а зима мягкая, бесснежная.
Осенью в Сигнаги проводится фестиваль вин, на котором грузинские компании производящие вино и алкогольные напитки, представляют свою продукцию. Есть здесь также изделия из войлока, лоскутные одеяла, ковры, коврики, а также грузинские народные музыкальные инструменты.
В 1762 году царь Ираклий II сделал его царской резиденцией, обнеся город оградой.
В 2005-2008 годах реабилитировали Сигнаги. Открыли Сигнагский музей археологии и этнографии.