In the central part of the city of Sighnaghi, in a shady park next to David the Builder Square, there is a monument to the composer and opera singer Vano Sarajishvili. The monument, made of granite, depicts the artist with his right hand raised and his left hand placed on his heart, in deep thought.
Vano Sarajishvili, whose real name is Ivan Petrovich Sarajishvili, was a native of Sighnaghi. At the beginning of the twentieth century, his name thundered on the stages of Russia, Italy, France and Germany. In addition to his vocal abilities, Vano had stage talent and starred in one film. The State Conservatory in the capital of Georgia, Tbilisi, bears the name of this outstanding singer.
The Vano Sarajishvili monument will be an interesting place to visit for those interested in the history of Georgian musical culture and its outstanding representatives. Residents and guests of Sighnaghi can visit the square and monument to honor the memory of the famous countryman and learn more about his contribution to the art of opera.
