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A cultural and wine journey combining Tbilisi’s historic centre with Kakheti’s vineyards, traditional food, Bodbe Monastery.
From$130–$150
Sighnaghi/Place
Sighnaghi Fortress and City Wall
An extensive 18th-century defensive wall with historic towers, gateways and panoramic walking sections.
- Sighnaghi
- ~55 min
- Kakheti
About this place
About Sighnaghi Fortress and City Wall
Sighnaghi Fortress was developed during the reign of King Erekle II as part of a defensive system protecting the region. The walls surround much of the historic town and originally included six arched gateways and twenty-three towers. Sections of the battlements can be explored on foot, providing impressive views of Sighnaghi’s rooftops, the Alazani Valley and the Caucasus Mountains. Each tower was historically connected with villages and communities responsible for defending the town. The fortress wall is one of Sighnaghi’s defining landmarks and a highlight of any walking tour.
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Sighnaghi Fortress and City Wall in photos
Sighnaghi
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Sighnaghi Old Town
~75 min
A compact historic district with cobbled streets, colourful houses, traditional balconies, cafés and panoramic viewpoints.
St. Stephen’s Church
~30 min
A historic church built inside one of the largest towers of Sighnaghi’s defensive wall.
Sighnaghi Museum
~65 min
A regional history and art museum displaying archaeological objects, ethnographic collections and paintings by Niko Pirosmani.
Niko Pirosmani Collection
~35 min
A collection of works by Niko Pirosmani, the renowned self-taught Georgian painter associated with Kakheti.
Sighnaghi Central Square
~30 min
A pleasant central area surrounded by traditional buildings, cafés, restaurants and important cultural attractions.
Bodbe Monastery
~55 min
An important Orthodox convent and pilgrimage site traditionally associated with the burial place of Saint Nino.
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