Ananuri Fortress
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A 17th-century duke's fortress with two churches, mirrored beside the emerald waters of Zhinvali Reservoir. It is the first stop on the Military Highway.
Ananuri was the 17th-century fortress of the Aragvi dukes. Inside its walls stand the Church of the Assumption and the Church of the Savior. The outer walls feature exquisite relief carvings of grapevines and crosses. Climb the tower to look out over the emerald waters of Zhinvali Reservoir. Admission is free, and a visit takes about 40 minutes. Ananuri is about 70 kilometers from Tbilisi and about 85 kilometers from Stepantsminda, making it an essential stop on the way to Kazbegi. Women entering the churches need a headscarf and skirt, which are available at the gate.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Gudauri
- Russia–Georgia Friendship Monument
- Juta Valley
- Jvari Pass
- Sno Village & Stone Heads
- Sioni Church (Kazbegi)
- Stepantsminda Town & Kazbegi Museum
- Truso Valley