Alanian Assumption Monastery
Аланский Свято-Успенский мужской монастырь
An Orthodox monastery built by the river deep in Kurtatin Gorge, with white stone walls and red roofs set against the cliffs, a popular stop in the canyon.
Alanian Assumption Monastery is located near Khidikus village in the upper section of Kurtatin Gorge. It was built in 2005 by the local church after the Beslan hostage crisis, and is the largest monastery in North Ossetia. White stone walls, golden domes, the steep cliffs behind and the Fiagdon River create a beautiful scene, and there is a holy spring within the grounds, where you can visit quietly. Visitors entering the church should dress decorously; women need to cover their heads and wear a skirt (which can be borrowed at the entrance). The monastery is on the Dargavs–Kurtatin loop route. Allow 30–60 minutes; there are cafés and guesthouses nearby.
Opening hours
Approx. 08:00–19:00
Nearby sights
- Kadargavan Canyon
- Kurtatin Gorge (Fiagdon Valley)
- Dzivgis Cave Fortress
- Midagrabin Waterfalls (Zeygalan)
- Uastyrdzhi Monument
- Dargavs City of the Dead
- Karmadon Gorge & Bodrov Memorial
- Nuzal Chapel