Ananuri Fortress Tours & Tickets

Ananuri Fortress dates back to the 13th century and was a crucial stronghold controlling the Georgian Military Road trade route between Europe and Asia.

The fortress complex contains two churches—the Church of the Assumption (17th century) and the smaller Church of the Virgin—both featuring intricate stone carvings typical of medieval Georgian architecture.

Ananuri sits at roughly 700 metres elevation on the Mtkvari River, making it a natural defensive position in the Greater Caucasus foothills.

The fortress was heavily damaged during a 19th-century Russian military campaign but has been extensively restored and is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Local legend holds that treasure is buried within the fortress walls, attracting both archaeologists and adventure seekers for centuries.