Ananuri Fortress

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Level 12 Local Expert

It is very beautiful and interesting. You can climb up to the tower and wander along the ancient walls. Beautiful view from the tower of the Zhinvali reservoir and the church itself

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ZOVущий

Level 26 Local Expert

Well, what can I tell you about this place. It's nothing special. We drove up to it along the lower road, where the beach is by the reservoir. Like a local type. And tourists usually stop at the top, where there is a paid parking lot operated by some smart Georgians. There is no crowd at the bottom, there is Parking, but you will have to go up the hill to the entrance. The fortress itself is in a "dusty" condition, but it seems like it is being restored little by little. But this is not accurate. If someone wants to take a beautiful photo, then it is better to do it from the bridge on the highway, because there is nowhere to turn around inside. (I am attaching an example). Admission is free. It seems to me that if they charge money for the inspection, then no one will definitely go there.

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Михаил

Level 30 Local Expert

Beautiful fortress, views. Parking is paid. Shopping malls are nearby.

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Никита Суслов

Level 8 Local Expert

An interesting place to visit. The fortress is located on the way along the Georgian Military Road and it is definitely worth stopping once to visit it. You can climb the tower, you can go to the temple, admire the pond. The review is valid for August 2023.

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Роман Констанинович

Level 11 Local Expert

Paid parking. Rudeness of local "parking workers". A wonderful church. Magnificent views. But I can't recommend it.

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Михаил Петраков

Level 15 Local Expert

What can I say about this place, you can't drive past it, it has a very beautiful view of the lake, beautiful architecture, there is a cafe, souvenirs, and you can also drink coffee

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Лина

Level 8 Local Expert

A beautiful place, you can climb wherever you want, there are no restrictions 👍 Free entry. In sunny weather, the gorgeous color of the water. Parking on your car costs 3 GEL

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Елена Кривенко

Level 7 Local Expert

It 's a very beautiful place , don 't drive by , it 's worth stopping to see

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Кука!

Level 21 Local Expert

An ancient location, a beautiful area. Did you enjoy your visit

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Владимир Шутов

Level 11 Local Expert

A very beautiful fortress with a magnificent view, very tasty and famous wine ice cream is made here.

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Анастасия Володькина

Level 11 Local Expert

Descending from the Upper Lars Pass down the serpentine, you can enjoy stunning views of the Anauri fortress and the Zhinvali reservoir. There is a parking lot, a small market, benches. You can stretch out and take a walk in good weather.

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Ирина Г.

Level 25 Local Expert

Ananuri is a well-preserved fortress along the Georgian Military Road, at an altitude of about 1000 meters, 70 km from Tbilisi, where a small river flows into Aragvi... Ananuri was first mentioned in 1720, and became known outside Georgia after Pushkin's visit.We found ourselves here before dawn....Georgia at night, beautiful and mysterious... as in A.S. Pushkin : "There is a night haze on the hills of Georgia; Aragva is making noise in front of me..... " A. S. Pushkin wrote about this particular place near the fortress of Ananuri The place is very beautiful, though everything is closed at night, cafes do not work, there are no civilized toilets...

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Оксана

Level 6 Local Expert

A beautiful, large fortress. Atmospheric. It is located on the shore of the reservoir, along the Georgian Military Road. View 10/10. But it is a bit problematic with parking spaces, as there are a lot of Tourists.

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Александр Вивчарик

Level 13 Local Expert

If you're driving by, you can stop. There is not much to do in the fortress itself, but the views are beautiful, there is a road to the embankment on the right, you can go down by car and park for free.

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Анастасия Тарасова

Level 23 Local Expert

The fortress is, of course, beautiful. But the most beautiful thing there is the Zhinvali reservoir. There is an equipped beach under the fortress where you can swim, sunbathe, lie in the shade, on small verandas with tables. There are some stalls with ice cream and water. There are boat and catamaran rentals available. But the water is cold.

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Александр

Level 7 Local Expert

The most beautiful place!! It's breathtaking. There is a mini market next to the ancient church, as well as a cheap paid toilet))

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vladimir.

Level 9 Local Expert

The place is ideal for lovers of antiquity. And it's great to refresh yourself in the reservoir on a hot day.

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Андрей Н.

Level 8 Local Expert

A beautiful fortress on the Georgian Military Road. It is forbidden for men to enter in shorts and T-shirts.

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Ivan Ryapolov

Level 13 Local Expert

One of the most beautiful places that I managed to see along the way. An ancient fortress, beautiful views, a spiritual place in the church. Don't skip along the way.

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Алексей Шуваев

Level 16 Local Expert

Stunning location overlooking the ancient fortress and reservoir. It is definitely worth stopping if on the way, and if there is time — to get there separately. There is a functioning church on the territory.

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Светлана Ш.

Level 5 Local Expert

The most beautiful place! An ancient temple. Water reservoir. Wonderful landscapes all around.

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Shrekerson

Level 7 Local Expert

Driving along the Georgian military road, it is not possible to pass by. It's a very beautiful place.

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VLAD K.

Level 30 Local Expert

The fortress is located on the Georgian Military Road, 70 km from Tbilisi - where the small Vedzathevi River flows into Aragvi. It was built in the XVI century and over the next two centuries served as the northern outpost of the defense of Transcaucasia, closing the road leading from the Daryal gorge. The fortress was the residence of the Aragva feudal lords, the princes of Eristavi, who played a prominent role in the political life of Eastern Georgia in the XVII century. Behind the formidable stone bastions of the medieval castle, behind the powerful battlements, the religious buildings of that time were located. During the attacks, the fortress covered the retreat to the mountains of local residents and the population of the central part of the country. It also played a significant role in the first half of the XIX century, after the annexation of Georgia to Russia. At first, a Russian garrison was constantly stationed here, guarding the main road connecting Georgia with Russia and maintaining order in the region. In 1812, the highlanders rebelled, but they failed to capture the fortress. Reinforcements sent from Tiflis brutally suppressed the uprising. Later, Ananuri served as a stronghold for Russian troops for some time. It was even supposed to build a military camp here, a project was developed, which for some reason was never implemented. The fortress walls with round towers, two temples (the Church of the Assumption of the Virgin and the Church of Christ the Savior), the bell tower and the main quadrangular tower, which is reached by a spiral staircase, have survived to our times. Well, that's it.

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Ольга Вехова

Level 16 Local Expert

Nicely. The Middle Ages are very close. Interesting. I recommend It was like touching a story ✨

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Алексей

Level 13 Local Expert

There is paid parking, the view is very beautiful, worth a visit at any time of the year. The entrance to the fortress itself is free, which pleases

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А С

Level 13 Local Expert

A great place for a half-day trip from Tbilisi. It's beautiful and picturesque. It's good to go

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Магомед Гаджимурадов

Level 12 Local Expert

It is very beautiful and the architectural structure has historically attracted the attention of visiting tourists especially.

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Сергей Харьковский

Level 30 Local Expert

the first fortress is from the Russian border, so there are a lot of people. you can climb the walls, climb into the tower. There is no entrance fee. it is a beautiful lake, but it is problematic to shoot against its background because of the high walls with loopholes. Very interesting spikes on speed bumps in the parking lot. I was afraid to stop by, I parked on the other side of the road for free.

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Александр Меркишин

Level 13 Local Expert

Very beautiful. Don't drive by!!! You can go on an excursion, you can listen with some group if you arrived without an excursion.

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Константин Ж.

Level 6 Local Expert

An atmospheric place. Ancient frescoes. Ruins of castles. Architecture.

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Богитова Юлия

Level 8 Local Expert

Majestic and picturesque. An ancient fortress in which the Russian garrison repelled attacks on the Georgian Military Road. A fascinating sight :)plus a beautiful lake and a recreation area.

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Вероника Антонова

Level 7 Local Expert

A beautiful place, picturesque views.There is an ancient church inside the fortress.There is paid parking near the fortress.

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Ольга Я

Level 15 Local Expert

One of the most beautiful places in Georgia!!! A fortress on the shore of the Zhinvali reservoir! The atmosphere is amazing, the beauty is extraordinary. There is parking, a lot of photo zones, souvenir shops and a lot of tourists, so the best time to visit is in the morning!

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Mozz

Level 8 Local Expert

A great, beautiful place with its own history. By a beautiful reservoir. If you go further towards Tbilisi, I advise you to stop and take a photo on the observation deck.

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Happiness

Level 17 Local Expert

A beautiful place on the way to Tbilisi. There are many different souvenirs and places for a photo shoot, and you can also take a walk around the Ananuri Castle itself. Impressive!

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Александр К.

Level 4 Local Expert

A pleasant place to relax by the water. Everything is neat and tidy. This place is worth a visit in Georgia.

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Milena Nering

Level 18 Local Expert

Beautiful, quiet and peaceful, I really liked it)

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Арина

Level 10 Local Expert

Paid parking. There are many souvenir shops and fast food nearby. The fortress is not big. There is a church on site. The view of the reservoir is beautiful

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Alex Alex

Level 17 Local Expert

It's a beautiful fortress, but some people have seized the parking lot and are demanding 3 GEL. There is a spontaneous market and street food in front of the fortress

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Светлана Тарасова

Level 7 Local Expert

A very nice quiet place. The scenery is simply gorgeous.

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ольга герман

Level 16 Local Expert

Ananuri Fortress is a must-visit to see and feel the spirit of the Middle Ages))) walking piglets give the appropriate flavor.

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Наталья Дубовик

Level 6 Local Expert

A picturesque place!

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Светлана Шабунина

Level 9 Local Expert

I didn't go inside. The place is very "photogenic", with a view of the blue Zhinvali reservoir. It was in May, and it was brown. In July it is turquoise.

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Ибрагим Изяк

Level 8 Local Expert

A great tourist place, although Parking is paid, for July 2024 the cost is 3 lari per car, but you can park nearby for free

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abn163163163

Level 4 Local Expert

The fortress is excellent. But the parking situation is very unclear. I'm explaining. The entrance to the parking lot is through a speed bump equipped with hedgehogs for piercing wheels - that is, you can only enter through it, you can not leave. Exit through the barrier on the other side. Prices in the 24th for a passenger car are 3 GEL. It turned out that when I entered the parking lot, I realized that I did not have time to inspect the fortress and had to move on, that is, I just wanted to drive through the parking lot without stopping. A local employee refused to let me out for free. There is always the first 5-10-15 minutes of free parking everywhere. There is no. At the same time, it is not clear what exactly the money is being taken for - parking, it is just the territory adjacent to the fortress. I tried to explain this to the employee, in response to screaming, hysteria, rudeness, name-calling. In general, a strange reaction to a strange situation. Park the cars opposite, on the other side of the road. And be careful if you meet such speed bumps who are set up for one-way travel and can puncture the wheels.

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Григорий

Level 16 Local Expert

A place that you definitely need to visit while traveling in Georgia.

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