Ani

Best Things to See in Ani

Ani Best Of

The essential ruins of Ani, the medieval Armenian "city of 1001 churches" on the Turkish–Armenian border, from its cathedral and Lion Gate to its citadel and palace.

Ani Best Of — Map

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Ani

This ruined medieval Armenian city sits in Kars Province directly beside the closed border with Armenia, preserving extensive archaeological remains recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site.

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Cathedral of Ani

Standing in eastern Turkey, this ruined cathedral is the largest surviving structure in the medieval capital of Bagratid Armenia.

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Church of St Gregory

A ruined Christian church situated within the medieval site, also known as the Church of St Gregory of Abughamrens.

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Lion Gate

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Citadel

Ruins

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Palace

Palace

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Minuchihr Mosque

The ruins of a historic Sunni Muslim place of worship, also known as Ebul Menuçehr Camii, located within the ancient city.

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King Gagik's Church

The ruined remains of a medieval Christian church located within the ancient site of Ani.