The fortified church of Ananuri dates from the transition from the late Middle Ages to the early modern period; its oldest parts date back to the 13th century.
The complex includes religious, secular, and military buildings. The castle houses a Georgian Orthodox monastery. The castle has two large churches: the older, smaller Church of the Savior and the large Church of the Dormition of the Theotokos, built in 1689, which is distinguished by rich relief decoration on the exterior walls and frescoes inside (Wikipedia).