Ani, City of 1001 Churches

Ani (Armenian: Անի) is a ruined and uninhabited medieval capitol of Armenia situated in the Turkish province of Kars, near the border with Armenia. It was once the capital of a medieval Armenian kingdom that covered much of present day Armenia and eastern Turkey. The city is located on a triangular site, visually dramatic and naturally defensive. Called the “City of 1001 Churches“ and “City of 40 gates“ Ani was stationed on various trade routes a