Take a tour of Ananuri in Georgia – part of the World’s Greatest Attractions travel video series by GeoBeats.

Nestled next to the Zhinvali reservoir, the Ananuri Fortress dates back to the 13th century.

During the summer season the vibrant colors of the lush green forested mountains and the cool blue of the reservoir make it a breathtaking sight.

One of the two churches within the complex, the Church of Assumption, has several decorated facades containing many symbols of religious iconography as well as human, animal and floral images.

While most of the upper fortification is still intact, time has reduced the lower fortifications to ruins.

For the art enthusiasts, the Church of Assumption also houses the remnants of several frescoes that survived an ancient fire.

The dukes of ages past have been laid to rest behind the churches doors, a stirring reminder of the fortresses bloody past.