Destination
Porta Manastiri
Porta (Pırnallı) Monastery is located in the Bağlık hamlet of Pırnallı Village, connected to the city center of Artvin, and was built in the 9th century during the reign of Prince Khaoi King Gurgen, grandson of 1.Aşot, one of the Bagrat kings. It was built on a ridge descending from north to south, between two valleys, to the southwest of Pırnallı Village. The monastery consists of a church, chapel, fountain and bell tower. It is possible to see the houses belonging to the hamlet around it.
Porta Manastiri and 6 places around it
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Highlights
- Faith heritage
Good for
- Heritage walks
Suggested visit:45 minutes
Last updated: 19 October 2026
Location and surroundings
Porta Manastiri sits within Ardanuç, Artvin. The toroti catalogue holds 74 described stops across Artvin, 14 of them in Ardanuç.
The nearest stop is Opiza Manastiri, 4.1 km to the southwest. Another 6 catalogued points lie within a 30 km radius.
The Trabzon – Artvin route passes 18 km away, so this works as a stop along the drive.
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Frequently asked
- What is Porta Manastiri?
- Porta (Pırnallı) Monastery is located in the Bağlık hamlet of Pırnallı Village, connected to the city center of Artvin, and was built in the 9th century during the reign of Prince Khaoi King Gurgen, grandson of 1.Aşot, one of the Bagrat kings. It was built on a ridge descending from north to south, between two valleys, to the southwest of Pırnallı Village. The monastery consists of a church, chapel, fountain and bell tower. It is possible to see the houses belonging to the hamlet around it.
- Where is Porta Manastiri?
- Porta Manastiri is in Ardanuç, Artvin.
- How long does it take to visit Porta Manastiri?
- The suggested visit time for Porta Manastiri is about 45 minutes.
- What else is there to see near Porta Manastiri?
- toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Porta Manastiri; the closest are Opiza Manastiri, Berta Yaylaları, Dolishane Kilisesi.
- Is Porta Manastiri on the way anywhere, and which route?
- Porta Manastiri lies 18 km from the Trabzon – Artvin route, close enough to add to that drive with a short detour.