In J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings, what is the capital city of Gondor?

In J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings, the capital city of Gondor is Minas Tirith.

Minas Tirith stands in the White Mountains on the western side of Gondor’s great river, the Anduin. The city is built on a hill and rises in seven levels, each protected by walls and connected by gates. Its most prominent structure is the White Tower, the seat of Gondor’s rulers and a major symbol of the kingdom.

The city was originally called Minas Anor, meaning “Tower of the Sun.” After the fall of Minas Ithil to the forces of Sauron, Minas Anor became known as Minas Tirith, “Tower of Guard.” During the War of the Ring, it is ruled by the Steward Denethor II because Gondor’s kingly line is absent. Minas Tirith is sometimes confused with Osgiliath, Gondor’s former chief city on the Anduin, or Minas Morgul, the corrupted city once called Minas Ithil. The Battle of the Pelennor Fields takes place outside Minas Tirith in the book’s major military climax.