Which fictional city does J.R.R. Tolkien describe as the capital of Gondor?

Minas Tirith is the capital city of Gondor in J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings. The city stands beside the White Mountains and becomes a central location during the War of the Ring.

Originally called Minas Anor, meaning “Tower of the Sun,” it was built by the Númenórean exiles who founded Gondor. After Minas Ithil was captured and renamed Minas Morgul, Minas Anor became the principal seat of Gondor’s kings and stewards. Its name was later changed to Minas Tirith, “Tower of Guard.”

The city is built on a hill in seven ascending levels, each protected by walls. Its White Tower stands at the summit, while the Citadel lies within the uppermost level. The Battle of the Pelennor Fields takes place outside the city, making Minas Tirith one of the trilogy’s most important political and military settings.