STORIES
Highlands and castle roadsWelcome.
The castle in Ardahan's city centre and the natural and historical areas around Çıldır are on separate routes. You can complete a planned journey around the lake with points such as Devil's Castle; you can take current road information into account in high altitude areas.
Don't think of the city as just a transit point. Choose from the historical and natural stops below; make room for a table in your itinerary to meet the local cuisine.
Ardahan · Follow the trail.
A museum door, an old street, a break in nature, you choose the stops of your route.
Çıldır Gölü
Çıldır Lake is located at the confluence of Ardahan and Kars provinces. It is the second largest lake in the Eastern Anatolia Region and the largest...Read the official guide
Ardahan Kalesi
Ardahan Castle is located in the city centre, on the edge of the Kura River. The first construction date is unknown, Seljuk and Ottoman.Read the official guide
Şeytan Kalesi
Devil Castle is located in the village of Yıldırımtepe, about 1 km from Çıldır district center. Located within Karaçay Canyon, the castle is quite steep...Read the official guide
Ramazan Tabyası
One of the favorite symbols in Artvin, like the castle of the city, is the Ramadan Tabya in Yıldızlı Mountain. The Ramadan Tabya is one of Ardahan's most important historical sites.Read the official guide
English summaries are adapted from the linked Turkish Culture Portal sources. Check each official source for current visiting, restoration, accessibility and ticket information.
Ardahan in pictures.
Another look, another discovery.
Ardahan · Your car rental plan
When combining the city and nearby sights, include pickup/return locations, passengers, luggage and vehicle category in your request. Confirm the full price, handover arrangements and availability with the supplier.
Inspired by Turkish cuisine / Artificial intelligence illustrationArdahan food traditions
a place at the table.
The local kitchen is one of the most enjoyable ways to meet the city. In the Cultural Portal, you can explore the tastes recorded for this city below, and you can find the story and preparation of the food from their official sources.
Food names and links: T.C. Ministry of Culture and Tourism Ardahan cuisine. Menu availability varies by business and season.
Ardahan · Where to eat
Check the menu, location, and service time from the enterprise's own channel before you leave.
Explore the neighbourhoods.
Search for restaurants around your accommodation on a map. Contact the business directly for the current menu and address.
Search restaurants on map An external map search opens. No points, comments, or restaurant photos are copied.Take your time.
Make time to explore.
This is an idea of a visit; it is not a distance or shortest path ranking. Create your plan by checking the districts and opening conditions of the stops.
- 01For your first discovery
An introduction to the city
ÇILDIR GÖLÜ · ARDAHAN KALESİ
Find first stop on map - 02
Before you go.
When visiting historical sites
Visiting layouts of museums, places of worship and worship structures may vary. Watch directions in protected areas; check photo and accessibility conditions from the official source.
How to plan vehicle delivery?
Ardahan Specify delivery district, neighborhood and dates when creating a demand for it. Contact the delivery company at the airport, hotel or different point; clarify the deposit and insurance conditions through the offer.
Without taking a lunch break
Local food is not expected to be available in every restaurant. Ask to operate your menu, allergen and diet requirements; the resource date shown here is not a guarantee of up-to-date service.
Eastern Anatolia / Other stories.
Eastern AnatoliaAğrı
Palace and nature at the foot of the mountain
Eastern AnatoliaBingöl
Nature break between mountains
Eastern AnatoliaBitlis
Stonework and lakescapes
Content checked: 2026-10-28. The links are for informational purposes; they do not include a paid ranking or visiting guarantee.