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A route beyond the wallsWelcome.
The city trip around the castle in Kars continues on a different scale with Ani's archaeological landscape. Anyone who wants to add the crazed surroundings to their program can plan each point as a separate stop. Check the transportation conditions in advance according to the season.
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.
Kars · Follow the trail.
A museum door, an old street, a break in nature, you choose the stops of your route.
Ani Ören Yeri
Ani Ören Yeri is within the borders of Ani village, 42 kilometers from Kars city centre. west of the Arpaçay River, which separates Turkey-Armenia border,...Read the official guide
Kars Kalesi
Kars Castle was ordered by Sultan of Saltuklu, Melik Izzeddin, in 1152, according to his book on the south wall walls.Read the official guide
Kars Müzesi
The Kars Museum, founded in 1959, was moved to today's service building in 1980 in the archaeological hall of its museum, Paleolithic, Neolithic, Chalcolithic, Early Bronze...Read the official guide
Abughamrents Kilisesi / Polatoğlu Kilisesi
The Church of Abughamrents is one of the structures registered as an "intangible cultural entity that must be protected" in the Ani Ören Place. St. Gregor's Church and...Read the official guide
Ani Şehir Surları
The Sudden City Walls are one of the structures registered in the Ani Ören Place as an "intangible cultural entity that needs to be protected" from the north.Read the official guide
Arpaçay Kütük Ev
Arpaçay Kütük Ev , opened in 2017 The facility, built by Kars Governorate Provincial Special Administration, is located in the village of Çanaksu in Arpaçay district.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.
Kars in pictures.
Another look, another discovery.
Kars — another layer to explore.
Kars · 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 illustrationKars 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 Kars cuisine. Menu availability varies by business and season.
Kars · 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
ANİ ÖREN YERİ · KARS KALESİ
Find first stop on map - 02For your second discovery
A little deeper.
KARS MÜZESİ · ABUGHAMRENTS KİLİSESİ / POLATOĞLU KİLİSESİ
Find first stop on map - 03
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?
Kars 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.