
Places to see in Kars
In Kars, a city that has been the home and capital of many deep-rooted civilizations, you can find many historical artifacts and ruins that have survived to the present day. History and culture await you in Kars, which is so impressive and beautiful that Orhan Pamuk wrote novels and the famous poet Cemal Süreya wrote poems.
You should definitely see Ani Ruins, located on the border with Armenia and about 1 hour away from the center. You can see many artifacts from the Middle Ages and Seljuks in the city, whose foundation dates back to prehistoric times. Moreover, Ani Ruins is one of the places that are recognized worldwide and frequented by foreign tourists.
You can go to Sarıkamış, which has an important place in history and will fascinate you with its clean air and white snow cover. If you want to be in the lap of nature or enjoy the winter season, you are in the right place. If you are in the right season, you can also ski.
You can see Kars Castle, also called the Central or Inner Castle. You can visit Kars Museum.
You can see the Seljuk Palace, which is close to Ani. You can visit Beylerbeyi Palace near the castle. You can see the Menuchehr Mosque, the first mosque built by the Seljuks in Anatolia. You can visit Evliya Mosque, another important and worth seeing mosque. You can see the historical Mazlumağa and Ilbeyoğlu Baths. You can visit the lush and cool plateaus of Kars.