SUGGESTED ROUTES

The amount of time needed to see Kars varies depending on the season of the visit and the activities planned. At least two days are required for Ani. The routes below are recommended for those who would like to take city walks, nature walks or a stroll through history.

WHEN TO GO ?

Kars has something for all seasons, from its uniquely large, crystallized snowflakes in winter to its abundance of nature in summer and rich cultural heritage all year round. In winter the days are short and the streets empty as dusk falls; life continues at home. The last snows don’t leave the streets until March.

For those who would prefer to see daily life in Kars under milder weather conditions, to visit the sights in the city and its environs more thoroughly and observe its natural habitat in more detail, the best time to visit is between June and September. From mid-June the region’s flowers are at their best.

KALEICI (OLD CITY) and TAHTDUZU (NEW CITY) IMPORTANT PLACES 1. Kars Castle 2. Karahanoglu bridge (Stone Bridge) 3. Demir (Iron) bridge 4. Bus station for nearby towns and villages 5. New municipality building 6. Kars Museum 7. Old municipality building 8. Kars City Council 9. Train station 10. Governor’s office building