CLIMATE Kars has a characteristic harsh continental climate with six or seven months of winter and frost for approximately 160 days of the year. The record high temperature recorded in the city is 34.8 C, and the lowest is - 39.6 C.		HISTORY There are various theories about how the city came to be known as Kars. A well-known Kars-born historian M. Fahrettin Kirzioglu claims that the name came from the Karsak people, a group of Bulgarian Turks who lived in this region for a long time.
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.		SIGHTSEEING Sightseeing in Kars is best divided into two different tours. Kaleici or the old city (the name literally means inside the city walls) and Tahtduzu. The old city is the area starting from the Kars Fortress and the slopes beneath surrounded by the city walls.
CULTURE Kars has a rich cultural heritage, thanks to its varied history. It has been influenced by the cultures of neighboring countries from the Caucasus to inner Asia and Iran.		FOOD AND DRINK In Kars there is little distinction between a restaurant, cafe and bar as all serve food to some extent. Restaurants will have a more extensive menu, while cafes mostly have dessert options and fast food, and most bars and discos have an eating section where they serve grills, kebabs and fast food.