Places to Visit in Kars

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Ani Ruins

Ranked #1 of 11 attractions in Kars

46 reviews

“haunting and atmospheric” 12/06/2013
“Beautiful scenery, amazing place” 04/06/2013

Category: Historic Sites; Ancient Ruins

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Balyolu: The Honey Road

Ranked #2 of 11 attractions in Kars

2 reviews

“Honey Hiking a Magical Experience” 23/05/2013
“Fantastic experience!” 14/05/2013

Owner description: BALYOLU (sounds like “Ball-yoll-ew”) is Turkish for “The road of honey.” The Balyolu is a network of nomadic walking routes... more » Owner description: BALYOLU (sounds like “Ball-yoll-ew”) is Turkish for “The road of honey.” The Balyolu is a network of nomadic walking routes for travelers to taste and explore the wild culture, environment, and tradition of beekeeping and honey in Eastern Anatolia. As the Silk Road once linked people, cultures, and ideas, Balyolu builds unique honey experiences connecting the environment, small honey producers, and you.A Balyolu trip combines natural experiences with agriculture, people, culture, tradition, cooking, and history to give you the true taste of a local place.Our trips are intimate – capped at 6 guests with expert guides.Our trips are authentic – with a combination of home-stays and boutique hotel accommodations.Most of all our trips are locally and socially good. We work with local guides, operators, villages, and TURSAB certified companies to make sure your experience is one that spreads good vibes and benefits the local community.Finally, approximately 70% of your trip cost goes to local entrepreneurs, villages, and women leaders.The route is the same for each adventure, however the seasons will change the scenery dramatically. Your travel fee includes customized assistance booking your itinerary to and from Kars, Turkey where each trip will begin.

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Kars Citadel

Ranked #3 of 11 attractions in Kars

6 reviews

“Good view from the top” 12/06/2013
“FAR EAST OF TURKEY-KARS AND ANI” 23/02/2013

Category: Historic Sites

Built by Saltuks in 1152, only seven of the original 220 towers of this historic structure remain today.

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Kars Museum

Ranked #4 of 11 attractions in Kars

4 reviews

“A Decent Local Museum” 26/11/2012
“Nice museum” 23/08/2012

Category: Museums; History Museums

Owner description: One of the most important sights in Kars, this museum houses many archaeological finds from the area including wood carvings,... more » Owner description: One of the most important sights in Kars, this museum houses many archaeological finds from the area including wood carvings, coins and local costumes.

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Museum of Apostles (Havariler Museum)

Ranked #5 of 11 attractions in Kars

1 review

“Misleading Title: should read Church o...” 28/11/2012

Category: Historic Sites

The Museum of Apostles has a display of colorful bas-reliefs of the twelve apostles in the exterior of the drum of the dome.

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Kuyucuk Lake Wild Life Reserve

Ranked #6 of 11 attractions in Kars

1 review

“great birding spot” 28/11/2011

Category: Nature/ Wildlife Areas

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The Armenian St. Pirkitch Church