Travel guide

Ardahan

Ardahan is a high plateau province of lakes, cattle and cold winters. Lake Çıldır, the surrounding mountains and the local cheese and dairy culture give it a remote, pastoral character.

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Ardahan

Ardahan is a high plateau province of lakes, cattle and cold winters. Lake Çıldır, the surrounding mountains and the local cheese and dairy culture give it a remote, pastoral character.

Çıldır GölüŞeytan KalesiArdahan KalesiRamazan Tabyası

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This guide covers all 81 provinces, the World Heritage sites, local food, transport, emergency numbers and the small details that make a trip easier. It is written for foreign visitors and built from public records, official indexes and original research.

Opening hours, prices and transport change. Confirm details with the official venue before you go.

Sources: Sources & credits

Kültür ve Turizm Bakanlığı Türkiye Kültür Portalı

Top attractions

Çıldır Gölü Read more

Şeytan Kalesi Read more

Ardahan Kalesi Read more

Ramazan Tabyası Read more

Local flavours

Kete · local specialtyEtli Mantı · local specialtyPişi · local specialtyHörre Aşı · local specialtyFeselli · local specialty

Souvenirs and local products

Kaşar PeyniriDamal BebeğiArdahan Çiçek BalıArdahan Halısı

Culture and living heritage

Ardahan'da Batıl İnanışlarArdahan AğzıArdahan Yöresel Halk OyunlarıDamal Bebeği

Outdoor activities

Sportif Olta Balıkçılığı, Çıldır GölüDoğa Yürüyüşü (trekking), Yalnızçam,bülbülan Ve Okçuoğlu YaylalarıKar Kayağı, Yalnızçam Kayak TesisiArdahan Yaban HayatıÇıldır GölüYalnızçam,bülbülan Ve Okçuoğlu YaylalarıYalnızçam Kayak TesisiAktaş GölüArdahan Ormanı

Culture Atlas

Legends, games, weddings, beliefs and everyday traditions recorded by the Türkiye Culture Portal.

Ardahan Yöresel Halk OyunlarıArdahan Türküleri Ve AğıtıUğuz Çayı Ve Uğuz Dağı EfsanesiKür Üzerindeki Uğuz Taşı

4 records · Names and links come from the Türkiye Culture Portal. Check the official page for current details.

Where to stay

12 accommodation options listed by OpenStreetMap.

Accommodation listed by the Culture Portal, alongside OpenStreetMap options.: 2 records.

Kafkas Arı OtelKlas 1 Otel

Districts and neighbourhoods

Çıldır8,048 Population · 10 Neighbourhoods

165 Streets

Damal4,526 Population · 8 Neighbourhoods

122 Streets

Göle22,038 Population · 8 Neighbourhoods

344 Streets

Hanak7,668 Population · 6 Neighbourhoods

305 Streets

Merkez42,136 Population · 7 Neighbourhoods

1,024 Streets

Posof5,976 Population · 2 Neighbourhoods

152 Streets

Practical information

Emergency

Emergency · Ambulance112
Police155
Gendarmerie156
Fire110
Forest fire177
Tourism hotline176

Provincial Culture & Tourism Office

0478 280 17 00

iktm75@ktb.gov.tr

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Health & safety

Pharmacies19
Hospitals6
Police8
Taxi1

Post office

PTT · 444 1 788

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Travel tips

Carry some cash for small villages, markets and taxis; cards work in most hotels and city restaurants.
Check museum and archaeological-site opening days before travelling; some close one day a week.
Book hot-air balloons, popular restaurants and summer ferries in advance, especially in high season.

Nearby provinces

Continue with these nearby provinces.

UNESCO

Eastern Anatolia

Kars

İç Kale · Taş Köprü · Mağaralar

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Coast

Black Sea

Artvin

Maden Köyü · Ciha Kalesi · Muratlı Cami

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Eastern Anatolia

Ağrı

Ağrı Dağı · Balık Gölü · Buz Mağarası

8 Districts Read the guide

Eastern Anatolia

Iğdır

Anıt Müze · Gökkuşağı Tepeleri · Tuzluca Tuz Mağaraları

4 Districts Read the guide

Place names and indexes are compiled from the Türkiye Culture Portal, UNESCO, OpenStreetMap and public tourism sources.