Travel guide

Iğdır

Iğdır is a flat eastern province below Mount Ararat, with apricot orchards and a dry, sunny climate. It is a border region with a distinct landscape and easy access to the mountain's southern approaches.

Eastern Anatolia 205,071 4 Districts

Photo: Sabri76 · CC0

Why visit

Iğdır

Anıt MüzeGökkuşağı TepeleriTuzluca Tuz MağaralarıHarmandöven (ejder) KervansarayıKarakoyunlu Koçbaşlı Açık Hava Müzesi

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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

Anıt Müze Read more

Gökkuşağı Tepeleri Read more

Tuzluca Tuz Mağaraları Read more

Harmandöven (ejder) Kervansarayı Read more

Karakoyunlu Koçbaşlı Açık Hava Müzesi Read more

Local flavours

Bozbaş · local specialtyTaş Köfte · local specialtyEkşili Pilav · local specialtyPatlıcan Reçeli · local specialtyKatık Aşı · local specialty

Souvenirs and local products

Sarıkök (zerdeçal)Iğdır Kayısısı (şalağı)Kaya Tuzu Lambası

Museums

Anıt MüzeKarakoyunlu Koçbaşlı Açık Hava Müzesi

Culture and living heritage

Iğdır Halk OyunlarıYeddi LevinIğdır Yöresel Giyimi / Cepken / ÇuhaIğdır'da Çarşamba Günü

Culture Atlas

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

Iğdır Halk OyunlarıDokumacılık

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

Where to stay

9 accommodation options listed by OpenStreetMap.

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

Yılay OtelGold Yıldırım

Districts and neighbourhoods

Aralık18,477 Population · 5 Neighbourhoods

203 Streets

Karakoyunlu12,614 Population · 2 Neighbourhoods

128 Streets

Merkez152,455 Population · 25 Neighbourhoods

2,366 Streets

Tuzluca21,525 Population · 5 Neighbourhoods

325 Streets

Getting there

Main airports serving the province

IGD

Iğdır Şehit Bülent Aydın Havalimanı · Merkez

Practical information

Emergency

Emergency · Ambulance112
Police155
Gendarmerie156
Fire110
Forest fire177
Tourism hotline176

Provincial Culture & Tourism Office

0476 280 17 00

iktm76@ktb.gov.tr

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Health & safety

Pharmacies50
Hospitals5
Police4
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

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Van

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Ardahan

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