Kars
Kars is a high plateau city of stone buildings, cheese and winter snow. The ruined medieval city of Ani sits on the border, while the Eastern Express and the surrounding villages give the province a remote, cinematic atmosphere.
Kars
Kars is a high plateau city of stone buildings, cheese and winter snow. The ruined medieval city of Ani sits on the border, while the Eastern Express and the surrounding villages give the province a remote, cinematic atmosphere.
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.
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Top attractions
Local flavours
Souvenirs and local products
Museums
Culture and living heritage
Outdoor activities
Culture Atlas
Legends, games, weddings, beliefs and everyday traditions recorded by the Türkiye Culture Portal.
8 records · Names and links come from the Türkiye Culture Portal. Check the official page for current details.
Where to stay
28 accommodation options listed by OpenStreetMap.
Accommodation listed by the Culture Portal, alongside OpenStreetMap options.: 31 records.
Districts and neighbourhoods
Main airports serving the province
Practical information
Emergency
- Emergency · Ambulance112
- Police155
- Gendarmerie156
- Fire110
- Forest fire177
- Tourism hotline176
Health & safety
- Pharmacies24
- Hospitals8
- Police6
- Taxi1
Post office
PTT · 444 1 788
Verify before you travel
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.
Ardahan
Çıldır Gölü · Şeytan Kalesi · Ardahan Kalesi
Ağrı
Ağrı Dağı · Balık Gölü · Buz Mağarası
Iğdır
Anıt Müze · Gökkuşağı Tepeleri · Tuzluca Tuz Mağaraları
Coast Artvin
Maden Köyü · Ciha Kalesi · Muratlı Cami
Place names and indexes are compiled from the Türkiye Culture Portal, UNESCO, OpenStreetMap and public tourism sources.