Kars, Provincial capital in northeastern Turkey.
The city extends along both sides of the Kars River at 1,768 meters elevation, connected by an ancient bridge constructed by Seljuq Turks.
Kars changed control multiple times between Ottoman, Russian, and Armenian forces until 1920, when Turkish forces established permanent control of the region.
The Church of Holy Apostles, now known as Kümbet Camii, stands as a testament to the transformation from an Armenian church to a Turkish mosque.
The city maintains rail connections to major Turkish destinations and houses Kafkas University, established in 1992, serving regional educational needs.
Local cheese production remains central to the economy, with specific aging methods developed during the long winter months at high altitude.
Location: Kars Province
Elevation above the sea: 1,768 m
Website: http://www.kars.bel.tr
Website: http://kars.bel.tr
GPS coordinates: 40.60778,43.09583
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:43
Cathedral of Ani
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Fethiye Mosque, Kars
802 m
Cathedral of Kars
538 m
Yereruyk Basilica
47.3 km
Menüçehr Mosque
41.7 km
Castle of Kars
830 m
Tekor Basilica
37.7 km
Church of the Holy Redeemer of Ani
42.2 km
Horomos
46.2 km
Khtzkonk Monastery
34.7 km
Kars Museum
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Church of Saint Gregory of Tigran Honents
42.4 km
Church of Saint Gregory of Abughamrents
41.5 km
Church of the Holy Apostles of Ani
41.6 km
Monastery of the Virgins
42.2 km
Church of Saint Gregory of Gagkashen
41.4 km
Caravanserai in Jrapi
51.1 km
Taşköprü
748 m
Tygnis Fortress
53.7 km
Silk Road Bridge, Ani
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Citadel of Ani
41.6 km
Holy Trinity Church
50.6 km
Church of the Holy Mother of God
835 m
Bagnayr monastery
34.5 km
Maghasberd
40.4 km
Церковь Огузлу
38.6 km
Surb Astvatsatsin church
54.6 km
Aghin Cemetery
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