Posof, district and town of Ardahan, Turkey
Posof is a small town in Ardahan Province, in the far northeast of Turkey, close to the border with Georgia. It sits in a valley surrounded by forested hills and rocky slopes, with traditional stone buildings making up most of its center.
The area was originally a Georgian village called Dighviri before coming under Ottoman rule. The name Posof was officially adopted in 1929, and the town became the administrative center of its district from that point on.
The Posof bean, a large white variety, is a protected local product that shapes cooking on both sides of the border. It appears in shared dishes across neighboring communities, showing how closely the food traditions of this region are tied to its geography and trade routes.
Posof is reachable by road along routes that connect Turkey to Georgia, with shared minibuses being the most common way to get there, usually involving a transfer in Ardahan or Kars. The nearest airport is in Kars, so most visitors need to plan for at least one connection on the way.
The Türkgözü border crossing connects Turkey and Georgia on a daily basis and plays a key role in local trade. An expanded customs facility has increased the flow of goods, making this small town a meaningful point of exchange between the two countries.
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