HOLIDAY DESTINATION: KARS

Kars is a small city in Turkey. It’s located in the north-eastern part of Turkey. It’s been very popular recently not only because there are many things to do there, but also due to the way you can travel to get there.

THE BEST PLACES TO VISIT

Even though Kars is a small city, it has a lot of tourist attractions. First of all, it was home to ancient civilisations. It is the city of 1001 churches: Ani. It’s also called The Ghost Town of Ani because it was deserted by both man and nature centuries ago. Historians say that you can see a lot of historical ruins, which are all important parts of different cultures and religions. Also, the ‘Ghost City: Ani’ is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Lake Çıldır, which is a large freshwater lake, attracts tourists in both summer and winter. There are a lot of fishermen on the lake and you can see them fishing even when the lake is frozen. It’s the most interesting part of the nature there because they must make a hole in the ice to fish. However, it freezes by the morning, so they must do the same thing every morning. While walking on the thick ice in winter, you can also take in the beautiful, natural scenery around you. When you go to Kars, you can do sports activities such as skiing. There is a very popular skiing centre in Kars. Classes are available if you don’t know how to ski.

WEATHER AND WAY OF TRAVELLING

Kars is one of the coldest places in Turkey. The sun rises from Kars and it snows earlier in Kars than in the other cities of Turkey. When it is summer, the weather becomes warmer but not too hot.

When you plan to visit Kars, there are many ways to travel there. However, the easiest and most enjoyable way to travel Kars is by train. Although it takes 36 hours to arrive there, it is an enjoyable ride on the Kars orient express. Some travellers make their compartment coaches a living room. They put their belongings like books, food, bed, photos, so the compartment coaches look home-like.

WHAT TO EAT

Kars has one of the most delicious cuisines in Turkey. The best food you can try is goose meat. It’s a speciality for dinner in Kars. You can also taste other meals such as stuffed apple, Kars rice and bread.

If you want to explore new areas and satisfy yourself with attractions, food and new experiences, you must plan your next destination to Kars. Do not forget to buy Kars cheese before you come back, otherwise, you and your friends will miss the best cheese flavour in the world!