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Things to see in Kars (Turkey): 17 places and when to go
Kars is a town in Turkey with around 77,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 17 places in and around it, mainly Nature (9), Mountains (9), History (3). The best known are Cathedral of Kars, Castle of Kars and Kars Museum. The best time to come is September; also possible: October to August. In June there are 14 h 53 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 06. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Turkey · 40.6085, 43.0975
- Population
- About 77,000
- Places
- 17 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (9) · Mountains (9) · History (3) · Hot springs (3) · Temples (2) · Museums and art (2)
- Best time
- September.
- Also possible
- October to August.
- Nearest airport
- ESB Ankara, 859 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Ciritmeydanı Hill, at 2,773 m.
What to see in Kars
The places in and around Kars, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Cathedral of KarsArmenian Cathedral converted into a Mosque in Kars, Turkey597 m
- Castle of KarsCastle in Turkey836 m
- Kars MuseumMuseum in Kars District1.2 km
- Fethiye Mosque, KarsMosque in Kars, northeastern Turkey849 m
- Üçler HillHill in Kars, northeastern Turkey13 km
- Beş HillsHill in Kars, northeastern Turkey22 km
- Büyükyahni HillHill in Kars, northeastern Turkey19 km
- Ciritmeydanı HillHill in Kars, northeastern Turkey21 km
- Daryol HillHill in Kars, northeastern Turkey20 km
- Hedef HillHill in Kars, northeastern Turkey25 km
- Küçükyahni HillHill in Kars, northeastern Turkey15 km
- Sarıbaba HillHill in Kars, northeastern Turkey26 km
- Tap HillHill in Kars, northeastern Turkey17 km
- Cheese MuseumMuseum972 m
- Mazlumoğlu BathsHammam in Kars District877 m
- İlbeyoğlu BathsHammam in Kars District854 m
- Topçuoğlu BathsHammam in Kars District752 m
When to go to Kars
The best time to visit Kars is September; also possible: October to August. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible9:24
- FebPossible10:27
- MarPossible11:41
- AprPossible13:05
- MayPossible14:16
- JunPossible14:53
- JulPossible14:38
- AugPossible13:37
- SepBest time12:15
- OctPossible10:53
- NovPossible9:42
- DecPossible9:06
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 53 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 06. In September, 17 of the 17 places are at their best.
When to go to Turkey in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Kars
The nearest main airport is Esenboğa International Airport (ESB, Ankara), 859 km as the crow flies. How to get around Turkey (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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And all of Turkey, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Kars?
The best known: Cathedral of Kars, Castle of Kars, Kars Museum, Fethiye Mosque, Kars, Üçler Hill. In all, 17 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Kars?
September; also possible: October to August. In June there are 14 h 53 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 06.
How do you get to Kars?
The nearest main airport is Esenboğa International Airport (ESB), 859 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Kars as the destination and these 17 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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