Kars
TurkeyTR
City in Turkey
Kars is a city in northeast Turkey. It is the seat of Kars Province and Kars District. As of 2022, its population was 91,450. Kars, in classical historiography (Strabo), was in the ancient region known as Chorzene, part of the province of Ayrarat in the Kingdom of Armenia, and later the capital of the Bagratid Kingdom of Armenia from 929 to 961. Currently, the mayor of Kars is Ötüken Senger. The city had an Armenian ethnic majority until it was recaptured by Turkish nationalist forces in late 1920.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 96,700
- Coordinates
- 40.598, 43.085
- Timezone
- Europe/Istanbul
- Elevation
- 1768 m
Overview of Kars
Set in Turkey, Kars is a medium-sized town. Its resident count stands at approximately 96,700. Which tells you how much ground there is to cover. Kars is strongest on nature, culture and sports. Season planning starts with its northern-hemisphere location. Elevation is roughly 1,768 metres.
Things to do in Kars
Nature in Kars
(6)Kars's nature entries include Desert, Lakes, National Parks, Rivers and Volcanoes. Everything listed here comes from what Kars is actually tagged with. Altogether 6 options are tagged here.
Culture in Kars
(5)For culture, expect Ancient Ruins, Castles, Cathedrals, Churches and Religious Sites. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Kars's own activity tags.
Sports in Kars
(5)Sports lovers get Biking, Hiking, Skiing, Slopes and Snowboard. Everything listed here comes from what Kars is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Water Sports in Kars
(3)Our data lists Kitesurfing, Surf and Water Skiing as water sports options here. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Kars.
Adventure in Kars
(1)Under adventure, Kars is tagged with Adventure. Each one is worth building half a day around. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Kars.
Nightlife in Kars
(1)Our data lists Wine Bars as nightlife options here. Each one is worth building half a day around. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Kars.
Shopping in Kars
(1)Looking for shopping? Kars has Food. Each one is worth building half a day around. The list follows Kars's own activity tags.
Wellness in Kars
(1)Kars's wellness entries include Farms. All of it is drawn from Kars's recorded activities. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Best time to visit Kars
June to September is the window for swimming, boating and beach time. The shoulder months of April to June and September to October suit hiking and outdoor days. Snow activities belong to December to February. Kars stays visitable year-round thanks to its indoor options.
Getting there & around
Regional links serve Kars, and the centre does not need a car. Time zone: Europe/Istanbul.
Similar destinations
Places near Kars that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kars known for?
- Kars, in Turkey, is best known for nature, culture and sports. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 96,700 residents.
- What can you do in Kars?
- Recorded activities in Kars include Desert, Lakes, National Parks, Rivers and Volcanoes. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Kars?
- June to September is the window for swimming, boating and beach time. The shoulder months of April to June and September to October suit hiking and outdoor days. Snow activities belong to December to February. Kars stays visitable year-round thanks to its indoor options.
- Where is Kars located?
- Kars is located in Turkey. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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