Ruins of Ani
Ruins of Ani is a place that we do not recommend missing when you visit Kars
The City of Ani was built on the Silk Road by the Urartu and reached its golden age during 10th century under the rule of Armenians. The city of Ani is of great importance for the Christian world and known as the City of Many Churches. The first mosque and the first epitaph by Turks are in Ani as well. When the Silk Road lost its importance during 16th century and Kars was declared the centre, Ani was left and most of the buildings were ruined with earthquakes. The Ruins of Ani has its place in the UNESCO, World Heritage List, and is still a unique attraction with churches still standing, the mosque, the city walls and the neighbouring valley
