Kars - Narin Kalesi

An Armenian castle and later an Ottoman citadel dominates the old town of Kars. It stands on Urartian foundations and was altered around the middle of the 12th century by the Saltukogullari and then rebuilt on the orders of Sultan Murat III after it was completely destroyed by the Mongol Timur in 1386. The castle site is unchanged since the 19th century Crimean War. Visits can be arranged at certain times.