Kars Castle

This castle, built in 1152 by vizier Firuz Akay by the order of Sultan Melik İzzeddin during the Saltuklu Principality, is a monument not only made of stone and brick, but also bearing the traces of history and emotions. Here are my feelings and thoughts while wandering around this fascinating building:
When I started to tour the castle step by step, I was impressed by the atmosphere of this place intertwined with history. The solidity of its stone walls symbolized the power of time and the durability of this masterpiece created by human hands. When I walked in, I felt like ghosts of the past. All the events that took place here, all the words spoken here were felt as living memories in the marks on the walls.
This castle is not just a structure, but also a personality that has witnessed the lives of many people. Saltuklu Sultan Melik Izzeddin's idea of ​​having this castle built was perhaps a reflection of the power and magnificence of his time. Timur's destruction, III. Reconstruction by order of Murad, destruction by Shah Abbas I of Iran and subsequent repairs; all these reflected people's devotion to this castle and its historical importance.
While visiting the castle, I couldn't stop myself from thinking about the flow of history. All the events that took place here and the efforts spent to repair this castle help us understand the history of humanity. People fought, repaired and rebuilt to defend this castle. This castle represents the resilience and determination of humanity.
Castle walls are a place where history speaks loudly. The coldness of the stones makes this structure, which has been the silent witness of centuries, even more impressive. Walking among these stones feels like a meeting with the past. It seems like there is a story under every stone, a period of time hidden behind every wall. This castle, like time itself, is a monument that bears the traces of past experiences, and witnessing this monument was a magical experience for me.

This is free entrance for the Kars Castle. One of the beautiful castle, visit during winter, full of snow. Castle located right at the city centre, walking distance like 1km. Surrounded with other iconic attraction, such as Kumbet mosque and stone bridge and etc. Is a MUST visit when you in Kars.

A visit to Kars Castle is like stepping into a timeless journey through history. The place is not just wonderful; it's meticulously maintained by the municipality. Moreover, its convenient proximity to the city center allows for a leisurely stroll. Whether you explore it in the summer or winter, its charm remains captivating.

You'll find serene mosques for prayer, and charming riverside cafes, all adding to the allure of this remarkable destination.

Great view of Kars once you reach the top. 12 century castle.

Wow wow wow!!! This is a must if you visit Kars. Allow 90 to 120 minutes to wander around. Take a camera and snap away. We visited in January 2022, and there was snow on the ground. There is a little tea shop at the top, but although it was open, we did not grab anything to drink/eat.

It got really cold when the sun set.

There are toilets available.

All photos shown were taken on my phone.

Located in the centre of town. great day out with family also a bunch of lads. Beautiful views overlooking the city aswell as great selecting of restaurants and shopping

Well preserved ruins with a great view of Kars.

A quintessential example of Medieval castles, dominating the historical and modern day Kars from the top of the hill. Worth to climb to get a nice view of Kars.

Fascinating place in forgotten part of Turkey. I was really surprised with offered services and modern shops and coffee places. Smiling friendly staff and amazing atmosphere during the night. Highly recommended!

Spectacular panorama at sunset, laid back vibe. Good spot for a coffee. Or local cheese with fresh ekmek.

An old fortress that sits on top of a hill. A short 5 minutes uphill walk will bring you one of the best views of the modern city of Kars. It is free and open to public.

Really beautiful, because it is on a hill it gives you a beautiful view over the city and the snow/mountain's behind it. At night it is even more amazing

Very pretty at night as well! Nice, clean and modern territory outside.

Love it, great place for visit

One of the most romantik place for walking on evening...Light is awesom...you can observed city...

Very chilling place with good view on Kars city, pleasant cafe near by. Even though castle doesn't look so magnificent and you can't entry everything, it is worth to visit :)

Castle of Kars is located on the top of the city and has amazing view down of couple of mosques, old bridge and city itself.

Well i'm meditating for hours in this beautiful castle. i felt like the whole universe was between my hands.

Impressive building with a breathtaking view. But unfortunately the frescoes inside are in a very bad state 😕.

It's an very interesting Castle. Fun to explore and from the top you can get a beautiful view of Kars.