📜 Magnificent medieval city, once home to 200,000 people.
🔍 Known as 'City of 1001 Churches' or 'City of Forty Gates'.
🏛️ Explore ancient ruins and extraordinarily beautiful churches
🕌 See the nearly thousand-year-old Menüçehr Mosque
🌍 Visit a site of historical intrigue and conservation efforts
🚶 Easy to visit, no special permission needed since 2004
🚧 Site of ongoing restoration work, some areas might be affected
🗺️ Located in disputed territory, be aware of regional sensitivities
📍 Situated in Ocaklı Köyü, Kars province, Turkey, near the Armenian border.
Last updated 9 days ago
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