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Wanderlog staff Updated • updatedMar 31, 2023
How long is the drive from Yerevan to Ankara?
The direct drive from Yerevan to Ankara is 868 mi (1,396 km), and should have a drive time of 18 hrs 26 mins in normal traffic.
If you’re going on a road trip from Yerevan to Ankara, we did the research for you and compiled some great stops along the way — with Goreme, Batumi, Trabzon, Urgup, and Nevsehir, as well as top places to visit like Uplistsikhe and Mount Aragats, or the ever-popular Haghpat Monastery Complex.
The top cities between Yerevan and Ankara are Goreme, Batumi, Trabzon, Urgup, and Nevsehir. Goreme is the most popular city on the route. It's 16 hours from Yerevan and 3 hours from Ankara.
Batumi, the capital of the Georgian republic of Adjara, is a popular resort and port city located on the Black Sea. The city's waterfront promenade, Batumi Boulevard, features a beach and park. Alphabetic Tower is an impressive 130m-high tower adorned with Georgian script that offers stunning views from its seaside observation deck.
66% as popular as Goreme
23 minutes off the main route, 41% of way to Ankara
Trabzon is a Turkish city located on the northeast coast of the Black Sea. Originally constructed as a church in the 13th century, the Hagia Sophia has undergone various transformations to finally become a mosque with renovated ceiling frescoes. The Trabzon Museum, situated in an early-1900s mansion featuring rococo and art nouveau designs, showcases archaeological and ethnographic displays that detail the city's history.
19% as popular as Goreme
7 minutes off the main route, 52% of way to Ankara
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Ürgüp
Ürgüp is a town in Nevşehir province in the Cappadocia area of Central Anatolia, Turkey. It is the seat of Ürgüp District. Its population is 24,647. The town lies at an average elevation of 1,044 m. Wikipedia.
17% as popular as Goreme
21 minutes off the main route, 84% of way to Ankara
Göreme is a centrally located town in Turkey's Cappadocia region. A popular attraction, the Göreme Open Air Museum showcases cave churches and frescoes dating back to the 10th and 12th centuries. The area also boasts Uçhisar Castle, a large rock formation that has been carved into a fortress with stunning panoramic views from its summit. Nature enthusiasts flock to Paşabağ Valley for its fairy chimney rock formations.
Most popular city on this route
22 minutes off the main route, 84% of way to Ankara
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Nevşehir
Nevşehir is a city in the Central Anatolia Region of Turkey. It is the seat of Nevşehir Province and Nevşehir District. Its population is 123,882. It is 290 km from the capital Ankara and lies within the historical region of Cappadocia. Wikipedia.
11% as popular as Goreme
19 minutes off the main route, 85% of way to Ankara
Best stops along Yerevan to Ankara drive
The top stops along the way from Yerevan to Ankara (with short detours) are Göreme Open Air Museum, Batumi Botanical Garden, and Göreme. Other popular stops include Sümela Monastery, Batumi Boulevard, and Stalin Museum.
The Haghpat Monastery Complex is a fine specimen of medieval Armenian architectural style, built in the tenth century. It offers a breathtaking panoramic view and comprises multiple buildings such as a church and bell tower. The Sanahin Monastery nearby is also worth visiting as it shares similarity with Haghpat. Unfortunately, both churches are now empty landmarks rather than functional monasteries.
Without exaggeration one of the most beautiful religious places I have visited. Relatively few tourists, the monastery looks ancient and deserted. I felt like I was in a Tomb Raider or Indiana Jones movie. You can get the best photo of the whole complex if you climb the wall at the back of the grounds.
Jakub Smutn? — Google review
Beautiful monastry with a large stone-carved christian cross under UNESCO protection
As mentioned by other reviewers, it is recommended if you travel with a knowledgeable local guide who could provide a proper introduction and historical facts. Else this would seem like another monastry (which there are plenty in this region...and on the surface they all look similar).
Charn Y — Google review
This monastery is quite larger than others which were built in medieval times. Inside is very beautiful with amazing architecture. Unsurprisingly it was registered as a world heritage site and worth to visit.
Duangporn Phulsuksombati — Google review
Beautiful monastery, over 1000 years old and protected by UNESCO. Easy to reach from Tbilisi, about 2h with no border crossing delays. Beautiful grounds, very interesting and worth visiting. No entrance fees.
Adriana Y — Google review
It's the second monastery that we visitied on our Armenia daytrip from Tbilisi. It's quite a bumby ride up there but it's all worth it.
Kaila Sharlene — Google review
First of all, it is on UNESCO world heritage list... So I think it's of one the most important places in Armenia to visit.
And, I can't tell you about its nature! wondering and excellent.
mohsen shemirani — Google review
Monastery complex high on the hill overlooking the gorge of the "Crazy" river. The church has frescoes painted in the colours which are on the Armenian flag that show the last supper and Jesus depicted holding the Bible. Very interesting.
Stewart Edge — Google review
Don't miss the secret door behind the oven in the wall. Used for supplies and harvesting at night via the tunnel and cave complex. Imagine if for hundreds of miles in most directions how many of these heritage sites could be enjoyed if they weren't used as tank practice in ethnic cleansing programs.
Sam ?Sark? Sark — Google review
A UNESCO world heritage site, it has historical significance although it's not a very big complex. The other church is currently unavailable on tour since they're expanding the road.
Hilary L. Chow FRAS — Google review
Any type of vehicle is suitable for visiting Haghpat Monastery!
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Caravan Rent a Car — Google review
UNESCO site , spectacular and beautiful architecture. Lovely location in the mountains
Rajesh Nair — Google review
Rich in history and truly beautiful. A must-see in northern Armenia.
D D — Google review
Placed on UNESCO's World Heritage List I expected more informational statements. It's worth to visit. View on the top is also great. 100AMD for the toilet.
Kritsana Potsatian — Google review
As the monastery is placed on UNESCO's World Heritage List I expected more informational statements. Definitely beautiful and worth to visit. 100AMD for the toilet.
Mák Zita — Google review
Beautiful monastery the church have a perfect acoustic sound well preserved
joyce arteaga — Google review
Went here on a Hyur Service tour with Samuel and he described really well (in English!) the history, religion and context behind the church and khachkars. Beautiful surroundings and not very crowded.
Uplistsikhe is an archaeological site that contains the remains of a rock-cut town that dates back to the Iron Age. The town, consisting of caves and other structures carved into the rocky landscape, offers a unique glimpse into ancient Georgian history. It is possible to visit Uplistsikhe as part of day trips from Tbilisi, along with other nearby attractions such as Mtskheta and Gori or David Gareja Monastery.
Very exciting place. Ancient caves and pretty view. Can be considered as a light trekking. On the top of the hill there's a deserted church. If you travel with a little baby, don't bring a stroller here, it's not possible to go up with it
Anastasia G (Ananaska) — Google review
Just the view from above can’t describe how great it felt to reach the top.
A wonderful place to walk but requires you to be prepared as it’s slightly slippery and require you to have less weight carried to ease the process.
Avoid during the rain and try to make sure to carry a water bottle to stay hydrated.
DKQ — Google review
Historical place of importance with lots of caves. Absolutely amazing. Had a good time spent with family. Lots of Historical facts. We went with a guide and recommended to go with a guide. Have a look at the AV in the museum before going to the caves. Nice experience.
Shankar Mahadevan — Google review
Two ticket types. 15 and 20 lari(with wine tasting). Very nice place with unique history and very beautiful hills. Prepare yourself some warm clothes and hat, it is extremely windy out there.
Anzhelika Volynkina — Google review
Nice area.
Worth stopping by if you are in the area instead of a similar attraction near the Turkish border.
Ticket cost 15 gel. Or 20 gel with wine tasting at the end of the rout in a small nice winery. Go for the 20.
Guy Mizrahi — Google review
It was a great experience to know the history and culture of ancient Georgia how they live and how the protected themselves in this fortresses. Just a reminder, of you are afraid of heights, you can always turn around. But if you really want to explore the caves, you have to go all the way up, they have signs to guide you to the the exit on the opposite side of the fortress. It's great to explore every corner of it, helps you to build your appreciation with ancient history of Georgians who live in caves.
Rich Bartolome — Google review
History geeks, assemble! This place is for you.
The site is exciting to look at, I was lucky to get a wonderful guide who passionately explained the life of the ancient civilization found on the site.
We could see the queen chamber, the commoner chamber, the ancient wine making system, and the underground jail (it will activate your claustrophobia when you look at it, but my my it is wonderful to look at).
Oh, did I forget to mention that the view from the top of the site is *chef's kiss* top notch!! There's a church on the bottom of the site as well.
Suciani Arta — Google review
The view is nice but the town itself is nothing surprising. There are no explaining signs anywhere. Might be more interesting with a guide. The wine tasting in the end was decent, the wines are great and the ladies explain the Georgian wine process well.
Klemet- Gustav Tamm — Google review
Uplistsikhe is an ancient rock cave town, one of the oldest settlements in the Caucasus. It is an enormous cave city near Mtkvari River in its north side. It has a beautiful view with stone caves. I loved it that how this structure is maintained so well. There is a cathedral too on the top. I would recommend everyone to wear comfy clothes like jeans or track pants & sports shoes while visiting this place as it would be helpful to climb & walk through this landscape.
Bushra Shaikh Galatgekar — Google review
UNESCO world heritage site with cave town was built more than 2000 years ago, beautifully carved inside the rocks worth the visit. An absolute must-see in Georgia. You must get a guide for better experiences.
Nihan Aksoy — Google review
This was the first time that Cindy and I have experienced a place such as this one where the town was made up of caves. The snow-covered landscape made for some interesting and captivating pictures.
These caves are an incredible. We highly recommend visiting.
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Greg Johnston — Google review
An interesting site with the ruins of an ancient town. There is some light "climbing" involved, so wear good shoes. It was windy on top, but it was over 35 degrees warm when we visited, and therefore we didn't stay for very long. Basic fee 15 Lari, 20 with wine tasting. Audio tour guide available, and you can also book a private tour with a guide.
Linda P?rn?nen — Google review
Moderate climb maybe takes 20-30 mins to reach at the top.
Shouldn't be an issue if you don't have any joint pain issues.
The view at the top is good and nice to see history of people in Uplishtikhe.
At the time entry price is 15 gel and for guide you get at 20 gel.
Suyash Sreekumar — Google review
Out of all the cave towns in Georgia, this one is the oldest (2nd century BC). I've been here twice and I love it more each time. It can be windy so be careful when wearing a hat or other loose things. You can enjoy it without a guide but it would be better if you did a guided tour so that you get all the information about the different rooms. Be sure to wear decent shoes! You can pay a small amount to sample different wines and some chacha near the exit.
Brett Hamilton — Google review
Fantastic cave town to visit, it’s quite big and spent 2hrs there. On the top, you can visit a nice church and see very beautiful river Mtkvari view. Top is windy and cold, must wear jacket. When come down, just follow your right side and you come come out from a small tunnel.
Terance Yeow — Google review
Ancient city in the mountain caves city 🏔️ historical since 2,000 Before centuries. On of the unique attraction in Georgia for people who love history as an real open air museum 🖼️ mix with hiking on the rock. Good place to visit
Kim Dr.Choakchai Eaimrittikrai — Google review
Cave town Built in AD 4-6 Centuries, 20,000+people used to live here. Complex systems and functions inside all the caves, from water/fire supply, art and entertainment, to wine cellar and pharmacy.
Ticket is 15 and you’ll have a bit hike on the rocks so make sure to wear a comfortable shoes!
Kong Lin — Google review
One of our favourite destinations in Georgia. Seeing it with my own eyes wass much better and more beautiful compared to any photos/videos that I've ever seen. Love everything about Uplistsikhe
Nomad's World — Google review
It's like a Grand Canyon, you have to walk up by stairs and sometimes climbing the rocks so be ready for it. Up there was very windy and the wind carried dust into your eyes, so be careful
There's also a wine tasting spot where you have to buy a ticket at the entrance first.
The ticket was 20 Gel included the wine tasting. Worth the money and time.
Pook Sutatta — Google review
Most amazing site with stunning views and incredible history. You can truly imagine yourself in the time when the city was alive with people, animals, and unique way of life amongstthe rocks.
Alicia Jobe — Google review
An amazing place, in a very beautiful and picturesque area. An ancient cave city, one of the first cities in Georgia. The city arose at the end of the 2nd - beginning of the 1st millennium BC. e., experienced several ups and downs, was finally abandoned in the 19th century and is thus a multi-layered archaeological site, one of the most important monuments of Georgian culture. The uniqueness of the monument lies in the fact that, thanks to its structure, it has preserved the remains of architectural and religious buildings built over several millennia.
Andrei Areshchanka — Google review
I loved it. It has that polish of reality unfortunately, with people writing on the wall of such a historical landmark. It is admirable, I recommend taking the guide for explaining every location, room and things there
Alexandra Me — Google review
This is a neat place. Great views and fun to hike around the ruins. The wine ticket upgrade was also nice. If you like visiting this place, you must ultimately visit the Cappadocia region of Turkey. Uplistsike is a fraction of a taste of what awaits in Cappadocia.
Tracy Tindle — Google review
Uplistsikhe is a large cave town located in the Kvemo Kartli region of Georgia. It is one of the oldest continuously inhabited settlements in the world, dating back to the 6th century BC. The town is carved into the side of a cliff and consists of a maze of interconnected caves, chambers, and tunnels. Uplistsikhe was once an important religious and political center, and it is home to a number of important archaeological sites, including a temple, a church, and a royal palace. The town is now a popular tourist destination, and it offers stunning views of the surrounding countryside.
Uplistsikhe is a must-see for anyone interested in Georgian history and culture. The town is a fascinating example of ancient architecture, and it is a great place to learn about the region's rich history. The views from Uplistsikhe are also simply stunning, and they make for a great photo opportunity.
If you're looking for a unique and unforgettable travel experience, I highly recommend visiting Uplistsikhe. It's a place that will stay with you long after you've left.
Nitin Agrawal — Google review
It is an ancient rock-hewn town in eastern Georgia- approx 10 kilometers east of the town of Gori.
Historically important site. A must visit for history or archeology enthusiast.
Climbing into the top is a tough task. But you won’t repent once you see it from the top. A church is located at the top. And a wine-yard on the other side of the rock.
JIJEESH UPENDRAN — Google review
An absolute must-see in Georgia. The caves are very impressive. There is a parking for 2 GEL and a nice cafe nearby as well. Count at least 2 hours to visit the complex.
D D — Google review
Uplistsikhe
The rock cut caves of Uplistsikhe are located on the left bank of river Kura (Mtkvari in Georgian) some 11 Km east of Gori - Joseph Stalin’s village. These rock hewn dwellings belong to an era between the 2nd millennium BC and the 1st millennium AD. There are clusters of residential places, sacrificial altars, and wine cellers well marked in the cave complex. They say the nearby town continued to be inhabited until the 13th century AD when it was abandoned. Sun God was worshiped during those periods of what they call pagan religion. The Mongol invaders are said to have destroyed this important centre of trade and religion.
Listed under the UNESCO world heritage sites these caves are vulnerable to damage by natural calamities as well as the vagaries of the weather. There was an earthquake in 1920 that resulted in considerable damage in the area. Concrete pillars, supports, and brackets can be seen supporting the vulnerable parts of the caves.
I visited Uplistsikhe in April 2024.
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Mount Aragats is a remote and impressive 4-peaked volcano, reaching an elevation of 13,420 feet. The climb to its summit offers an unforgettable adventure that takes you through changing landscapes, from meadows to rocky terrains. At the top, hikers are rewarded with breathtaking panoramic views of Armenia's rugged landscapes. This journey is not just physical but also emotional and spiritual, as Mount Aragats symbolizes Armenia's enduring spirit and untamed natural wonder.
My most favourite place In Armenia is Mt. Aragats. Road to reach there is just awesome, so much greenery , and clouds are on you....seriously. You can click hundreds of photos and still not enough. There is a small lake and the views around are just awesome. You would just want to sit and relax.
Shahin Pookotil — Google review
I have been here more over 5-6 times , i love this place here the lake with the mountain view with tea is always a good vibe . Been here with friends and always been good vibes only .
Akshay kumar shadakshari — Google review
For awarness: you CAN go hiking/climbing October.. Yes, it will be harder. You will need a GPS downloaded track and shoes with crampons. You will be most likely alone. Defiantly worth it! Go for North Peak and for South Peak as a desert. Ask me questions if you need a sparring partner! Good luck!
Jarek Kowalski — Google review
One of the most beautiful mountains of this geographic area! Volcanic origin mountain, has 4 summits. The highest one is Northern peak. Not technically difficult, but except summer time and after late autumn, need crampons and one ice axe
Hrach Hovhannisyan — Google review
Hiked South peak and would recommend to everyone!
Մարտին — Google review
Climbing Mount Aragats is an unforgettable adventure that takes you to the rooftop of Armenia. As you ascend through changing landscapes, from fertile plateaus to rocky terrains, the mountain reveals its majestic beauty. At its summit, the reward is beyond words, offering breathtaking panoramic views of Armenia's rugged landscapes. This climb is not just a physical journey; it's an emotional and spiritual one as well. Mount Aragats stands as a symbol of Armenia's enduring spirit and its untamed natural wonder, making the ascent a transformative experience for anyone who embarks on this remarkable journey.
Hovhannes Minasyan — Google review
Hiked Southern Peak - 3,888 m (12,756 ft)
It was perfect; lush greenery, magnificently constant lake view while hiking, no crowd thus no noise, and fresh air.
Perfect one-day weekend hike from urbanization.
Please carry your water and food.
Rohan Singh — Google review
easy hiking
beautiful and green nature
great views of lake kari and mount ararat
siamak moaven — Google review
This is the north summit or North False, the highest point at the wast side may couldn’t be reached without special gears or support. The highest point is: 4090m
Be careful in the seasons the crater and the summits have more snow and be careful about the weather conditions. The total time of the ascend and come back maybe is about 15h normally.
Safa Daneshvar — Google review
Nice and easy. Just beware of wild dangerous dogs.
Nikola Guerra — Google review
Beatiful hiking site also for not so touristic people. One star down for unability to reach the place easily (i.e. public transport). There are almost no marks on the hiking trails
The Stalin Museum displays an assortment of photographs, artwork and mementos from the life of the infamous Communist Party leader. However, it does not strive to provide a fair and unbiased account of Stalin's career or actions. Instead, it remains a tribute to the Gori native who played a significant role in world history during the 20th century.
An interesting place to visit if you are into the Soviet era history. Lots of photos, letters and other artefacts. And not to forget Stalin’s train coach.
Our guided tour (in Russian) was very informative and educational, many thanks to the very professional guide.
Allow up to one hour for your visit.
Tours in English language are available too.
Olga — Google review
Created in Soviet era, this museum is a nice example of Stalin's empire style and Soviet Culture of that time, as well as propaganda. However, we were lucky to get to a tour with local museum guide and I have to admit that the excursion was very informative and interesting. They totally understand that most part of the exhibit was created by the culture of propaganda. They also tried to expand the exhibit with new information related to repressions. But currently the process of renovation of the exhibition is frozen, unfortunately. My personal opinion is that together with the exhibition of Soviet occupation, which is located in the National Museum in Tbilisi, this museum will help you to create relatively fair picture of what were happening during the Soviet's era.
Polina Vinnikova — Google review
Outside of main bldg is his train car and house where he was born/lived at young age. Inside the main bldg, a museum expo is upstairs. 3-4 large rooms with a lot of photos of him and people around him. Unfortunately, very little in English. You better read Georgian or Russian. He was a handsome young guy. What happened?
LYBE SPOTTER — Google review
Stalin doesn't mean much to me as an Arab, but I found his story and the museum quite interesting. It's important to get a guide though. Also because most descriptions are in Georgian
and Russian, and there are lot's of pictures that require lots of context.
Afnan Abed — Google review
Good place to experience the history. Unfortunately the place is very small for the price you pay. Taking photo is allowed inside whereas taking video is not allowed, well maintained. you can buy tickets from the counter at the ground floor.
Sivan Kumar — Google review
It’s a beautiful museum about Stalin. He was living in the next old house until he was 4 years old with his family . it’s a part of the museum. They have many original items from Stalin time. The cost is 15 lari . The tour guide speaks good English. متحف عن ستالين المتحف جميل ويستحق الزيارة
Fatemah Al (Fatemahmoments) — Google review
“Stepping into the Stalin Museum in Georgia was like journeying through a time capsule into the complex legacy of one of the most controversial figures in modern history. The museum, located in Gori, meticulously documents Joseph Stalin’s life, from his humble beginnings in the small town to his rise to power as the leader of the Soviet Union.
Ticket- 15 GLE
There was a rail road train which was open for tourists but was closed when i visited with no reason from the management
Nimz — Google review
Not a fan of Stalin but history cannot deny the relevance of the man. Interesting to get a bit of insight and learn a bit more about him. The museum is quite large and includes the house he grew up in, the actual museum with many artifacts and his personal train. Unfortunately the day we were there, there were no English guides and many of the explanations were in either Georgian or Russian so we had to use Google Translate but was worth visiting.
Arnold Kolbe — Google review
If you’re into history and lucky enough to reach Gori in search of history then this place would give you so much more than you think.
A lot of aspects, history and incidents hidden in just one place. This review would be very short to explain this place.
Just go there and explore. Look into my pictures and videos for a clear idea what you gonna find there.
Waqar Shah — Google review
Very interesting museum featuring Stalin's birthhouse. The train wagon used to take him to Yalta to sign the treaties ending WWII, and the actual museum featuring many items from his days as Soviet ruler. Worth the stop. The beautiful Castle and Fortress is just a 5 minute walk from the museum.
Patric Lausch — Google review
Previously, I did not know who Stalin was, but after visiting his museum in Georgia, I gained a greater understanding of his history. If you are planning a trip to Georgia, do not forget to visit his museum once you learn his entire history.😍❤️
Toxic Biker — Google review
Some interesting pieces but no real story being told. Mostly just pictures with a very brief description. Interesting to visit nonetheless
Walter Heijkamp — Google review
Really tough to give this museum 5 stars because it is the worst museum I've ever been to, but that's why I'm still recommending going there. The museum itself should be in a museum. Let me explain:
The building is like a time machine that takes you back to the Soviet Union.
After paying 15 GEL per person, you get to see how the Soviet Union brainwashed people, even glorifying a monster like Stalin. There's a wild mix of photos, paintings and some statues. If you get lucky enough to see an English translation, you'll still have a hard time to understand it because the translation is bad and there's little to no context. So make sure to listen to a podcast about Stalin or read an article about him before you go.
The museum leaves out lots of the important parts of Stalins past. Like him being a gangster who was the mastermind behind a robbery in Tbilisi that left 40 people dead.
I wanted to learn about him killing millions of people in gulags and executions but had to ask because instead I only saw paintings showing him as a hero and all people loving him. The employee pointed me to a very small room downstairs, which barely talked about anything bad he did.
Make sure to also visit Stalins armored train outside. An employee unlocked it and we walked through. He was afraid to fly so he even took the train to the Potsdam conference.
One of the most bizarre and factually incorrect museums I've been to. But it's so bizarre and false, it makes it worth a trip.
Dror H — Google review
The museum is nice for those who can’t google to find the information or search for some images of that times. There is too much unnecessary stuff in the museum. A lot of repetition and boredom. 15 lari per person is a huge overprice. The WC’s are just as horrible, like buy a normal toilets already. Also the museum smelled like a cheap homemade soup and the staff was randomly gossiping or watching some Facebook videos in various areas. This creates zero atmosphere.
Ekaterine (Catherine) — Google review
It is a dark part of our history. But we need to understand and not to forget it so we can learn from the mistakes of the past . It’s amazing that this part of history is preserved and it’s a must visit for everyone. Great museum and well laid out and easy to follow
Alex Naumov — Google review
Interesting place, all about Stalin. Audio tour was unavailable, but still good to walk round some of the labels are in English as well as Russian and Georgian.
Fractional Stacker — Google review
Just a collection of pictures on the walls. It was interesting to find out some facts, but overall not so involving. The old house was closed for entrance.
Alexandra Me — Google review
If you are looking for an unbiased perspective on Stalin, you won’t find it here. The narrative is primarily pro Stalin and lacks depth. If you are familiar with the history of Stalin, you won’t learn anything new - the guided tour is one hour long all key events in Stalin’s life are covered superficially.
The museum contains various depictions of the key events, copies and originals of the official documents and press, and Stalin’s personal items.
Sergei Filin — Google review
Very interesting
50 min out of Tbilisi in gori town.
1.5 hours at least needs to visit
you need to have leader to explain about things in museum
haniye haeri — Google review
Must place visit for communist loyals.. there is a stalin museum which has photographs , books and all details during the course of life of Joseph stalin. Also you can see the old house where stalin lived within the same garden walls of the museum. There is also an armoured train bogie which used to be used by stalin during his prime days.
Damu Murali — Google review
I don't know much about Joseph Stalin before visit museum and after listen & introduction by guide I read more about Stalin...
This museum show only the good side of Stalin start from his parents, home town, start work, how he be part of communist, world war 2 and until his dead. It's interesting as poor kid going to top of Soviet who win world war II but didn't show his bad side of historical...
Amazing ruins, fascinating place to see buildings from 11th century. It's like complex so you can walk a lot. It cost 22TL for entry per person.
The Laventure — Google review
Ani is a spectacular site. The landscape is beautiful. The site does require a considerable amount of walking so be prepared with good walking shoes and water. The paths are clearly marked and easy to follow. There are signs at each site explaining the history. The MuzeKart works at this site. There are simple toilet facilities and a little cafe on site as well. You can even see Armenia across the way from the ruins.
Bethany Eckert — Google review
One of the largest cities of the period, it is said to have a population of 100 thousand people. It is a very beautiful place, fascinating but there are many missing points. We walked for about 3 hours on average. The temperature of the weather makes the trip a little difficult. I wish there were long descriptions in front of the ruins. There is definitely a need to work on environmental cleaning and organization. Entrance is 100 TL, but you can get a museum card. There is also a discount for students for the museum card, which costs 60 TL per person. The fact that we can use it in other places is also a plus point. You are next to the Arpaçay River, which separates the border between Turkey and Armenia. The flags of the countries are waving on both sides, but of course, nothing compares to the nobility of the Turkish flag...
Emrah — Google review
If anyone wants to fall in love with historical details and stories he/she should visit this magical place, i stand in front of the ruins stunning, Thinking about how beautiful life they had before.
Zinah Alshmati — Google review
This was my favorite place in Turkey that I visited. It was a wonderful tour through history. It is amazing to imagine how this city was built and the walls on the edge of the canyon with such beautiful views.
Neil Slater — Google review
It is out of the city you should visit there either with a tour shuttle or a vehicle. I have visited it in November it wasn’t that cold, it is better to visit with a tour guide otherwise you may not understand what is what, overall I am not disappointed to visit, some rehabilitations are ongoing I am sure it will be much better within few year but for now you will be able to touch the history, you will need a museum card, for nationals you can use your national museum card, for foreigners it should not be more than 25-30Euros and you can use the card for all around the country
figen kelemer — Google review
İf you're visiting Kars, you should definitely visit Ani. İt's 42 kms away from Kars, you can take a shuttle from the city to go there. A place you must visit!
Afaq Ahmed — Google review
Wonderful experience to visit this unique historical site. It is quite moving to stand there and think of the grans city that one was and envisage life there. Entry price now 50TL. We took the shuttle from Mix Point Café cost 20TL return. The bus left Ani at 1.30pm. It was very hot and sunny at Ani but so worth it.
Peter Gorman — Google review
Amazing place…isolated ruins floating on a sea of grass. Be prepared to walk ( at your own pace ) quite a distance to cover the whole site. Amazing isolated location looking over a canyon to Armenia.
Pat Kustu — Google review
One of the pretty and amazing ruined Ani, i would really suggest to go by own if possible, because i follow the tour, they only allow us to spent 1hr 15mins which is not enough for me. Generally if you going to see everything, i think minimum you may need to spend 2hrs or more, slowly walk through and see each places. This is amazing place that must visit during your Kars trip. The entrance ticket is 160TL. Visit during winter, the sky is grey, if in summer or any good weather with blue sky, so you can take a nice photo with the landscape too.
Koeyaa — Google review
Amazing setting, wonderful ruins. One of the most impressive archeological sites I've ever visited, just after Gize, Rome, Petra, Angkor Wat, Bagan, Machu Picchu and Tikal.
José Vieira — Google review
Beautiful ruins with an amazing surrounding landscape! Price as of November 2023 is 180 TL per person to enter without a Museum Pass. There is a convenient bus from the centre of Kars that takes you there for 60 TL return. It currently leaves at 9am from next to the Chocolade Boutique. Great day trip!
Christoph Rottier — Google review
Amazing ruins in Ani, train travel from Ankara to Kars is really 27 hours at a speed of 60kmh average. Good experience but fortunately the body health can follow it
Tjutju Tjahjaman — Google review
Worth the visit, if you like history and exploration you’ll need good 3-4 hours maybe 6. You just don’t want to leave. If you don’t care much, you can walk it in 1-2 hours.
More than 4000 years of history here!
The river divides Türkiye of Armenia
Oz MP — Google review
Exceptional site - is more like an open air museum rather than ruins. Do consider doing a guided tour as the site is huge and full of many ruins some more some less obvious to the naked eye. Highly recommended.
Ms Ginger — Google review
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Şehitler, Şehitlik Caddesi No:87, 36000 Ocaklı/Kars Merkez/Kars, Türkiye
Leafy area around a mineral spring, with riverside walks & a Ferris wheel accessed via cable car.
Situated close to the city centre along the Borjmula river, the national park has numerous picturesque setups that catch your attention. A small park with fun activities such as rope climbing is present within which didn't function in winter during snowfall (in March) but might be a recreation hub in the summer. With an entrance fee of 5 gel per head, it is quite fun to visit on summer than in winter.
Bhakti Suresh — Google review
The place is nice and good for easy strolls. Next to the gate there is an old bottling factory with some cool photos inside. The door is open so you can just walk in.
To say that, they currently charge 15 gel one way for the cable car. Totally not worth it. The ride is short and not very scenic.
The pools entrence fee is now 10 gel. Still worth it. Its a lovely walk and the water is warm enough (mind it - those are not real hot springs. The water is about 30-34 Celsius degrees.
Karolina Zygmanowska — Google review
A wonderful place to spend a few hours with kids. Many fun/luck games (not included in the entrance fee). For adults you can spend here a hour or two with a relaxing romantic walk in the park and follow the path alongside the river.
Chaim Gluck — Google review
The Central Park in Borjomi is huge and has a lot to offer! Starting with the negative, there is an entrance fee of 2 Lari (when you come at night it's for free nobody checks there) and it for sure needs a little makeover as deeper you go into the park. Also in winter it's not glowing like with all the greens during better times of the year! Also there are many stray dogs which can be annoying even though I like dogs!
The list of the positives is in my opinion higher. There are few waterfalls and it is laying in a valley between two high mountains.
You can walk far in and check out thermal baths and drink/fill up the sulfur smelling mineral water at a different place which is supposed to be having healing energy (I personally wasn't a fan of it).
There is a great river going through and the sound of water is possible to hear everywhere. You can also have many possibilities to sit down and enjoy nature.
You can ride a cable car which is quite high prices and there is a big playground for kids which wasn't open when I was visiting.
It is possible to do camping there for free which was my favorite. You for sure check it out it's worth it in my opinion
Backpackingpeanuts — Google review
Beautiful place to visit all year round. The cable car is working too (but it’s outside of the park and costs 5 gel one way). The park itself is really cute place to go. In summer there are attractions for children too. These are not accessible in winter mostly. When trying out the Borjomi stream, do not expect the same thing you get in the bottle :)) this is warm and smells like… mineral water 😄 it’s not for everyone. I haven’t liked it much personally. Yet it’s really worth visiting.
Samuela Davidova — Google review
Great place to spend some time in nature in the heart of the city 💚🌱
Perfect for
✔️ hiking and easy walks
✔️ taking a hammock with you and some healthy snacks and drinks for a picnic
✔️ drinking natural mineral water from the springs (take as much as you want, locals normally bring their own bottles)
✔️ taking cable car to enjoy the views of the city and mountains (10 GEL one way for foreigners, 6 GEL for locals)
✔️ sulfur baths
✔️ fun activities for kids such as zip line, rope climbing etc.
Things to consider:
✔️ As you might know there are a lot of stray dogs in Georgia. In the evening they gather in the park.
✔️ The entry is not free, but sometimes it is, especially in the morning, as business normally starts at 11 am in Georgia 😂
Evey — Google review
They charge Gel 5 as entrance for tourists. Nice place to see the greenery all around. Also, just beside is a world war era cable car that takes people from here to the top of the mountain. The park is not recommended to visit during winter season when it’s snow because it will be all slippery and the rides inside will be closed.
Waqar Hameed — Google review
Fantastic place
We like it, and you can try the teleftike also.
Nice view from over the berg, lovely and amazing.
Don’t miss to visit this place. And there are nearby bazar and market that you can buy from there lovely memory things about georgia.
Really i love it and i recommended to every one want to visit georgia.
Enjoy it
Ayman Al Mazroa — Google review
I went at the time of Orthodox Christmas, and it was beautiful. The park was filled with snow and it was very cold. The place is very nice with natural mineral water river. There were Christmas decorations on the entrance and the atmosphere was really nice. I really recommend visiting here when you come to Georgia. Recommended 5 Stars!
Mehdi Abbas — Google review
Borjomi is a city in Georgia, located in the Borjomi-Kharagauli National Park. The city is known for its mineral water, which is bottled and sold all over the world. Borjomi is also a popular tourist destination, thanks to its beautiful scenery and mild climate.
The city is located in a valley, surrounded by mountains. The climate is subtropical, with warm summers and mild winters. The city is home to a number of parks and gardens, including the Central Park, which is a popular spot for locals and tourists alike.
The Central Park is a large park located in the center of Borjomi. The park is home to a number of attractions, including a lake, a waterfall, and a number of walking trails. The park is also a popular spot for picnics and other outdoor activities.
Borjomi is a great place to visit if you're looking for a relaxing vacation. The city is beautiful, the people are friendly, and there's plenty to do. I highly recommend adding Borjomi to your list of places to your list.
Things you can do in Borjomi:
* Visit the Borjomi Central Park: The park is a great place to relax and enjoy the outdoors. There are a number of walking trails, a lake, and a waterfall.
* Take a dip in the Borjomi Mineral Water: The mineral water is known for its health benefits. You can take a dip in one of the many pools or spas.
* Go hiking in the Borjomi-Kharagauli National Park: The national park is home to a number of hiking trails. You can hike through forests, mountains, and valleys.
* Visit the Borjomi Palace: The palace was built in the 19th century and is now a museum. You can learn about the history of Borjomi and the Romanov family.
* Go shopping in the Borjomi Market: The market is a great place to find souvenirs and local products. You can find everything from clothes to food to souvenirs.
* Enjoy the Borjomi nightlife: The city has a number of bars and clubs. You can dance the night away or enjoy a drink with friends
Nitin Agrawal — Google review
Definitely, a winter wonderland for kids and families.
Everything you see is white! It was really a nice experience! Not all attractions are free.
Unfortunately, most of the attractions are closed. Some of the amenities are also covered with snow.
Introvert Foodie — Google review
Amazing place... well maintained... beautiful location with trees all over and river flowing next to them... there is also a public Sulphur bath pool near the park... in evening there is a small amusement park for children.. there are also local market outside the park... very refreshing experience...
Dr. Sonali Khambete — Google review
Amazing park with a view full of green and waterfalls. The air is so fresh and climate is perfect for taking a walk throughout the entire park. Locals are welcoming and friendly. The water has a sulfuric taste and smell, pretty unique to the area.
No0b1 — Google review
A waterfall is worth seeing. The ticket to the park is 5 GEL. One can have a cup of warm mineral water if they want.
Klemet- Gustav Tamm — Google review
This park in borjomi has some Souvenir shops and also the main area from where you can hire ATV or SUV and go to see the lovely waterfall and stream nearby. The ride is adventurous. The crowne plaza borjomi is situated right in the middle of this park and there is also an area where you can get to taste the borjomi mineral water directly from the source.
Damu Murali — Google review
Water in this central park js better then free water before park, but entrance fee is 2 gel for citizens and free for people over 65 but again it works if you’re citizen.
I think entrance is 5 gel for non citizens but im not sure, but it’s definitely worth to come and drink water, carry water bottle with yourself and do not close the tap after getting water, sometimes there can be waiting queue to drink water. But it tastes amazing
Will be back in this city
Ducking Fishy — Google review
Beautiful place and peaceful surroundings with some good restaurants and shops. Nice panorama view and chilling forest. Blood sucking road to waterfall. Overall quite adventurous experience
Irfan Farooqui — Google review
Famed for it's mineral water which smells obnoxious and tastes absolutely awful, this park makes for a pleasant outing. There is an outdoor activity area for children and a winery. There's an entry fee.
Janaki Raghavan — Google review
Amazing nature and scenery. The park has a long walk on the sides of a beautiful river, and a waterfall falling down from the tip of a nearby mountain.
It is hard to find a car parking space so better come early in the morning, otherwise there's a long walk to enter the park (then a long walk inside).
There is a halal restaurant inside and the park is well maintained and has great facilities.
Omar Einea — Google review
Borjomi central park is huge and has a lot to offer , We visited during summer , you can walk and enjoy the fresh air under the trees , We tried thermal bath ( be ready for stinky sulfur smell )
You can ride a cable car 🚠
Enjoy un limiti Borjomi drinking water .
Jopay Nogpo — Google review
Beautiful place to hike and meet Luis and his wife from Equador. A treat to speak Spanish with. But basically a tourist trap. At the turnstiles immediately to the right after getting off the Gondola there's fantastic Turkish food.
Vardzia is an ancient and rugged cave city in Georgia, featuring a 12th-century monastery with frescoes and halls. It was established by Queen Tamar as a holy city, housing up to 2000 monks in rock-hewn dwellings over 13 floors. The site contains more than 400 rooms, including 13 churches and 25 wine cellars.
Outstanding beautiful place. It’s open even now in winter. It might be complicated for people with limited ability to move. There are many stairs and many tiny places to discover. The church in the inside is fascinating. Lovely service! You can get there by marshrutka from Akhaltsikhe for 6gel one way. It leaves from the bus station at 12.20 and then it leaves back to the city from the caves at 15.00 so you have about 1 hour 10 mins to explore the caves, which is sufficient.
Samuela Davidova — Google review
Amazing and extremely exciting place in Georgia, the ancient city inside mountain is astonishing and chills giving. Every room and cm of this place worth visiting and memorizing. Enormous and interesting history behind each wall and room, ancient: ventilation, water, wine and food systems, beautiful and atmospheric church, amazing views of mountains. Our ancestors' intelligence, knowledge, hardworking and soul is really remarkable and magnificent!
Flying Penguin — Google review
Go when
1- weather is cloudy but dry.
2- you have full power
3- good shoes
Beautiful scenery, GEL 15 without bus to get you up, +2 GEL with bus. I recommend taking the bus to get you up because you will need the power to explore.
Amar Zghib — Google review
Amazing place, recommend getting at least an audio guide so you will no a bit about the place's history. If you want to check most of the spots it will take around 2 hours. So consider that. Some stops are quite amazing and interesting.
Ekaterine Lazarashvili — Google review
Beautiful what else can i say. I love it you can see the village in the rocks and that's really cool. LOVE IT
Tea Spilkov? — Google review
Really unique! It's still huge complex of houses in stone. There is small group of monks which still live there.
The walk through caves takes about 1-1,5 hour. There are some steep passages so take good shoes.
Parking is big enough and there are few shops and restaurant where you can wait before you go to Vardzia. There are also free toilets outside.
Vladim?r Jan?ich — Google review
Amazing. But you need to bring some time to enjoy this place fully. We visited for 2,5h and still had not seen everything.
Also be aware that to explore this site a lot of stair climbing up and down is necessary.
Last but not least you can enjoy an incredible view from up there.
Alexandra — Google review
very interesting place! photogenic too! just be physically ready for the up and down trails, both in and out of the caves...some steps are steep...we had fun!
Mishel Mara — Google review
Amazing! Filled with history..got to learn about King Tamar and all the amazing things about Georgia. The hike up is quite challenging so make sure you wear comfortable shoes and a cap. To visit the monastery all the way make sure you are not afraid of heights and can handle closed spaces as the hike down takes through caves.
Nafi Al Kindy — Google review
Pretty fun place. However the exit signs lead to a dead end. So just walk back to the entrance and walk to the exit from there. Nice spot with great views
Hide — Google review
This unique monument is carved out of the side of a mountain and consists of numerous cave dwellings, churches, and tunnels that date back to the 12th century. It was once a significant cultural, political, and religious center of Georgia. The complex includes an underground irrigation system, a royal palace, and a church that has preserved its beautiful frescoes. The scenic beauty of the location and the architectural wonder of the city make it an essential place to visit for anyone interested in history, culture, and adventure.
Ekaterine (Catherine) — Google review
When you relate to the history of the caves as you view it, you gain more appreciation for the region. This place is a must visit and there are some beautiful churches around it. If the countryside is what you seek, visit Vardzia and you won't be disappointed.
Kunal Wadhwani — Google review
Just wow. Must see when in Georgia. Vardzia is a historical site, city in rocks. It offers great views, halls & narrow corridors. Also it's cheap (15 gel). Be sure not to miss this gem.
Richard Duchaj — Google review
We fell in love with Vardzia. I wondered how the Kings,the monks, and even their people could build such an amazing caves like that, how people had been lived in that era. The nature, the villages, the fortress, even the river flows, such a beautiful nature. ❤❤
Nomad's World — Google review
Vardzia, a remarkable cave monastery complex located in the southern region of Georgia, is a true marvel of history, architecture, and spirituality. This impressive site, carved directly into the steep cliffs of the Erusheti Mountain, offers visitors a fascinating insight into Georgia's rich cultural and religious heritage.
The monastery was constructed during the 12th century and once comprised over 6,000 rooms, including living quarters, chapels, wine cellars, and even a throne room. The intricate network of tunnels, caves, and staircases allowed for efficient defense and protection during times of conflict.
Exploring Vardzia today, one cannot help but be awestruck by the sheer scale and ingenuity of this ancient site. The most notable feature is the Church of the Dormition, adorned with beautiful frescoes and bas-reliefs. Other points of interest include the Bell Tower, the Wine Cellar, and the Pharmacy Cave.
A visit to Vardzia is an unforgettable experience, combining adventure, history, and stunning panoramic views of the surrounding landscape. The site is easily accessible from nearby towns, with well-maintained trails leading to the monastery complex. Guided tours are highly recommended to fully appreciate the depth of history and significance of this awe-inspiring Georgian treasure.
Elias Eid — Google review
On good pace takes ~1,5-2h to see everything. Without guide a bit hard to understand on which room was for which purpose.
In general nice experience.
Berta Burokaite — Google review
A must visit if you're in Georgia as this is one of the most unique places you'll see
13-15 tiers of caves that used to house a staggering 30-50k residents
Some narrow tunnels and lots of staircase so beware if you have any mobility issues
Chi Kit Wong — Google review
Vardzia Caves used by the Georgian Army for living quarters, stables, dining rooms, a church and more, an amazing tour of the belly of the mountain and the caves, worth a visit without a doubt
Moshe Lappe Amram — Google review
It's an incredibly amazing shortlisted UNESCO site worth the visit.
Back in time it was a proper city ache to host up to 50k people, but after the earthquake only caves remained.
And the path from to to bottom is really an experience, in some traits dangerous but offering an amazing 1.5 excursion and good views.
Andrea Moro — Google review
Great place, need to be quite fit, lots of steps, great scenery, can be a bit chilly ( I went April). Price 17gel with mini bus up to start, credit cards accepted (2024)
Mark “Marky” — Google review
Lots of exploration of an old city carved into the mountain. We've bought a house and property on the river too Host guest's and Overlanders in the near future. Ancient lands with modern adventures. Trout filled waters.
john treguboff — Google review
Amazing Monastery Complex - A Cave Version of the "Potala" Palace. I am blown away by the sheer scale and grandeur of the Complex. I have seen the Potala Palace, Borobudur, the Great Wall and this amazing Complex is right up there...
The Castle of Kars is a reconstructed fortress on a hill overlooking the Kars River, first built by the Saltuk Turks in 1153 and later destroyed by Tamerlane in 1386. It has been rebuilt several times since and contains a variety of structures such as a Janissary barracks, an arsenal, a small mosque, and the tomb of Celal Baba who died during a Mongol attack. The castle offers stunning views of the city below and surrounding mountains.
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.
Emrah — Google review
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
Max van Egmond — Google review
Cool castle! You get a great view over pretty much all of Kars. Has some information plaques in English too. But there were pretty much no security measures, a lot of open edges and windows with big drops. Also quite a bit of littering, and the top of the castle was locked off. Still, it's free and the view is great, so go up and get a nice view of Kars.
MisterBister — Google review
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.
Koeyaa — Google review
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.
Vakhtang Japaridze — Google review
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!
Marek Kluka — Google review
One of the most romantik place for walking on evening...Light is awesom...you can observed city...
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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.
Saher Naji — Google review
Great view of Kars once you reach the top. 12 century castle.
Riddhi Shukla — Google review
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.
Paul and Karen Blakesley — Google review
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
Shazad Ali — Google review
Well preserved ruins with a great view of Kars.
N M — Google review
Spectacular panorama at sunset, laid back vibe. Good spot for a coffee. Or local cheese with fresh ekmek.
Dan Maltsev — Google review
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.
Akhaltsikhe (Rabati) Castle, also known as Rabati, is a massive double-walled fortress complex dating back to the 9th century, with most structures built in the 12th century. The Georgian government invested heavily in its reconstruction in 2012. Situated at the crossroads of ancient trade routes, it's a major attraction dominating the landscape.
It's a very great place which includes a mosque , a church , hotel and a beautiful castle. The ticket price for Georgian citizen is 15 lari and Foreign citizen 19 gel. If you are a student in Georgia and u got bank of Georgia card u will get the ticket in 3 lari.
puneet kinger — Google review
Gantastic castle with old church inside it. The monastery old residence is amazingly done by stones with great arches. Staff are no friendly and no enough info for tourists.
H Zak — Google review
An important historic castle. A large part of the castle areas were newly renovated. Nice panoramic view of the city.
Desmond Hui — Google review
It is a historical fortress. Entry fee is 18 lari per head. The place is nice to see. If we walk up, nice scenery from the top.
HANEENA N — Google review
Georgia is more than beautiful. It is like heaven!!
Melesse Getahun — Google review
The fortress dates back to 9th century however it has been renovated too much maybe because you won’t feel the oldness of the fortress. I would also recommend to read some history before coming before it’s not written everywhere. The fortress is still beautiful in my point of view and you can see Akhaltsikhe from the top. Definitely not the culture heritage you would expect but I still recommend coming here. Both mosque and church are both the most boring. Not sure why many are so excited about them.
Ekaterine (Catherine) — Google review
Well maintained fortress, for the greatest part rebuilt, but that truly shows how the Georgians are keen on welcoming visitors. The visit to the fortress is payable, 18 GEL. The rest can be visited for free.
The whole environment is spot on, enriched with beautiful gardens, pools and fountains.
We spent a good hour and a half for a peaceful visit with barely any tourists.
Andrea Moro — Google review
Newly renovated complex with restaurants, shops and clean toilets near the entrance
Worth a visit if you're in the area
Practically empty apart from 4-5 tourists when we visited during an October weekday just before noon.
Chi Kit Wong — Google review
Its like disney fairytale, recomended if go to georgia to visit this place. The mosque and church is boring, but the view is breathtaking.
A E — Google review
At the crossroads of ancient trade routes between Turkey and Armenia in the south and the Georgian kingdom in the north lies Akhaltsikhe (Rabati) Castle, one of the most beautiful sites of the Samtskhe–Javakheti region. According to the Georgian Chronicles, Lomsia Castle ("Lion Castle") was founded in the 9th century by Guaram Mampali, a prince of the Bagrationi dynasty. In the 11th century the castle was destroyed by warfare, but in the early 12th century the castle was rebuilt by Bashken II Jaqeli, expanded into a real walled city, and the name was also renamed Akhal Tsikhe ("New Castle"). Capital of Samtskhe-Saatabago, sieges by the Mongols, annexed by the Ottoman Empire, Akhaltsikhe endures it all, flourishes and even grows. After the Treaty of Georgievsk (1783) between the Kingdom of Kartli and Tsarist Russia, the possession of Akhaltsikhe was disputed by the Ottomans and the Russians, but it was not until 1828 that the Russians managed to conquer the castle. The state of the castle is so deplorable at the beginning of the 21st century that the Georgian government will carry out a thorough and professional restoration and renovation in 2011-2012. The result: a magnificent citadel with a very varied architecture that is absolutely worth a trip!
Koen — Google review
a must visit castle. Nicely constructed. Good to walk around and explore. 1 to 2 hours needed.
don't miss the museum.
Gardens and walkways are nice.
guards are helpful
small souvenir shops inside
Nice place. Recommended. There is a small entrance fee
Emre Ahmet Uçunoğlu — Google review
Very beautiful place
I would like to visit it every time
גאבר אלקרינאוי — Google review
Larg lake with tourist attractions.
Kids Playing yard .
One restaurant with few menu meals.
Jamal Alkuwari — Google review
Lovely lake and beautiful colorful trees!
Nasser Salah — Google review
(Translated by Google) It can be dangerous for those who do not know the roads. Using minibuses may be less risky. It is truly worth seeing, a corner of heaven with its untouched nature. There is a Cafe where you can drink tea. You can walk around the lake in the mountains. We were very happy that such a natural wonder was untouched.
(Original)
Yolları bilmeyen için tehlikeli olabilir.Minibüsleri kullanmanız daha az riskli olabilir.Gerçekten görmeye değer, bozulmamış doğasıyla cennetten bir köşe.Çay içebileceğiniz bir Cafe var.Gölün etrafını dağallıklar içerisinde yürüyebiliyorsunuz.Böyle doğa harikasının bozulmamış olması bizi çok mutlu etti
Cuma Karaoglu — Google review
(Translated by Google) The road is very bad. You hit the underside of the vehicle and leave the bumper. If your vehicle is automatic, it will break down. Constant knocking, you are constantly looking for potholes on the road. Very narrow road. If you say there is nothing beautiful, the nature is beautiful, the water is beautiful, the view is amazing.
(Original)
Yol çok kötü . Araç altı vurur tamponu bırakırsınız. Aracınız otomatik ise bozulur . Sürekli vuruntu sürekli yolda çukur kolluyorsunuz. Çok dar yol . Hiç mi güzel bir şey yok derseniz doğası çok güzel suyu çok güzel manzara süper
Nedim Toraman — Google review
(Translated by Google) It was a little crowded but the view is worth seeing
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Biraz kalabalıktı ama görülmeye değer manzarası var
Zehra Sökmen — Google review
(Translated by Google) A complete Wonder of Creation. The lake is beautiful and the forest is beautiful.
Around 35 km from Borcka. The last 7 km is a cobblestone road. There are potholes here and there. The asphalt road is good, but the stony road is narrow and difficult.
Night time is not recommended. A parking area has been allocated for the camp, but it is far away, there is no lighting and there is no fountain. The mosque is locked at night. The weather is minus at night and the wood you can make is wet and humid. Lighting is a must.
I recommend you to eat corn on the road.
By the way, the entrance fee to Black Lake is 40 lira for a car.
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Tam bir Yaratılış Harikası. Göl ayrı güzel orman ayrı güzel.
Borçka'ya 35 km civarı. Son 7 km si parke taşlı yol. Yer yer çukurlar var. Asfalt yol iyi ancak taşlı yol dar ve zorlu.
Gece vakti tavsiye edilmez. Kamp için park alanı tahsis edilmiş ancak hem uzak hem aydınlatma yok hem çeşme yok. Mescid geceleri kilitli. Gece hava eksilerde ve yapabileceğiniz odunlar ıslak ve nemli. Aydınlatma şart.
Yol üstünde mısır yemenizi tavsiye ederim.
Bu arada Kara Göle giriş ücreti otomobil için 40 lira.
VEYSİ BEGEN — Google review
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Established in 1912, the Batumi Botanical Garden boasts a vast collection of subtropical plant species and offers guided tours. The garden is located on the slopes of mountains overlooking the Black Sea and features both local and non-local flora. Visitors are advised to allocate at least 3-4 hours to explore the main attractions, with a full day being ideal. However, there are no food outlets available on-site, so visitors should bring their own provisions for picnics.
Beautiful place. Multiple amazing local and non local plans good organized on the slopes of the mountains above the sea. Better to plan at least 3-4 hours there just to see main spots. I'd recommend to spent whole day there, but bring food with you, there are picnic areas, but food is not for sale on site. If you aren't ready to walk a lot you can use golf cars to reach most popular view points
Ilya Shevyrev — Google review
Of course! Batumi Botanical Garden is located on the Black Sea coast of Georgia and covers over 100 hectares. It is home to thousands of species of plants from all over the world, and is known for its beautiful views of the sea. It's definitely worth a visit if you're in the area!
Dr. Mobammed Saleem saleem — Google review
A pretty botanical garden. A nice place to go on a walk. Many places with shade to cool down from the sun, and benches to sit down and rest. Friendly dogs to guide us. Entrance cost 20GEL.
Brandon Chow — Google review
Beautiful botanical garden. Highly recommend to visit. One day is not enough to see everything. There is a shuttle bus number 10. Inside there is only a snack, there is no full-fledged food - coffee, ice cream. inside there is a bus to 7-9 seats, it costs 5 GEL per person. Rides between the extreme entrances.
Vitali D — Google review
A very nice place to visit, but the hike is a little hard, but there are golf-carts that operate in the park.
there is a good restaurant at the end of the route, and also a great beach section that you can access.
the botanical garden itself is amazing with many beautiful flowers and trees.
vladimir berlin — Google review
Very beautiful place, be ready to spend there at least two hours. There is no food inside, but you can buy smth near the main entrance or bring food with you and set up a picnic with the nice view
Tatiana Vlasova — Google review
This place is huge. I don't know if it's even possible to walk all the trails in a single day, although the main route is definitely doable. A bit of uphill, so be aware if you have mobility issues. The views of the sea are unparalleled.
R E — Google review
Easily accessible with bus number 10 from Batumi center. You can pay with credit card for the bus ticket.
I would recommend coming to the garden in the morning or around midday and bringing some food with you - they’re so many beautiful plant species; different sections of origin and siting areas that you can peacefully spend the whole day there.
The sea panorama views are magnificent.
Lydia Aleksandrova — Google review
We loved the garden. Well worth visiting. Beautiful. Places to sit and talk. We met others from various countries who were friendly. Views are gorgeous. Great staff. Ocean views at places.
Carla Rupp — Google review
Nice garden, the trees are beautiful, there is many old trees. The view to Black Sea was amazing. The garden needs more improvement and facilities. The staff should be trained to how deal with tourist people.
Ali — Google review
Beautiful garden with incredible vegetation. You can observe specimens young and old. The bamboo forest is really something to see. In may many plants blossomed and you could smell their sweet scent. Book a few hours to stroll around the peaceful alleys.
B?a?ej Pawlak — Google review
Good fun in this beautiful place, needs to have a better navigation solution, as some of the physical guidance arrows were broken. An app maybe? Some spots along the route were not fully sorted. Overall a very nice place that needs fixing.
legionofpickles — Google review
Amazing botanic garden. Super huge and beautiful. It takes around 3hours to walk around, so be prepared. It is also pretty humid . The trees are so beautiful, very big and lovely. The view is breathtaking, and there is a lovely beach next to the botanical garden.
Deimanciukas Deimante — Google review
It's beautiful, it's big, it's serene! Many picnic locations with a black sea view. Facilities like toilets, gazebos and food and drink stands are all around. It's such a nice place to have a getaway from the big and bustling Batumi. There's a lot of biodiversity, separated in different sections classified in different sections (like the bamboo forest).
Elske Heermans — Google review
Very beautiful place. You can spend the entire day here walking and enjoying the views. There is a shop inside and they sell things at double rate
anant trivedi — Google review
Very large area but better as a walk through hilly jungle type. Excellent black sea views.
Arun Kumar — Google review
We were not lucky with weather, because it was raining heavily, but in general it was very nice experience. You need like 3-4 hours to explore the most interesting parts of the garden. Here is a tip: walk through the entire garden (if you park your car in the entrance closer to BATUMI), because mostly you will walk downhill and take an electric car on the way back. I mean you can walk both ways it’s not that big, but if you are short on time use my tip.
You can also get to seaside when you are in lower part of the garden. It was very beautiful there.
The only thing I didn’t like is that entrance fee, guide, electric cars etc is for full price for foreigners and only half price for Georgian citizens. Not a big fan of those practices. Otherwise all good 👍
Roman Samkharadze — Google review
Very nice place to walk with a entrance is 20 GEL. Nice view of the Batumi and north Black sea coast. Zip line 70 GEL. No food inside the garden, only in entrances. Electric cars can take you to the opposite park side. Many different trees.
Boris Becker — Google review
It's magnificent. In 2023 it costs 20 lari for foreigners, You can take a ride in an electrical car, but we prefer to walk. It's better to come in the morning and spend there the whole day. After that, you can have beach time. Take your snacks in advance, shops there have only beverages and ice cream.
Guliaim Aiylchy — Google review
I can't make a good review I just make a review on the price which I find too much especially the camping prices for 50 a night! It's more expensive than being in Hotels in Batumi! Also during the time I was there it wasn't looking as nice due to the winter season! We at the end did some camping next to the botanical garden for free because it's legal in this country to do wild camping.
Also for tourists it is way more expensive. I want to visit it maybe in summer so to give a proper review but for now it's what I have to say.
Backpackingpeanuts — Google review
Very nice place to walk. Nice view of the Batumi and north Black sea coast. Zip line 70 GEL. No food inside the garden, only in entrances with 20 GEL
Nadine Radaidah — Google review
Great sights to see. Air is clean. Beach is beautiful.
The Argo Cable Car takes passengers up to a viewing point over the city, with views of the Black Sea and the city. The journey is short and takes about 10 minutes, with a cafe, shop, and viewing platform at the top.
The lines was long but they moved fast.
We went up around 18:00 we saw the sunset and came down after we saw the view at night.
You can buy coffee on the mountain top and we enjoyed Georgian dance show .
We payed 30 gel for 1 person and for children is less , I think 15 gel.
Overall one of the better place to watch batumi , really beautiful.
Eilon Peretz — Google review
We took a ride in the Argo Cable Car, it was interesting as this gives you a different view of the city from the car and the disembarking location. It is somewhat expensive at 30 GEL each. The ride was unique and a good opportunity to take some pics. If more than two people I think the cost it not worth the experience.
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Greg Johnston — Google review
It was such a wonderful experience to try Argo Cable Car. The view from the highest top was amazing. Also, they have a nice coffee shop up and a wonderful view for the whole city from the mountains.
Sherif Omarah — Google review
Beautiful view, we where there in January. I can imagine how beautiful are another different season. Very nice staff working there. We got beautiful photos.
Marcela Tabačeková — Google review
Lovely cable car ride. However, there is only a chapel, restaurant, and look out point on top... Nothing else to do so seems a little expensive to go with nothing much to do on top.
Bettina Robertson — Google review
Gorgeous journey. This is I think the longest cable car journey.
Beautiful scenes of Batumi.
Takes you to the top of the mountain to collect more memorable pictures and enjoy what the cafe offers while pleasing the eyes with astonishing views
You can drive up there but what is the advantage?!?!
We went there around 16 and were almost alone on the cable going up and down.
The price is 30 GEL for adult foreigners and 10 for kids.
Before you embark on the car they take a group photo where you can view when you reach the top. If you wish to buy it , it is 30 GEL. No bearing cost if you had wished otherwise
Ali Alamer — Google review
30 GEL per person for a round trip ticket.
12 min ride one way. On top you get to see Batumi city and the Black sea🌊 You can get food and beverages on top if you fancy expensive restaurants and shop for wines and liquors as well.
There are few freelance photographers 📸 who can click amazing pics for you for as low as 30 GEL(you can negotiate if you are planning to get more pics from them😉)
Akshay Menon — Google review
The ride is very cool, but when you get to the top there is really nothing to do!
Juris Ilcenko — Google review
The place is amazing
Staff are friendly
Food wasn't great I ordered cheese burger it was juicy and nice but the bread was not fresh
The view is significant
The ride feeling was amazing (it was windy however it wasn't scary that much and you feel safe during the trip) it took around 15-20 min to reach the top of the mountain
Khaled El Sayed — Google review
A very interesting and exciting attraction. At the top, you can get out of the cabin and visit a small chapel, enjoy the view of the city. There is also a restaurant and a souvenir shop.
Dusan ?P?tnik? — Google review
One of the best experiences in Batumi for me. The view is absolutely gorgeous and a great place at the top, to stay, make some great photos, and chill with a glass of wine or otherwise. There was also a music/dance show at the time of our visit, and it's completely free. Views are superb at the sunset, so try to get at at moment, we were lucky and the sun was smiling 🙂
Wow Bagger — Google review
The length is almost 2,6 km, longer than cable car in Tbilisi. The view is so beautiful. Ticket Price is more expensive (of course), 30 gel for adults and 7 gel for children
Nomad's World — Google review
Nice view to the all city Batumi. There is a cafe at the top station and a souvenir shop
Yana Mesheryakova — Google review
We nearly didn’t go because of negative comments. It was amazing - view gorgeous and the Georgian dancing was so much fun for all the family. It was our last night in Batumi and an absolute highlight. Sunset was awesome. Drinks and food was pricey but we treated ourselves to a cocktail and snack.
Alison Toia — Google review
The Experience Was Awesome ✨You Can See The Whole Batumi City From Above, The Sea & Port Of Batumi. It Was Really Nice Experience Which I Will Never Forget. We Were Lucky Enough To See The Rainbow 🌈 Which Was Awesome. I Really Believe Everybody Whose In Georgia Must Visit Batumi Cuz It's Very Happening City & Must Take The Cable To View The Beautiful City From Above. Must Visit Place. You Can Buy Tickets At Cable Car Station Only. Not So Expensive Yet Stunning Experience.
Prakhar Chaturvedi — Google review
The best way to see all of Batumi. The distance covered is impressive, probably the longest cable car journey I have been on. The perceived top is actually just a waypoint to a higher location, so cross another valley. The views from the top are breathtaking. The cafe up there is not a bad place to relax and have a snack or a drink either. I enjoyed a homemade lemonade, which was rather excellent.
Fasih Rehman — Google review
It was an amazing ride. Best time is in the evening close to sunset, you'll get the most beautiful view.
unzila saifi — Google review
A cable car that takes you from downtown to the shoulder of Mt. The view from above is simply stunning (worth doing it at sunset). At the end point there is a restaurant and an observation point. Worth the cost of the ticket.
Batumi's Batumi Boulevard is a charming seaside promenade that runs from the city port to the Dancing Fountains. The wide boulevard is home to cafes, restaurants, family attractions, sculptures, benches and more.
Vibrant green space along the Black Sea featuring musical fountains, exercise paths, cafes & bars.
The Boulevard has a wide paved walking path next to the beach with the gardens and a cycling track behind it. Numerous sculptures, mosaics and fountains including two dancing fountains are also part of the boulevard.
Home to many restaurants, cafes and bars, a mini-zoo and some other structures like a theater. With the growth in tourism, a lot of modern hotels, apartments and other buildings have sprung up along the sea shore and the view from the boulevard is one of modern buildings.
The beach is spotless and not too crowded. It's a stony beach and has pebbles instead of sand. Thankfully, there are many benches along the boulevard. Being oriented to the west, the beach also has great sunset views.
Pavewalk is amazing as it covers many beautiful shops.
Aehsan Samar — Google review
Lovely and lively stretch of boulevard with mesmerizing view of the black sea..with 6th may park on one side is an ideal place for taking a morning and an evening walk. Great for everyone from family to kids to solo travellers and couples..Rent an E- scooter for more fun time and enjoy the best part of Batumi.
Jeet Varma — Google review
Amazing place in the city. It is huge area. Can be called as the heart of the city.
There is a sound and water show at night and unlike other ones, this one runs for hours without break.
The promenade is also beautiful, good for strolling.
Above everything what amazed me beyond limits is the provision of different games like Table Tennis, Pool, etc. This something new I have seen, such facilities free of cost that to in a public place.
Must visit if you are in Batumi.
Preetam Chakraborty — Google review
Restaurants, dancing fountains , some games .
Good for kids . Along the boulevard you can find karaoke restaurants. Some pubs . At night this place got a lot of options. At the morning many restaurants offer breakfast from 10:00 we found only one that was open earlier around 9:00 but wasn’t easy . The boulevard is more then 2km long
Eilon Peretz — Google review
Its an amazing place. Nice place for relaxing. You can find bicycles there. It is good and cheaper. It is a great thing. We can access to all the location
Deepak kumar — Google review
Batumi Boulevard is a must-visit destination for anyone travelling to Georgia. Whether you're seeking relaxation, adventure, or simply a memorable stroll by the sea , this enchanting promenade has it all. I cannot recommend ut highly enough
Avazbek Urinbekov — Google review
Batumi Boulevard is a 7km walking path and a separate bike path. Being here in February you never get the true feeling of this wonderful Boulevard but is was still very nice walk. There many attractions to be found along the boulevard. Statues like the first love, dancing water fountains, misc. rentals like bikes and two wheel scooters. At the far end in town you will find Ali and Nino a unique metal statue that moves so that these two lovers flow through each other. We would definitely recommend using the boulevard as there is so much to see and do. I can only imagine what the warmer months would look like.
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Greg Johnston — Google review
Such a lovely place to spend time at. We are out on the boulevard every night since being in Batumi. The boulevard offers many great things to see and do. Can also be very romantic if you are with your ❤️ partner. I very highly recommend this place.
Geri shai — Google review
There's a lot of activities here. People are walking, sitting on the beach, doing exercise ( even some people did yoga there too), cycling, playing, etc. We really like the atmosphere. And it's really nice.
Nomad's World — Google review
A great place to walk, especially in the evening when there is no sizzling sun. the most pleasant experience. The cleanliness of the boulevard is monitored. I would say that this is not even a boulevard, but a park with an embankment. Probably one of the most pleasant and beautiful places on the Black Sea coast in Georgia
Sergei Artemenko (We'll help) — Google review
You can't visit Batumi without taking in the Boulevard. Apparently it is 4km long and spans the majority of the city. I did go for a dip in the Black Sea, be warned it is pretty cold, I got out pretty quickly. Plenty of places to grab a drink or some snack all along the boulevard.
Fasih Rehman — Google review
The nature here is beautiful, it's nice to walk
Yana Mesheryakova — Google review
Beautiful amazingly well kept boulevard with tons of amenities and art, wonderful atmosphere. Gorgeous views and beach all along it. Tons of cool statues and art right on the boulevard or nearby. Lots of restaurants, stands with drinks, souvenir shops. Even ping pong tables, pool tables and a bird zoo with parrots and ducks and swans! Wonderful atmosphere, especially at night, so many people and families out and about. Also feels very safe.
isabel Walker — Google review
One of the best place to spend time here in Batumi where you can find long walking/ cycling track, beautiful illuminated high rise buildings, almost all type of restaurant staying from casual cafes, fine dine in, outdoor and pubs, small shops for snacks and ice creams, beautiful fountain show and obviously the famous sunset at Black Sea, All views on this street
Global Entertainment — Google review
Favorite place
Especially in the morning or during the sunset
Powerful cascades that only fall in May & June, fed by surplus water from the adjoining lake & dam.
Very impressive waterfall, with a well maintained stairway around the falls that give you good views at every angle. A great stop if you are visiting the Georgian ruins in the area.
Owen McMullen — Google review
One of the greatest Waterfalls in Erzurum province.
One of the most beautiful waterfalls that I have seen in Turkey. The height of the water fall is high compared to other waterfalls.
The water flows in large quantities and forms a river that flows through the mountain paths.
There is the only restaurant and coffee around the waterfall. The place is good for a quick walk on the way to Erzurum
Jamal Alkuwari — Google review
must be seen 👍👍👍
amedîyê — Google review
gid.
mami — Google review
Amazing
ismayil ismayilov — Google review
A great waterfall...
Ahmet Burcin Yereli — Google review
super
Stanislav Georgiev — Google review
(Translated by Google) The waterfall is worth seeing, we saw it as small in the photos, but it is quite big, there is a gozleme restaurant in front of the tarhan buffet at the entrance, it tastes legendary, it is thin and filled, the prices are very affordable. If you don't taste it with tea in a samovar, you will lose a lot 😊
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Şelale görülmeye değer fotoğraflarda küçük gibi gördük fakat gayet büyük giriste tarhan bufe karşisinda bir gozlemeci var tadi efsane incecik ici dolu fiyatları çok uygun semaverde cayla mutlaka tadın yemeyen cok sey kaybeder 😊
The Çifte Minareli Medrese is a 13th century religious school built in the Seljuk style, located in Erzurum. The standout features of the structure are its two towering minarets made of fluted brick with ornate blue tile designs. The main entrance has intricate carvings and leads into a long courtyard with porticoes on either side.
Recomended to visit. Beautiful architecture.
Ga Ga — Google review
Beautiful architectural details and minarets.
Interior could be more interesting with museum quality displays or information. Our guide was great explaining it, but little provided for a person visiting on their own.
Lady Jalije — Google review
It will take up to 20 minutes to walk around. There are no English information. Area is small and where were a lot of people at that time (Saturday 2PM). Avoid praying hours, for instance, 5 PM as you will not get inside. Entrance is free of charge, hence suggest visiting.
Akvil? Rykov? — Google review
Closed on Monday. Open between 09.00 - 18.00 on other days.
Erzurum Çifte Minareli Madrasa Foundation Works Museum was built in the last quarter of the 13th century. The madrasa was first built during the Saltuklu period, and except for the main iwan, its other parts were demolished and it became the current building during the Ilkhanid period. The madrasa, which was used as "Tophane" for a while and then as "Barracks" by the order of Murad IV, one of the Ottoman sultans, served as Erzurum Museum between 1942 and 1967, and as both a museum and an art exhibition hall for a while. Today, this building is designed as a museum that emphasizes the history of the period of the Foundations and the texture of the city.
Emrah — Google review
It's a beautiful place, especially at night. can visit for free It is across the street from Erzurum Castle.
???????????? ?????????????????? — Google review
Beautiful place although I wish they could explain more about the building, the different figures and symbols that you see in the main entrance and inside the building. At night is also very beautiful but they need to provide more information on the building. There is no entry fee and they are closed on Monday.
JR Suarez — Google review
Beautiful inside and views from outside! Highly recommend if you travel to Erzurum in the west Türkiye.
This Seljuk architecture is very different from regular Ottoman structures around Türkiye. The differences are clear in patterns and its fascinating that the same people under different empires built such precise carved out stones!
There is many small rooms in ground floor turned to museum. The second floor closed.
The entrance is free.
Abdulnaser Mohammed — Google review
Amazing historical landscape,must see in Erzurum
Dr.Arafat Mansur — Google review
It is a very essential historical boarding school. Not only were islamic sciences taught here, but astronomy, Phytotherapy, musicotherapy, music, calender and time was studied here. Umfortunately these all valuable studies are only dated before 15th century. Afterwards, this school was gradually formed into a lodges of Sects, and science was abandoned. At the end of the 19th century, the school was almost a ruin. The boarding school is now a museum and was restrored several times in republican era.
Sinan Yıldırım — Google review
An impressive piece of architecture, both outside and in. All information boards are only in Turkish. Free entry with museum cards.
Paul and Karen Blakesley — Google review
Feels like Disney movie, cool structure, it was better if there was more bench to sit, very well kept, no entrance fee
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Ayder Yaylası Yolu, a scenic road in Turkey, offers breathtaking views and picturesque landscapes. This route provides an opportunity to immerse oneself in the natural beauty of the region, with its stunning vistas and charming surroundings. Ayder Yaylası Yolu presents an excellent option for nature enthusiasts seeking tranquility and relaxation away from the hustle and bustle of city life. The pathway showcases diverse flora and fauna, as well as majestic mountains that command attention.
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Uzungöl
Lake
Nature & Parks
Bodies of Water
Nestled in a mountain valley, this picturesque lake features a quaint village with hotels & shops.
It was magical covered in snow with snow falling though it must be a totally different vibe in summers.
Tooba Tanveer — Google review
We went at the end of November and it was quite and the weather cold. We stayed all the day their.
Nice spot for relaxing and enjoying the weather and view in restaurants & coffee shops around the lake.
Ebrahim Al Hulaibi — Google review
Spectacular view from up hill, however few busy restaurant(s)/cafe(s).
View from observation deck is closer and different.
Many restaurants and cafes in the city, many activities, market and a lovely waterfall.
On the way, we stopped at turkish delights factory (very good sweets, spices and some skin care products), knives shop, tea factory, silver ornaments store; all of very good quality and reasonable prices.
Rania Fouad — Google review
Amazing place in July and August.. must visit. Very busy so you sneak on the mountain to take good pics 📸
Habiba A — Google review
A very relaxing atmosphere, good chilling spot and lovely walking area especially for the families.
Mohammed Alsulaimi — Google review
The place is very beautiful and the atmosphere is cold but the area was very crowded in August
?????? ??????? — Google review
Beautiful and amazing place . Outstanding nature…but very dirty no management and Shopkeepers, sellers and cafe owners are unfair we had a cup of tea for 20tl that usually is 6 tl. Government should pay attention to this amazing lake and don’t leave it on gods hands only.
Worldbeauties — Google review
Great view and very nice weather. You need to book an appartment and prepare all your needs from outside the area because every thing is very very expensive. You dont expect a good service also. I think the place needs to be observed much better by the authorities and government.
Restaurants , shops, coffee shops, services, car rentals, taxis...etc are very gready and opportunestic. I haven't seen such greadiness in any other place in the world.
Hayder Abdulilah Abdulrahman — Google review
Simply breathtaking. A must visit when in Northern Türkiye. A photographer’s paradise. The observation deck can be reached via winding stairs through beautiful scenery (after huffing and puffing the way up), or by car on the other side of the mountain.
Maath Shadid — Google review
I think this is one of the overrated places. Maybe is beauty during summer and definitely not in the winter. Whoever wanna visit, please avoid during winter time. It is a bit difficult to get there, hence i join the tour. Is around one hour + away from Trabzon city centre. Spend a day trip also not too bad, unless you have many things to do, then overnight can be an ideal. During winter almost 85% shop is close. But there is theme park and some others things you could do during non winter time. View from the top deck is a bit far, then walking around the lake is pretty. Wanted visit to mosque, but it was close at that time. The cutest things i discover is their cinema beside the lake, however also close during winter. There are many shop, hotel, and restaurant surrounded this lake.
Koeyaa — Google review
Best place to enjoy the view weather and nature.
Suli Awan — Google review
Good place and beautiful to see but Unfortunetally I had bad experience during in February. Lake was cover by snow and difficult to see how nice is it
In generally its a good place for travel and have a joy
zauri chxaidze — Google review
Not too much culture but the area is beautiful. It’s apparently become very touristy and traffic can be hectic in the weekends. It is recommend to come during the week if possible
Andy Andersen — Google review
Uzungöl beautiful place but it’s become very hectic and takes a long time to get any where … beauty of the lake is diminished by way too many shops and restaurants… topped up by thuggish behaviours from shops and inflated prices …
Saba Restaurant amazing people and good food
M Khan — Google review
It is a very good place for nature lovers , it is magnificent, calm and cold! There are tons of restaurants and cafes with medium quality food ( not very tasty) , I recommend some snacks like corn and potatoes etc
iima 04 — Google review
If you're visiting Trabzon, do book a tour to Uzungol Lake. It's magical in winter. If you can picture a Christmas village in your mind, this is exactly that in reality. Absolutely breathtaking and surreal experience! Many restaurants are accessible in the area so food isn't an issue because not only is the food decent but there's a good variety of options to choose from.
Christopher Vaz — Google review
Wonderful nature, a dream alike environment where you live next to clouds, pray in a lovely mosque near a beautiful lake.
Locals are friendly, many guests and visitors are Arabs.
Loved it...
Ahmed El Deraa — Google review
Highly recommended place to visit, especially in summer, good views highland views, pure colors, good food and shishaaa, i had a great experience there and i enjoyed it alot
Abood irshaid — Google review
How can I start to describe this place? Literal piece of heaven on Earth. The air was fresh and clean, the view was breathtaking and the atmosphere was extremely relaxing and friendly. I recommend it if you are looking for a day of relaxation and enjoying the beautiful nature.
Aseel Ghassan — Google review
It’s not lake, it’s name should be changed, it should be arab lake. The only thing beautiful is nature 🌱
The Atatürk Pavilion, once the luxurious residence of the Turkish leader, is now a historical landmark that offers visitors an opportunity to tour its interiors and grounds. The palace has been well-preserved over time and visitors can purchase tickets on-spot to explore this exquisite piece of history. The tranquil atmosphere of the garden and picturesque second-floor balcony makes it an ideal place for a leisurely stroll.
Nice! But little thing to do: It would be neccesary to have more historical info in the house
Lery algatocin — Google review
Historical place influenced by the West and Europe renaissance .The panoramic view and meticulously designed garden provide a serene backdrop that elevates the entire experience. It worth a visit.
mohamed alfateh — Google review
A lovely building in a great location. There are lots of rooms filled with different furniture for different functions but not sure why it was felt necessary to fill so many with a table and chairs. Leave them empty or put some information on the original owner or Atatürk rather than - oh, another table and chair!
Julie Rivers — Google review
Normal place , garden is only nice the Ataturk Pavilion Museum or Ataturk Palace, visitors can wander around and discover what this house contains of amazing and interesting things and collectibles. This pavilion is owned by Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, the founder of the modern Turkish Republic. And its collections room, which contains many impressive things, in addition, they can wander in the dazzling outdoor garden that contains a water pool and picturesque wooded paths, and visitors come to this museum also to take wonderful pictures of this luxurious house.
Issa — Google review
This building that was a four-story was built in 1913, after the declaration of the Republic the ownership was passed to the Private administration. After Ataturk arriving in Trabzon in 1924, the villa was purchased by the Trabzon municipality for a gift to Ataturk. Then, the municipality was open the Atatürk Lodge to the public as a museum. This lodge is located between many pine trees and a spectacular view of the hill. Furthermore, it presents many memories belonging to Ataturk...
Hayati Türe — Google review
Small place, doesn’t have a lot of information,but has a nice garden around the place, you can take beautiful pictures
if you have any extra days give it a visit ( make sure to check the weather before you go)
The entry fee : 25 TL for adults and free for kids
shaikha alnasrallah — Google review
Tiny piece of history yet enjoyed it, you can buy tickets on spot and enjoy this rich man's Palace which been transferred to attaturk who liked it Alot and you will know why once you visit 😃, it's peaceful and great to walk around specifically the garden and the second floor balcony. It will take less than half an hour of you went thru it all slowly.
Mohannad Biyrouti — Google review
It is a nice place to see trabzon from the top as well to take nice photos, where i have seen many groom and pride taking photos for their weddings. Gardens inside the palace was great to sit and enjoy relaxing. Inside you cant go upstairs where it is closed so waste your time outside.
Ayman Mattar — Google review
Small but a nice pavillion to visit. There was a man selling silver jewellery outside called 'Silverman' which was pretty cool and cheaper than the big store outside.
huawei Huang — Google review
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Soğuksu, Ata Cd. No:1, 61040 Ortahisar/Trabzon, Türkiye
It used to be a museum in the past but now it has reverted to being a mosque. The building is amazing and the Byzantine paintings inside, on the walls and ceiling will leave awestruck. The surroundings are also great, with wonderful views of the sea and very nice gardens to stroll around. There is also a lighthouse and some tombstones in the garden.
You should get a guide or a local if you want to learn something about the history of the place.
Eva Bravo — Google review
Very beautiful and interesting place for the people to see, there's nice cafeteria next to the Hagia Sophia to relax
Myren Reni — Google review
An outstanding place, highly recommended, entry is free of charge
Good place to take photos
There is a basement car parking ( we faced some difficulties in parking as the parking garage is too small )
shaikha alnasrallah — Google review
Was closed for restoration while I was there. To be opened only in 2020 if I am not wrong.
Benjamin Chin — Google review
Must visit place in Trabzon. No museum found there but the building and frescoes inside are marvellous. Also nice sea view. Women are allowed inside with covered head, they offer shawls at the entrance.
Mili Dđ — Google review
From the magnificent and important historical places, you find a lot of designs, drawings and icons telling us the story of yesterday. Its location is wonderful and delightful
Taimaa mar — Google review
It’s amazing that it’s still preserved somewhat for you to see. And half the museum is a masjid (mosque) but you can enter from the side to see inside the masjid and also the other part of which visitors can enter and explore. The view again here is amazing.
Organic Drip KSA — Google review
Beautiful architecture with a rich history that dates back to more than 500 years..
Turkish newlyweds come here to take pictures because of the beauty of this place right by the sea.. i took a nice shot of one ;)
Its worth the trip ..
Abdullah Alsaif — Google review
Hagia Sophia Trabzon, a prominent temple both among the monuments of Pontus and among the Byzantine monuments in general, owes its importance to its connection with a variety of historical and archaeological parameters. First of all, it is a monument clearly linked, since its inception, to the local imperial dynasty of the Great Komnenoi. At the same time, the way in which the elements of its architectural design, painting, mosaic and sculptural decoration are combined could be described as unusual and perhaps unique. This uniqueness lies mainly in the coexistence of motile influences, which sometimes refer to the West (in relation to the particular geographical area) and sometimes to the East.
Built outside the walls of Trabzon, but within walking distance, the Church of Hagia Sophia - a complex cruciform with a dome, narthex and three impressive propylons - forms the center of a larger fortified building complex. It is flanked by a chapel tower, as well as remnants of a smaller church and other buildings, most probably a monastery. Philological sources of the 14th century mention the monastery "of the Word of God Wisdom", but also "the monastery of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Holy Sophian". In addition, its burial function is strikingly evident and dominant in the shaping of the monument's identity, presumed by the funerary niches and tombstone inscriptions hosted in the temple. However, the function of the church as a cemetery seems to be included in the objectives of imperial sponsorship when it was founded either by Manuel I the Great Komninos (1238-1263) or by his immediate descendants.
Νεκτάριος — Google review
An old church with a great view of the sea!
A nice place to visit while you are near by Trabzon.
Ali Alhajer — Google review
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Devlet Sahil Yolu Caddesi Ayasofya Müze Altı Mevkii Ustabaş Apt, No 307/A, 61040 Ortahisar/Trabzon, Türkiye
The Soumela Monastery is a museum showcasing the religious history of a monastery that was active for centuries until 1925. Although it has reopened after extensive maintenance, visitors must prepare for a challenging trek from the parking area or pay for transportation. The entrance fee is relatively expensive at 75 tl, and there are no food courts available on site. The steep and narrow stairs may pose difficulties for elderly or unwell individuals.
Be sure to wear comfortable shoes. Use the restroom before you get on the shuttle. If you’re in the area it’s definitely worth seeing. Others may not think so much. There’s no food court at the monster sorry and the stairs are quite steep and narrow. Elderly or poor health may have a lot of trouble.
Gold — Google review
Beautiful monastery, the renovations are still on but we can still see some beautiful frescoes.
Today November 6th, the weather was very nice; it was showing 12°C but the feeling was 15°C.
The entrance per adult 125TL, but the parking is 4km away from the monastery that you can go free by walk. But you need to pay fees for the parking and optional shuttle bus to go upstairs.
Believe me....worth it!
It took us 1h visit all overall.
Marwa Al Anis — Google review
It has very easy access and is at the entrance of the parking lot. The price of the entrance ticket is reasonable, which is actually the cost of the transfer to the main place of the church, but the price of the entrance ticket to the church is somewhat expensive for foreigners. Although it is a very beautiful place in the heart of nature with a very beautiful view. I can't judge whether it's worth seeing for everyone, but it wasn't a bad experience
Sajjad Jokar — Google review
It was a nice spot with a spectacular views and no words to explain the beauty of old architecture however the place is not that big and the road to it was narrow.
Mohammed Alsulaimi — Google review
A place to go, it's almost magical, first the road to go there is very good, the landscape is amazing, going upstream the river between the mountains.
Once you finally arrive onsite you have to walk 350m (if you took the small bus) in a peaceful environment, berry green and very beautiful.
Then you discover the monastery, it's being restored, the place is very clean and in good condition.
The paintings are well preserved, except the faces as usual. If you're on the area, it's a place to go.
Timoth?e Boyer — Google review
So many stairs to go up to the actual place. walking on stairs for 10 minutes up and down to go reach. once you reach you buy tickets and go up another set of stairs. The time i visisted it was so crowded we took 30 minutes after getting our tickets just to go in. Check for weather, if it’s cloudy everything will be foggy and you won’t see anything. also note that the stairs inside the monastery are very small and are very tall. no space for your foot to fit and the distance in height between each step is very unusual. It’s very tiring for people with regular stamina. if rainy avoid going because some paths to go to the monastery are rocks with no proper steps. It was very slippery when i visited i’ve seen countless people tripping and falling
yousif — Google review
Went on a Sunday morning around 9:30am. Was not that busy but it starts to get really busy after 10:30am due to tour buses / groups arriving so plan to arrive early if you want to avoid crowds :)
Be ready for lots of walking. 300 TL per person. Views of the mountains / surrounding areas from the monastery are amazing. Nice place to visit if you are in Trabzon.
Naushad Siddiqui — Google review
About 50 minutes away from Trabxon, the sumela Monastry is tucked high up in the mountain tops. There's signage all the way from trabzon through to the monastry. It is a pleasant drive and very easy to find. I particularly enjoyed driving through the town Macka. Once at the entrance, purchase an entry ticket to the museum then continue driving to the parking area. You'll have purchase a bus ticket as that's the only way to the monastry. It can be quite crowded at times, but the historic architecture makes it well worth the trip. Exploring the monastry takes anywhere between 40 minutes to an hour. It depends on how deeply you immerse yourself in the incredible history as well as marvel at the ancient monastry. I recommend visiting this place as it gives you a glimpse of the past and allows you to appreciate the history. Wear comfortable shoes as There's quite a bit of walking to be done. During the winter and early spring, temperatures plummet, so carry a jacket. It's quite nippy despite the walking.
Rizwana Alli — Google review
Openned after long time bue to maintenance.
You may walk for almost 350 mtrs from the parking area or pay a car fair about 10 tl.
There is afair of 75 tl ticket to enter as well.
Walking is a bit tuff, you should be prepair for the rain as well.
Farooq AlQattan — Google review
It was a tiring road to the monastery itself but it was worth it. From down the mountain there are vans ready where you buy a ticket there and back it is a reasonable price and they take you to a certain point where you then take the stairs to the monastery. A lovely monastery that has been beautifully restored. What I miss is that they would possibly put a view terrace on the mountain opposite in the future.
Feride Avci — Google review
Awesome, unique place. Professional photographs of this place are much more stunning than what you may experience. It's not easy to get a good vantage point outside this place. Most of the tour is behind the facade facing the valley. However, the ancient church and icons are amazing. This place is a national treasure for Turkey. I only gave it 4 stars because it is so commercialized and controlled. You have to pay to park, pay to get a ride up, pay an entrance fee... And the hiking trail is closed if you want to enjoy the nature a bit. I would not travel to the Trabzon area for this place alone. Worth putting a trip together if you can string together multiple sites/activities in the region.
Tracy Tindle — Google review
Very beautiful piece of history and amazing how this structure exists high in the mountain. Be prepared to do a lot of walking here and if you come during warm weather bring a hat and water. The hard walking is worth the view from up top. I definitely recommend coming here if you are in Trabzon.
Friendly Notary — Google review
Very beautiful historical place, you need to choose the right time as weather may obstruct you from seeing clearly the place and the surroundings. I went at around 17:00 and spent an hour there. Road is very good and well maintained, unlike other tourist attractions in Trabzon. You need to be ready to walk and climb ladders which might be little hard for those who are not used to do frequent exercise. Noticed they put 300 TL sticker on entry ticket price whereas the original price is 125 TL.
Overall it is worth the visit and it is one of the top 5 attractions that you should visit while you are in Trabzon.
Adil AlShihi — Google review
Beautiful natural scenery and stunning views. A lot of walking and many stairs to climb. The place is too crowded especially during afternoon hours making it hard to walk comfortably. Tickets are pricey (450TL per person).
Nourhan Abdelmordy — Google review
Παναγία Σουμελά
The entrance fee is 10$ and it is free twice with a museum card. Vehicles are not allowed near the monastery. You will have to climb a 4 kilometer hill or use ring vehicles.
A must see. Wonderful
Arya M. — Google review
Excellent site to visit, albeit a bit overpriced. Gives you a good look at the frescos of the time periods when built, shame they have been defaced over the years, and the graffiti is very disrespectful. Overall a unique site with historical significance. Highly recommend a trip to see.
Bill Duster — Google review
A lot of history here, but its a money making place. You pay 450tl (£12.85) each to get in. They then charge you to use the toilets and the cans of soft drinks are 3 times more expensive than anywhere else.
Vandals have carved their names in the frescoes and defaced a beautiful piece of history. It's set high in the mountains, and is very scenic
Tina Waddle — Google review
In my trip I planned to visit the spectacular place and I say it is really worth it.✌✅
Unfortunately the day we visited there, the weather was foggy so may be the photos are not clear enough, but we enjoyed that so much.
The entrance was 450 lira and 30 lira for transportation which is alot but what is the choice 😉.
Totally recommended for you love history.
Mohammad Karimi — Google review
We went there in summer, if the sky is not cloudy be ready for hot weather. Recommend to wear sport shoes as you will be going up and down on wood and stone steps. As you reach there you have to park you car for fees and then ride minibus for 27 lira per person takes you close to Sumela Monastery and then you walk on steps for 350 m. If you want to enter you have to buy a ticket for 450 lira pp. Facilities: there are cafe and WC down where you parked, also before the entrance. Make sure there are too many steps (old people should be careful for their health condition)
Aadil Almulla — Google review
We visited mid-June 2023. 300TL for foreigners / free with Museum Card. We arrived as it opened (0800). There are two car parks (30TL per hour) - we parked at the one just outside of the main part (you cannot take your car to the top) and bought a return minibus ticket (55TL for two). You can of course walk the 3km to the top and back for free.
There are a lot of steps and the climb is not always gentle. Wear good trainers. Get in as it opens and ignore the first little Monastery on your right. This means you can get to the frescos ahead of the crowds and take the photos you came for.
There is a cafe and some toilets (you pay to use them) and some seating too.
Bottom line - it is well worth a visit, but get there early to avoid the crowds.
Paul and Karen Blakesley — Google review
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Altındere, Altindere Valley National Park, 61750 Maçka/Trabzon, Türkiye
Hilltop castle complex built in the 2nd century BC, with a tomb, cemetery & views of Giresun Island.
Very beautiful place with amazing views, it’s a very beautiful castle that’s located on a high hill that overlooks the city of Giresun, i highly recommend visiting this castle to enjoy the wonderful views from it.(The photos are from my trip back in October 2020)
Abdulrahman Qazzaz — Google review
This well-preserved castle offers a glimpse into the past, with its ancient stone walls and intriguing architecture. Exploring the castle grounds gives you a sense of the city's history and cultural heritage.
One of the highlights of visiting Giresun Castle is the panoramic view it offers. From the top, you can marvel at the sweeping vistas of the city, the Black Sea, and the picturesque coastline. It's an ideal spot to capture stunning photographs and immerse yourself in the beauty of nature.
There are nice cafes and restaurants in the area. You will also find number of picnic zones in Giresun castle. It's an ideal spot to relax, unwind, and enjoy a delightful outdoor meal with friends and family. The picturesque surroundings and fresh air make it a perfect setting for a memorable picnic experience.
However, please note that parking space near the castle is limited. It's advisable to plan your visit accordingly or consider alternative transportation options to make your trip more convenient.
Ali G — Google review
Was a nice climb with nice view from different povs. Also cute cafes all around if you need to take a break and grab a drink. Definitely would visit again if possible.
Qi Xu — Google review
It is a very nice place. There are coffeeshops and restaurants there. We haven't had any food therefore I don't know about the quality but the view is amazing.
Khaoula Chakir — Google review
Both mystical and epic place. Geat topography and that presents amazing views from surround there for both every season and day time however especially dawn and dusk times are my favorites. Actually, time lapse videos emerge this beauty very much.
Hayati Türe — Google review
I expected more than just a view of the city itself, ok it is beautiful but the castle could have more attractions. but it is still what it is..
Feride Avci — Google review
Very beautiful castle 😍
The view is so beautiful, you can spend a wonderful time there.
Aisha Salman (عايشه سلمان) — Google review
Absolutely glorious views of the city all around. Worthy the trip.
jacko 0 — Google review
A bit crowdy and noisy, but the views at the Black Sea are stunning
Yana Khlebnikova — Google review
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Merkez, Kale Mah, 28100 Giresun Merkez/Giresun, Türkiye
Boztepe is a hill and village situated in Turkey's Ordu Province, standing at 550 meters above sea level. It boasts of a restaurant at its peak that offers panoramic views of the Black Sea and the city of Ordu. Visitors can enjoy stunning sights while relishing local delicacies.
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Ballıca Natural Park
National reserve
Nature & Parks
Comprising 7 levels, this 3.4 million-year-old cave features dramatic stalactite and stalagmites.
There is a very big underground cave and nature park here. Both are a definite must see. The cave is 650 meters long and there are amazing rock formations inside. Nature park has breathtaking views of the land. Admission is very cheap. 9 TL. If you are in the area, this is a must see.
berk celikyurek — Google review
Very nice. An interesting place that is worthy to be seen.
Goce Stevanoski — Google review
Viewing the formations in the Ballıca Cave is like visiting a natural museum. The age of the cave is nearly 3.4 million years old. Walking in the cave is a mysterious adventure. It is a place where all cave formations can be seen and is a wonder of nature. This cave has not yet even finished its formation.
The Ballıca also helped those suffering from asthma due to its healing air. The oxygen level in the cave is more than the level outside. This is important for people with asthma, who may find the cure here.
Cesare Balci — Google review
The Ballica Cave is one of the most well-known tourist attractions of Tokat. I strongly recommend here. It is a large and very impressive cave. Do not miss this natural.park.
Seher Rohlfs — Google review
A must see
Gorgeous it’s worth the drive from Tokat
86mufassa — Google review
Nice caves with pretty formations. The walkway is not well lit in all areas. One path in and back out making it crowded at places.
Russ — Google review
Ballıca Cave Nature Park is located in the Pazar District borders 23 km southwest of Tokat City Center. The Park is on Akdağ, a mountain in the city of Tokat at the Central Black Sea Region with an elevation of 1916 meters. Ballıca cave is made up of karstic crystal lime stones that cover the metamorphic schists. The cave entrance is located at an elevation of 1085 meters, include some galleries, The first gallery lies along the NE-SW direction, while the Second Gallery lies along NEW-SE. Both galleries have different characteristics.
Arash Haseli — Google review
one of the most beautiful cave in the world.. everyone should see it. the cave is still alive the air in it is good for patients of asthma. lot os people come here for health care.
there is a restaurant near cave that can people eat so delicious and famous tokat kebab also can eat meatball , drink tea,turkısh coffee, etc.
Mutlu Turker — Google review
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ballıca mağarası, Ballıca Köyü Yolu no 1, 60800 Ballıca/Pazar/Tokat, Türkiye
The Forum Kayseri Shopping Center is a bustling mall that features numerous popular chain stores selling fashion, electronics and other goods. Additionally, it boasts a food court where visitors can enjoy a variety of dining options and a movie theater for entertainment purposes. This shopping center offers an array of shopping and leisure activities all under one roof.
Clean mall. Big foot court and cinema on the top floor. Mainly clothing shops, a lot of them selling suits. A few coffee shops in the corners. Toilets are rather hard to find and not so clean
Thomas Vermeulen — Google review
A beautiful and modern business center in the center of Kayseri. It is really quite vast and fragmented, so you could get lost there.
Petr Vodáček — Google review
Beautiful place. As a tourist foreigner i have seen many well-known brands and outstanding quality products. FLO, LC Waikiki, Defacto and many more brands and off course very comfortable foodcourt to go with family. Very good and organized shopping mall in the center of Kayseri City
Arsalan Akhter — Google review
Very big mall, well organised
Maryam Waddah — Google review
They made a beautiful shopping mall, you can find anything you want, clothes. drinks, restaurants, cinema, arcade games.
Once upon a time Kocadag — Google review
One of the best malls in Kayseri. There are many Turkish and international brands. In the restaurants section on the top floor, there are many delicious foods.
KHATTAB OMAR DHEYAA AL-SAMMARRAIE — Google review
So wonderful
One of the most beautiful malls that I have seen ever
Everything is available here
Food are very good and good price too.
NIBRAS Kamil — Google review
It is a very large mall. Almost all brands are there. It has a good food court.
Iman Movahed — Google review
This is a very good steak, fast food, barbecue restaurant
evan barbier — Google review
Nice place 👌🏾 - you can do shopping and bring children for a weekend 🎮🕹️🧩🎧
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Houssaïni — Google review
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Hunat, Sivas Blv. 24/1, 38090 Melikgazi/Kayseri, Türkiye
Mt Erciyes is a 12,851-foot peak renowned for its ski resort and hiking and mountaineering opportunities. The mountain boasts of an incredible skiing experience at a reasonable price with plenty of slopes to explore. Weekdays are the best times to visit as it's less crowded. It's highly recommended to visit in February for more snow and fewer stones. The skiing area spans an impressive 102 km length of slopes, making it one of the finest skiing destinations near Kayseri.
Accidentally or incidentally saw this place on our drive from Kapadokya (Cappadocia) to Kayseri airport to catch our flight back to Istanbul.
Seeing the beauty of Erciyes backdrop, I decided to cancel my flight ticket back to Istanbul and ended up staying 2 nights close to Mt. Erciyes.
What an absolutely beautiful place,
There is a telefrik that takes us up mid way for a mere 15 TL/person (or 0.4 GBP) .
Up there is a small cafe that sells reasonable snacks, tea, coffee amongst other food items like lahmacun.
Adjacent to the telefrik entrance are shops that rents out ski equipments for very reasonable rates (compared to other ski resorts worldwide).
They also rent out the tiny ski boats (looks like a much smaller snowmobile, but this is manual) for very nominal rates.
Also there are a few cafes around with lots of options to eat/drink.
Absolutely recommended for a maximum 2 days stop over.
The Traveler — Google review
Erciyes Mountain is an absolute marvel! The breathtaking scenery, encompassing snow-capped peaks and serene landscapes, creates an extraordinary backdrop. Whether you’re an avid skier or just seeking a nature retreat, Erciyes offers an unparalleled experience. The well-maintained facilities, diverse trails, and welcoming atmosphere make it a must-visit destination. A truly extraordinary mountain escape!
akun novindra — Google review
Amazing skiing area not far from Kayseri
Sabrina Minerva — Google review
Best place to explore in Keyseri drive through a great road to the ski resort of erciyes you can find good hotels and resorts there and plenty of coffee and Dover shops. Tickets price was 60tl in 2022
NOMAD ZAHID — Google review
Beautiful from afar but unfortunately weather turned dreadful on our arrival. Still, went up the 20 min go Falla ride for super cheap and enjoyed tea at their restaurant.
Kitty Murphy — Google review
Erciyas Mountain is around 25 mins drive from Kayseri. Road accessibility is very good. It's the best place for skiers
Aftab Naseem — Google review
Memories of a ski trip on Mount Erciyes.
2016
N Rh — Google review
Great skiing experience at a very small price. More than enough slopes and there is hardly anyone there if you go in the week. Would definitely recommend.
Mehmet David — Google review
Better come here in February, will be more snow and less stones. 102 km length of slopes.
Катя Локанцова — Google review
Bonus view on Turkey trip!
Yen Yuan — Google review
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Yukarı, 38210 Hacılar/Kayseri, Türkiye
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Paşabağları Müze ve Örenyeri
Historical landmark
Nature & Parks
Geologic Formations
Area of unusual tuff-&-basalt rock formations, some of which have been turned into hotels.
These beautiful rock formations are breathtaking. The colors of various layers on the rock are so distinct. Carved into the formations are small caves that were used mostly for meditation. The wide open space and scenic views are certainly very calming.
Amina Sindhi — Google review
Spectacular sight! The ticket allows you entrance to walk amongst the bases of the fairy chimneys. Crowded but with patience you can still take great photos. Kids love this place due to the fairy connotation and the fact that they can crawl into the carved out rooms in the chimneys. The same ticket (100TL, 2022-11-12) allows you entrance to both the Fairy Chimneys and Zelve Open Air Museum .
Jacques Pretorius — Google review
It took me 1 hour to fully explore the museum. During this time I visited the central part. In the cave with the window, where everyone takes pictures, I climbed up to the 3rd floor (note that it might not be safe). I also walked all around and climbed up to the viewpoint to the right of the museum entrance (last photo).
Vladimir — Google review
Amazing experience and very unique atmosphere. The shapes of the shape and form of the rocks is very interesting to see how they shaped and moved in millions of years. Totally recommend it specially with a english speaking guild so to understand the history and locations.
Hiwa Essa — Google review
It is a really nice place and worth visiting... but if you are sensitive to animals I recommend you to bring some food, because there are starving dogs in the enclosure.
Esti — Google review
What an amazing place to visit. It's a small open air rock formation museum. Fairly accessible for all. It's not too big, a couple of hours will be more than enough. But make no mistake, spending an entire evening here would be possible too. Much recommended.
AKP — Google review
Lots of rubbish around the coach parking. The owners of this tourist attractions should take responsibility and clear the rubbish around their location. There are plenty of bins so why do people just throw by the roadside.
This is a nice attraction to visit but not a big area. Still nice visit.
Richard Attoe — Google review
Fantastic open air museum. The road where you used to be able to drive through has been closed and so you can walk freely around once you enter.
There is a fee to pay for entry and gates to go through, but it is very reasonable.
We went in the evening just before sunset and it was very peaceful with very few other visitors around.
Rebekah Kuyper — Google review
This place os also known as Monks Valley after hermit monks that carved their shelters in these rock formations during Byzantine times and Paşabağ, after the Pasha's Vineyards in the area during Ottoman times. Do you require a ticket to enter and the same ticket is valid for the nearby Zelve Open Air Museum.
JR Suarez — Google review
It's lovely atmosphere and breathtaking sightseeing. Try to order trip on little bus with experienced guide and trustable agency)
İnna Martinez — Google review
It was too hot the day we visited .. please make sure you are carrying hats/ umbrellas, sunscreen and water, as there's no shade once you enter..
The place has a very rustic feel, similar to the whole Cappadocia..
Tania Dutta — Google review
Open Air Museum was a good walk in a valley surrounded by conic mountains and caves.
Ajmal Abdul Gafoor — Google review
Not as extensive as some other other valleys, but with a unique collection of rock forms based on the localised strata. Probably the only valley that is wheelchair-accessible.
Steve Waters — Google review
Yet another eye-catching collection of peculiar rock formations, this time interspersed among mini-vineyards.
I hiked in from a small trail west of the official attraction, which offered a great view down onto the site, as well as many other fairy chimneys to walk amongst. Plus, it was free :)
The trail serves as a nice starting point to hike back to Cavusin, stopping off at the Cavusin Cave Castle and an essential summit to the Zelve Mountain Lookout.
Geordon Omand — Google review
We explored the fairy chimneys via atv. We did a 2 hour stint, which was amazing to look at the valleys and the chimneys. Plenty of hidden places to grab a drink and picture.
shakti rajput — Google review
Nice tall cool rocks, cool nice caves, nice verry cool time here, walk around with good weather verry goood time with family, bring your family for a verry nice and cool time with your family and look at the roc with your family. Exceptional very nice and cool. I like and nice. Phallic rocks are bit rude however.
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1. Küme, Zelve Yolu, 50500 Çavuşin/Avanos/Nevşehir, Türkiye
The Goreme Open Air Museum is a collection of churches and other structures carved into volcanic rock that are open to the public. Visitors can wander among the elaborate carvings, taking in the history of Cappadocia while they're at it.
Best open air museum in the area (there are more) as per local guide. Staff at ticket is friendly. There is a nice cafe and shop just outside. We hired a local guide over there who gave us a good tour. Really impressive structures and carvings and frescoes. Must visit
Haroon Sadiq — Google review
This UNESCO world heritage site is a must see. Go early, as it gets very crowded when the tour buses arrive. Since they do not allow photos in many of the nicer churches/rooms, I was lucky to have a guide with a great book published several years ago full of pictures. I was able to take pictures of the pictures.
Jan Smith — Google review
A few cave museums are there. Dark museum is the best restored one. But it will charge additional. Try to get an audio guide to understand in detail. Near to love valley. You can trek through love valley to reach the open air museum.
Subhamita Sinha — Google review
A great place to visit and get a feel for the cave houses and history of the area.
Easy to access and get around with information boards as well.
Some very nice artwork in some of the churches.
Peter Barras — Google review
Wonderful open air museum. Amazing landscape and rock formations. We went there with an organised tour so our time was limited. We would have liked to spend more time there. If you are walking slowly then give more time there. If
meltem kogelbauer — Google review
Nice museum and I do recommend going. The ancient frescoes in the cave churches are remarkable. On the downside it is a pretty small venue with lots of limitations on camera use (you’re not supposed to take any pictures of the frescoes) and the cost of €20 (plus 6 more if you want to see the dark church) is pretty high considering what you get. Expect to spend 1-1.5 hours on site at most.
Paul Inberg — Google review
A must visit when here in Cappadocia. This place is full of ancient small churches. Recommended to buy the audio guide or have a tour guide with you to explain the history of the place. Expect to spend about 1.5 hrs here. FYI if you're taking coach bus, there are alot more stores and souvenirs at the area where the bus coaches wait.
SL Wong — Google review
Stunning views! Even more interesting that thousands years ago there were people lived in there.
We can walk, rent 3 wheeler, jeep to get closer to those rocks and enjoy sunset at the end.
Don’t bother to hesitate, this is really a must-see spot. Those rocks are magnificent!
Zondy Wu — Google review
The entire place is fascinating, you can never get bored of walking and looking around, it seem to be from another world. I will definitely get back here even if I’m that type of person who doesn’t like to visit same place twice, I always like to discover new places but this is one of the places that definitely is worth it.
Florentina Cretu — Google review
Really nice place to visit, must to when in the area. You can see fresco’s in the caves, former kitchen and living rooms, etc. All caves are accessible on foot, would recommend getting a guide for extra information on everything.
Rin Verstraeten — Google review
Cappadocia summarized. I just wish there was more information about the amazing cave churches in the area. All of the available information seem very loose and not supported by credible research.
Extremely interesting and unique place to explore.
Ivana Zaric — Google review
Very very incredible. I have been here twice, and it will never stop blowing my mind. The many churches with incredibly preserved paintings throughout made our jaws drop. The history of this place, and the people that lived here way back when will never not be interesting.
Very steep price, but totally worth it. It’s extra to go into the dark church, where I believe it’s not a must see. It’s not very expensive, so do it, but if you don’t have the time, you’re not missing much. Some of the other churches around are just as incredible
Emma Saunderson — Google review
A great historical spot, but sad that there were so many people. I paid for the audio guide and found it didn’t really provide all that much interesting info. The fantastic history and beautiful geography would be worthy of a 5 star rating, but the crowds really took away from the experience.
FYI, the Dark Church requires an extra entrance fee.
Dean Webber — Google review
One of the best Open-air Museum I've ever visited! Immense yourself by the sheer amount of exploration and adventure you will have here. This museum has a lot of historical values to offer, mainly about the stones and the volcanic and tectonic activities that happened thousands of years prior.
Adhilla Salsabila — Google review
This area contains the best cave churches in Cappadocia and several monastic complexes. Please note that it is still being excavated. In 1985, the Göreme Open Air Museum was recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You have to visit not only Göreme Open Air Museum, but the entire area as there are over 60 cave churches and numerous ancient settlements in Cappadocia.
Nilufer Usta — Google review
Really nice place to walk around and learn the history and culture of the region . Some amazing cave churches with well preserved frescoes. One thing is the weather needs to be suitable as it’s open air also when we were there some of the caves were closed
Alex Naumov — Google review
The Open Air Museum of Göreme is a fascinating place to visit if you are interested in the history and culture of Cappadocia. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site that contains many rock-carved churches and monasteries from the Byzantine period. You can see the amazing frescoes that decorate the walls and ceilings of these structures, depicting scenes from the Bible and the lives of the saints. Some of the most famous churches in the museum are the Dark Church, the Apple Church, the Snake Church, and the Buckle Church.
The museum is located in the Göreme Valley, which is also full of other attractions such as caves, fairy chimneys, and tombs. You can explore the valley on foot, by bike, or by horseback. You can also join a guided tour to learn more about the history and architecture of the museum and the valley. The museum is open every day from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and you need to buy a separate ticket for the Dark Church.
A good tip is to get a museum pass, you can use it all over Turkey.
Matthew Henderson — Google review
Definitely the place to visit when in Cappadocia!
We visited at the end of the day (just before 6pm) and were the last people to be admitted. As such we did not have much time to spend, however, we were not met with congestion and loads of tourists around and we got great sunset views! We decided to get a tour guide for 25 euros (discounted price as we were last and he would not be spending much time with us) who was courteous and eager. Nevertheless, I have to admit his knowledge was not extending beyond the information we could find on the signs outside each monastery, church and monument. So it was a little waste of money, but a great company nonetheless!
Tips:
(1) go either first thing in the morning or last thing in the afternoon - but allow yourself time for visiting all places of interest.
(2) do your research with hiring a tour guide and ensure you find someone knowledgeable with good reviews online. The price can always be negotiated on the spot depending on the type of tourist you are - wanting pics and a story for your friends and family or wanting the full blown historic facts tour with a bit of the rest too!
(3) DO NOT TAKE PICTURES IN CHURCHES WHERE NOT ALLOWED- I could not stress enough how hostile the staff/security are when they see you holding a phone, camera upon entry. We had a terrible experience with a particular security staff who did not speak a word of English and was shouting and threatening us for making the mistake of walking in with the camera on after taking pics outside. They are rude, (clearly) dislike tourists (and their job as they appeared bored to say the least) and you won't be able to win an argument with them.
(4) wear comfortable shoes as some of the points of climbing are slippery. Comfortable clothing and a hat are also recommended. Take your bottle of water too as there is a cafeteria only at the entrance/exit.
Kiara Chatziioannou — Google review
Audio guide asked for passport as security which is weird - I’d never do that, they need to sort that our. Apart from that Great place - it’s amazing to see this landscape - but the interpretation is very limited restricting the quality of experience. You can take the local guides but your experience depends on the quality of guides themselves. You need good 2hrs to complete this place. We enjoyed looking at the landscape but you need non slippery shoes and walk around carefully.
The landscape and views are great.
Vinay Nagaraju — Google review
A very unique place. A fair bit to explore. Take your time. There are many interesting caves. Make sure you walk all the way to the end and back. It was really beautiful and worth the walk. We visited in winter, the weather was nice and it was not overcrowded.
River - Glad or Mad Australia — Google review
About 25m walk from the Goreme town centre, google maps shows a route taking hour and half but that’s incorrect.
We didn’t enter the museum seeing some of the reviews here about churches being closed, it also appeared busy with a lot of buses full of people coming in, we instead took the route from the outside that gives some spectacular views of the valley and did a small hike nearby - which was extremely peaceful, hardly any tourists and allowed us to soak in the views and the beauty of the area. Definitely recommend the walks around the museum, can’t comment on the museum itself.
Thomas Goldby — Google review
I was very impressed with this place. However, spending a few days in Cappadocia, there are other more impressive locations. I don't mean to take away from the open air museum but you can get better value for money at the other sites. My 2 main issues were firstly the price which did not include entry into the church cave. This was extra when you have already paid in. Secondly, the audio guide is only available via your phone, which for many travellers is not accessible. Overall all the site is beautiful and worth a visit if you are under time constraints. However, I later found far better value and more interesting locations within the region. We visited in the off season and it was busy enough with tourists. I wouldn't like to see it at the height of the tourist season. I'd say it would be extremely crowded.
Cliff BT Reid — Google review
A monastic life was present intensively in Göreme from 4th century AD to 13th century. There were church, cafe, and rest places in the cave and with a batch of ascetic monks. You may see a lot of painting on the rock. The first is painting directly on the rock surface, smoothing it out; the second work is a painting on the rock using the tempera technique.
Seeker Star — Google review
I think it is a bit overpriced for what it is. The valley just beside the ‘museum’ is nicer and free. On the site, it’s mostly churches and churches and more churches. It’s nice to see the paintings though, but in my opinion maybe not worth 480TL.
Isabelle Gadbois — Google review
I must admit that this open air museum was a little underwhelming. The audio guide could be more accessible, without needing the customer to download the app and go through a complicated procedure. Otherwise, it was quite interesting, but it would’ve been better if there was more information and there were guides to provide more contextual knowledge about the history of the area.
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İsali - Gaferli - Avcılar, 50180 Göreme/Nevşehir Merkez/Nevşehir, Türkiye
Göreme is a centrally located town in Turkey's Cappadocia region. A popular attraction, the Göreme Open Air Museum showcases cave churches and frescoes dating back to the 10th and 12th centuries. The area also boasts Uçhisar Castle, a large rock formation that has been carved into a fortress with stunning panoramic views from its summit. Nature enthusiasts flock to Paşabağ Valley for its fairy chimney rock formations.
Most popular city on this route
22 minutes off the main route, 84% of way to Ankara
Pigeon Valley is a popular tourist attraction in Goreme, Turkey. This easygoing hiking trail offers stunning views of the city and ancient rocks, as well as carved pigeon houses that give the valley its name. Visitors can feed the pigeons by purchasing food and enjoy tea, coffee or light snacks from nearby shops. The valley is also home to many gift shops for souvenirs.
We visited Pigeon Valley as a part of The Green tour. As the name suggests there are lots of pigeons. You can feed them if you want by buying food for them. You also get a great view of the city and ancient rocks which makes it a great spot for photos.
There are plenty of shops around for tea, coffee or light snacks as well as gift shops.30 minutes is more than enough time to spend here.
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Anirudh Pillai — Google review
Nice place to hike for few hours on your own pace. Pretty quiet as tours don't go down the valley. You can park your car in the parking lot (free), take pictures by the tree with pottery and eye symbols with a view on Ucisar castle.
After you done with photos there, go down and explore the views from vlose proximity. We went down and walked to Ucisar castle fown the valley. Great time and a lot of photos.
Nata — Google review
We really enjoyed hiking the easy trail of the pigeon valley. People usually just take a picture from the viewpoint so its a great place to walk, and enjoy with no people. Lots of little caves, rock formations, lots of birds and peaceful. In total its 4 km to Goreme but you can walk less. We recommend at least to go 2 km ( half way) to get a view of the next valley.
Cris T — Google review
Beautiful landscape with lots of little holes. Unfortunately, we didn't see too many pigeons that day. It was interesting to know this used to be the place to harvest pigeon droppings. Very clever! Worth a visit if you are in the area.
River - Glad or Mad Australia — Google review
Perfect observation point. Gorgeous view over the Uchisar castle. The food for the pigeons is sold there, you can buy and feed the birds. It is possible, the place could be overcrowded when visiting and you should wait few minutes to find the best place and take photos.
Plamen Kolev — Google review
Beautiful Valley. Visited on the Green Tour, and it’s a great Panorama Viewpoint.
There’s loads of pigeons, and you get to see the amazing Turkey Eye tree. Definitely worth a visit. It’s busy but not that busy as people are nicely spaced out to enjoy different angles of the area.
Helen Bui — Google review
Absolutely fantastic hike through the pigeon valley. If you want to get up close and personal with Cappadocia's fascinating rock formations, hike this trail. Completely worth it with stunning scenery 👍👍
Travis Davids — Google review
As you travel through Cappadocia, you may find yourself in Pigeon Valley. For most people, it's a stop on the road where you can see more of the rock formations the area is famous for. Naturally, you have the opportunity to buy more trinkets, My favorite shop has to be the natural Viagra store. It sells herbs and spices -- no medications --but I love the name. There's also a big pigeon statue.
Robert Golenbock — Google review
We walked about 15 minutes down in the valley until we got to a sewage leak that covered the whole path in sewage. It smelled so bad and we didn’t want to step in it so we turned back. It was a nice 30 mins walk. You can get up close to the caves and see a lot of pigeons in the beginning. There is also a nice view of the castle from the parking.
jesse T — Google review
Pigeon Valley, with its stunning landscapes and unique rock formations, is undeniably a fantastic spot for photography enthusiasts. The natural beauty of the valley, coupled with the surreal sight of countless pigeonholes carved into the rocks, makes it a captivating location for capturing memorable shots.
However, it's important to note that Pigeon Valley's popularity can lead to it getting quite busy, especially during peak tourist seasons. As a result, you may find yourself having to wait for your turn to get that perfect photo or a quiet moment to take in the scenery without the crowds.
Despite the potential for crowds, the breathtaking views and the opportunity to witness the unique geological and historical features of the valley make it well worth a visit. Just be prepared to exercise a bit of patience to fully appreciate the beauty of Pigeon Valley.
Susana T — Google review
We visited pigeon valley as a part of the green tour. It’s quite close to Gerome. It’s a valley full of small caves cut in stone, they were traditionally used to house pigeons. In the ancient times pigeon poop was very expensive hence those who owned these houses were rich. You can also visit the valley as a trek. It is an enjoyable experience.
Vikrant Kumbhar — Google review
Amazing landscapes, very well described and explained by a local guide who spoke English very well. all staff members were friendly and the sites definitely worth a day visit. you can walk safely on the paths and enjoy these beautiful ticks which once hosted monks.
M B — Google review
Interesting place if you understand the story that goes with this. Pigeons were very important those days. So this entire valley was dedicated to pigeons. Pigeons were used as messengers, their dung was used as fertilizers for crops and the dungs were used to harden the walls of the caves.
Dhennver Ng — Google review
It's an open place, not requiring tickets.
As per history, pigeons were primary messengers at that point of time, so utmost care was taken for the pegions.
They were used primarily for two things, one was as messengers and secondly these small houses were only made for the sole purpose that persons could come and make a nest for themselves, the droppings of the pigeons provided as manure to the people which could be used in farming.
It's worth a visit, to see how small houses are made, how paintings are created on the walls to attract the pegions to these houses.
Altaf Arsiwala — Google review
Beautiful view point - great to know about the history and the views are beautiful. The trek itself is easy, not the most exciting views but can be a nice thing to do in good weather.
You can travel to pigeon valley view point by bus or taxi from goreme. Taxi cost us around 150 lira
Vinay Nagaraju — Google review
Amazing location! This place used to be a place to harvest bird poop for fertiliser. The hike down from the parking spot takes around 15min. Could be very slippery!! Down there there are multiple caves carve by the occasional river formed from rain. There are alot of pigeon around and you can feed them with the pigeon feed available near the shop.
Yunaku Nasrudin — Google review
One of the unique places to visit. Hundreds of pigeons to feed. Very serine environment and soothing experience.
Jatin V Mehta — Google review
Pigeon Valley in Cappadocia is known for its unique rock formations and the thousands of pigeon houses carved into the cliffs. These structures were historically used by locals to collect pigeon droppings for fertilizer. The valley offers stunning views and is a popular hiking destination, allowing visitors to appreciate the otherworldly landscape of Cappadocia.
Najbur Rahuman — Google review
So beautiful! We can see the full view from here. Not much to explore but we can enjoy the beautiful scenery here, also some trees with Greek symbols.
In front of this area, there’s a stone store to visit.
JOHANNA — Google review
My visit to this on 9 Oct, this valley is beautiful for hiking but good for panoramic photo images. If tourists have a good time hiking then they should go for it. I haven't done it because I don't have much time. This place has enough free parking, a restaurant, and a souvenir shop for last-minute shopping.
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Monica Tinna — Google review
One of the highlights of Pigeon Valley is the extensive network of pigeon houses. These man-made caves served a vital purpose in ancient times, as pigeons were kept for their droppings used as fertilizer. Today, these unique structures add to the valley's charm, making it a fantastic historical and cultural experience.
Wanderer72 — Google review
Pigeon Valley is a Natural Heritage Park and formally declared municipal nature reserve in Durban, South Africa (29.8646° S, 30.9869° E). It is an unusual example of an urban reserve with very high levels of biodiversity. It was established to provide protection for the Natal elm (Celtis mildbraedii) and other forest giants of the coastal climax forest. Another rare tree that occurs here is Natal forest loquat (Oxyanthus pyriformis), which is endemic to the Durban area and to oNgoye Forest.
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Göreme No:24, 50180 Nevşehir Merkez/Nevşehir, Türkiye