Ruined medieval Armenian city located at Kars province.

Ani was the capital of the Bagratid Armenian kingdom between 961 and 1045. The religious buildings, palaces and fortifications of Ani were amongst the most technically and artistically advanced structures in the world. The archaeological site of Ani was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site on July 15, 2016 (see more at Wikipedia).

Ruins are situated at 46 km east of Kars, next to Armenian border. Closest train station is Kars train station.

There’s no regular public transport service to there from Kars. The options are rent a car, agree with a minibus together with other travelers or talk with a tour company at Kars. It’s 46 km away and will take about 1 hour.

How to get to Ani Ruins from Istanbul by train?

To	By	Duration	Links
Ankara		4:30	İstanbul Ankara HST
Kars		26:00	Dogu, Touristic Dogu
Ani		0:40	Gazi Ahmet Muhtar Pasa Konagi

How to get to Ani Ruins from Ankara by train?

To	By	Duration	Links
Kars		26:00	Dogu, Touristic Dogu
Ani		0:40	Gazi Ahmet Muhtar Pasa Konagi

How to get to Ani Ruins from Izmir by train?

To	By	Duration	Links
Ankara		13:30	Izmir Mavi
Kars		26:00	Dogu, Touristic Dogu
Ani		0:40	Gazi Ahmet Muhtar Pasa Konagi

• There’s a shuttle service departing from Gazi Ahmet Muhtar Pasa Palace at city center.
• Rent a car is a frequently used alternative, which may be cheaper than a taxi.
• Celil Ersozoglu, a freelance tour guide, is famous in the region.
• Ani is in Unesco’s World Heritage list. The archeological site is open everyday (muze.gov.tr).

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