Ani, Kars — Population, map and nearby sights

About Ani

Ani is a historic site. Location: Kars, Kars Province. Population: 150,000.

From Wikipedia

Ani (Armenian: Անի) is a ruined medieval Armenian city now situated in Turkey's province of Kars, next to the closed border with Armenia. Between 961 and 1045, it was the capital of the Bagratuni Armenian kingdom that covered much of present-day Armenia and eastern Turkey. The iconic city was often referred to as the "City of 1,001 Churches," though the number was significantly less. To date, 50 churches, 33 cave chapels and 20 chapels have been excavated by archaeologists and historians.

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At a glance

Heritage designation: World Heritage Site
Area: 2.5 km²

Source: Wikidata

Photos of Ani

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Climate of Ani

Best months for sightseeing

Best months for sightseeing: June, September.

This month · November

A cold month

Day 8° · Night -3° · Rain 25 mm

Better nearby cities in November

Cizre · 373 km south20°
Silopi · 375 km south20°

Hottest month: August (day 29°)
Coldest month: January (night -13°)
Wettest month: May (75 mm)
Driest month: January (16 mm)

-3° -13°

-1° -12°

5° -6°

14° 2°

18° 6°

23° 9°

28° 13°

29° 12°

25° 8°

17° 2°

8° -3°

0° -8°

Jan

16

Feb

22

Mar

24

Apr

46

May

75

Jun

63

Jul

38

Aug

30

Sep

23

Oct

33

Nov

25

Dec

19

Bars: average monthly low and high temperature. Below: precipitation. Monthly averages for 1970–2000 at about 18 km resolution, adjusted for elevation. Highlighted months are mild and relatively dry. Source: WorldClim 2.1 (CC BY 4.0).

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Climate of Ani
Month	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Average high (°C)	-3°	-1°	5°	14°	18°	23°	28°	29°	25°	17°	8°	0°
Average low (°C)	-13°	-12°	-6°	2°	6°	9°	13°	12°	8°	2°	-3°	-8°
Precipitation (mm)	16	22	24	46	75	63	38	30	23	33	25	19

Other places to visit in this season: June September

How to get to Ani

The nearest airport is Shirak International Airport (LWN), 36 km to the northeast as the crow flies. The nearest large city is Iğdır, 76 km to the southeast.