Ani
Located in Kars, Kars Province Coordinates: 40°30′27″ N 43°34′22″ E
- Local time
- UTC+03:00
- Europe/Istanbul · UTC+03:00
- Elevation
- 1,471 m
- above sea level
About Ani
Ani is a historic site. Location: Kars, Kars Province. Population: 150,000.
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
In comparison
- 41 sights and natural places within 10 km Mosque of Abu'l Muamran, Cathedral of Ani
Nearby attractions & nature
Everything nearby-
Church of the Holy Apostles Attraction, Kars0.2 km NW -
Saint Gregory of Abughamrents Church Attraction, Kars0.3 km W -
Menucihr Mosque Attraction, Kars0.3 km SW -
Church of the Holy Redeemer of Ani Attraction, Kars0.3 km E -
Monastery of the Hripsimyan Virgins Attraction, Kars0.4 km SE -
Cathedral of Saint Gregory the Illuminator Attraction, Kars0.5 km NW -
Bridge ruins over the Akhuryan river Historic site, Kars Province0.4 km S -
Tigran Honents Church Attraction, Kars0.5 km E
Nearest towns and villages
More sights in Kars
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Hovvi Church Historic site, Kars0.9 km N -
Saint Grigor Monastery (Aghkaberd, Ani) Attraction, Ani1.3 km S -
Abukhanmi Church Historic site, Kars1 km SW
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Horomos monastic complex Historic site, Kars5.1 km E -
Kizkale Church Attraction, Kars1.3 km S -
Magazberd Fortress Historic site, Kars4.4 km SW
Sources & licences
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