ARDAHAN

AREA: 5.576 km²

POPULATION: 170.117 (1990)

TRAFFIC CODE: 75

DISTRICTS: Ardahan (center), Çıldır, Damal, Göle, Hanak, Posof.

SITES OF INTEREST: Karıncadüzü forest recreation area
Ardahan and Şeytan castles

Provincial Cultural Directorate

Tel: (478) 211 48 58
Fax: (478) 211 34 01

Registered Immobile Cultural and Natural Heritages in Ardahan

Sites
Archaeological Sites: 8
Urban Sites: -
Natural Sites: 2
Historical Sites: 1
Other Sites
Archaeological and Natural Sites: 1
Total: 12
Cultural (at Single Construction Scale) and Natural Heritages: 71
TOTAL: 83

Significant Days

Local Days of Celebration

Commemoration day for Çanakkale Victory
Ardahan
18 March

Commemoration day for Air Force Marties
Ardahan
21 March

Selçuk Conquest of Ardahan
Ardahan
24 June

Ram Introduction
Ardahan
10 October

Festivals:

Festival of Animals and Animal Products
Ardahan
20 August

Goose Festival
Ardahan
18 November

Significant Weeks :

Library Week
Ardahan
27 March - 3 April

Museum Week
Ardahan
18-24 May

Tourism Week
Ardahan
15-22 April