Destination
İç Kale
In the inner castle, built by the Karsaklılar in the late 4th century A.D. on a high hill located to the southwest of the Ani Ruins, there are circular walls surrounding the small hill on which it was established, as well as the ruins of a church and a palace within the walls. The other structural remains in the inner castle are completely buried underground.
İç Kale and 6 places around it
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Highlights
- History
Good for
- Cultural routes
Suggested visit:45 minutes
Last updated: 19 October 2026
Location and surroundings
İç Kale sits within Kars merkez, Kars. The toroti catalogue holds 52 described stops across Kars, 38 of them in Kars merkez.
The nearest stop is Genç Kızlar Kilisesi, 410 m to the northeast. Another 6 catalogued points lie within a 30 km radius.
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Frequently asked
- What is İç Kale?
- In the inner castle, built by the Karsaklılar in the late 4th century A.D. on a high hill located to the southwest of the Ani Ruins, there are circular walls surrounding the small hill on which it was established, as well as the ruins of a church and a palace within the walls. The other structural remains in the inner castle are completely buried underground.
- Where is İç Kale?
- İç Kale is in Kars merkez, Kars.
- How long does it take to visit İç Kale?
- The suggested visit time for İç Kale is about 45 minutes.
- What else is there to see near İç Kale?
- toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of İç Kale; the closest are Genç Kızlar Kilisesi, Abughamrents Kilisesi / Polatoğlu Kilisesi, Tigran Honents Kilisesi.