Destination

İpek Yolu Köprüsü

The bridge is one of the structures registered as an “immovable cultural property that must be protected” in the Ani Archaeological Site. It is known as the Silk Road Bridge. The bridge, whose construction date and patron are unknown but is estimated to date from the 10th century, was built over the Arpaçay River, which separates the Turkey-Armenia border. It is located at the first entry point of the historic Silk Road into Anatolia.

Kars merkez, Kars

İpek Yolu Köprüsü and 6 places around it

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İpek Yolu Köprüsü

Highlights

  • Local culture

Suggested visit:45 minutes

Last updated: 19 October 2026

Location and surroundings

İpek Yolu Köprüsü sits within Kars merkez, Kars. The toroti catalogue holds 52 described stops across Kars, 38 of them in Kars merkez.

The nearest stop is Selçuklu Çarşı Mescidi, 30 m to the southwest. Another 6 catalogued points lie within a 30 km radius.

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Other places nearby

Selçuklu Çarşı Mescidi30 m to the southwestEbû'l Menuçehr Cami110 m to the southGenç Kızlar Kilisesi190 m to the southwestAziz Prkich Kilisesi190 m to the southwestTigran Honents Kilisesi190 m to the southwestAbughamrents Kilisesi / Polatoğlu Kilisesi190 m to the southwest

Frequently asked

What is İpek Yolu Köprüsü?
The bridge is one of the structures registered as an “immovable cultural property that must be protected” in the Ani Archaeological Site. It is known as the Silk Road Bridge. The bridge, whose construction date and patron are unknown but is estimated to date from the 10th century, was built over the Arpaçay River, which separates the Turkey-Armenia border. It is located at the first entry point of the historic Silk Road into Anatolia.
Where is İpek Yolu Köprüsü?
İpek Yolu Köprüsü is in Kars merkez, Kars.
How long does it take to visit İpek Yolu Köprüsü?
The suggested visit time for İpek Yolu Köprüsü is about 45 minutes.
What else is there to see near İpek Yolu Köprüsü?
toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of İpek Yolu Köprüsü; the closest are Selçuklu Çarşı Mescidi, Ebû'l Menuçehr Cami, Genç Kızlar Kilisesi.