Between 961 and 1045, it was the capital of the Bagratid 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.

Ani is located in the northeast of Turkey, 42 km from the city of Kars, on a secluded triangular plateau overlooking a ravine that forms the natural border with Armenia.

Mar 3, 2025 · Ani, the ancient medieval Armenian City located on a vast empty plain of Eastern Turkey right by the border between Turkey and Armenia, is a beautiful ruin turned open-air …

Dec 19, 2021 · A complete guide on how to visit Ani ruins in Eastern Turkey, the former Armenian capital, on a day trip from Kars.

Ani is an unforgettable and hauntingly evocative place in off-the-beaten-path Turkey, whose arid and dusty slopes were once the Armenian capital and a thriving stop on the Silk Road.

Ani, ancient city site in extreme eastern Turkey. Ani lies east of Kars and along the Arpaçay (Akhuryan) River, which forms the border with Armenia to the east.

Oct 11, 2023 · Ani is arguably one of the best ghost cities to visit in Turkey along with the underground cities of Cappadocia and the ancient Greco-Roman city of Ephesus. Perhaps the world's most famous destroyed and abandoned city to …

Feb 24, 2025 · Ani (Անի) is a ruined medieval Armenian city in Eastern Anatolia, right on the border with Armenia. It’s remote but well worth the effort to visit. Ani was first mentioned in the …

Dec 13, 2021 · Can you visit Ani in Turkey? Yes! Visit today and be rewarded with a place that’s unique and atmospheric beyond words. Known as the City of 1001 Churches, the ruined city of Ani was founded almost 2,500 years ago.

Ani is a medieval city located 44 kilometres east of Kars, adjacent to the village of Ocaklı. It overlooks the Arpaçay and Alacasu valleys and is known for its rich history and diverse cultural influences.