Things to Do in Agri

A neat green space in the city centre with benches, a small playground, and walking paths shaded by poplar trees. Quiet during weekdays.

🕐 07:00-22:00

💡 Pick up simit or fruit from the stalls on İnönü Caddesi and have a picnic here. The park’s fountain provides cold drinking water.

A rocky ridge on Mount Tendürek with local lore as the resting spot of Noah’s Ark. Unmarked path leads to a viewpoint; no facilities.

🕐 24/7, but best in daylight

💡 Bring sturdy shoes and water. The site is unmanned; look for the small concrete platform at the end of the dirt track.

A 35-metre-wide impact crater formed by a meteorite in 1892. The site is a fenced depression with an information board and dirt track access.

🕐 24/7, but best in daylight

💡 Combine with a visit to the nearby village of Uzunyazı. The crater is on private farmland, so ask permission at the first house you see.

An 18th-century Ottoman palace complex with ornate stonework, courtyards, and views over the plain. Entry costs 30 Turkish Lira (about £1).

🕐 08:00-17:00, closed Mondays (check seasonally)

💡 Go early morning before 9am to avoid crowds and catch the low light on the palace facade. The nearby car park is free.

Ancient salt-mining tunnels carved into a hillside. The air inside is said to help respiratory conditions; locals come for therapeutic stays.

🕐 08:00-18:00 (visitor centre manned; tunnels accessible anytime)

💡 Drive via Tuzluca town and follow signs to 'Tuz Mağarası'. Bring a torch and warm clothes – it’s cool inside even in summer.