The unique and evocative beauty of Ani
The DK Eyewitness: Türkiye guidebook describes Ani as “one of the most evocative historical sites in Türkiye. Set on a windswept, grassy plateau along the Barley River (Arpaçay), the site contains important remnants of Armenian architecture, including the city walls protecting its northern border, parts of which are still intact.” Registered on the UNESCO World Heritage […]
A trip to the Kaçkar Mountains
For anyone wanting to experience the beauty of the Black Sea region, head for the Kaçkar Mountains. The range stretches for about 30km, from south of Rize almost to Artvin at its northeastern end. Dense forest covers the lower valleys but above 2100m grasslands carpet the mountain passes and plateaus. The ranges are studded with […]